Time Management https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/rss en-us Is the 4-Day Work Week Better? Evidence Points to Yes. From Japan to Iceland, countries all over the world are investigating the benefits of the four-day work week for improving employee well-being and productivity. In a study published by Autonomy, researchers tracked 2,500 employees who reduced their work week to 35 or 36 hours, but not their pay. The study showed that... From Japan to Iceland, countries all over the world are investigating the benefits of the four-day work week for improving employee well-being and productivity. In a study published by Autonomy, researchers tracked 2,500 employees who reduced their work week to 35 or 36 hours, but not their pay. The study showed that...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8617 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 12:54:19 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8617-is-the-4-day-work-week-better-evidence-points-to-yes How To Avoid Burnout Tell us a little bit about yourself? Primarily I’m a catalyst for change through coaching. I find that coaching promotes a multitude of possible changes that open up whole new worlds for my clients. In most cases, I don’t need to specialise, I simply coach effectively. I do help people surmount tremendous obstacles like... Tell us a little bit about yourself? Primarily I’m a catalyst for change through coaching. I find that coaching promotes a multitude of possible changes that open up whole new worlds for my clients. In most cases, I don’t need to specialise, I simply coach effectively. I do help people surmount tremendous obstacles like...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8589 Fri, 11 Feb 2022 11:26:38 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8589-how-to-avoid-burnout 3 Steps to Take Control of Your Time in 2022 On this week’s episode of SUCCESS Line, I talk to an alumni of our very own SUCCESS Coaching certification, Madeline. Madeline is an entrepreneur, wife and mother, and she, like many of you, has big goals for 2022. But how, she wonders, can you achieve your goals without losing yourself and everything that is important to you along the way?... On this week’s episode of SUCCESS Line, I talk to an alumni of our very own SUCCESS Coaching certification, Madeline. Madeline is an entrepreneur, wife and mother, and she, like many of you, has big goals for 2022. But how, she wonders, can you achieve your goals without losing yourself and everything that is important to you along the way?...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8565 Thu, 03 Feb 2022 16:41:54 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8565-3-steps-to-take-control-of-your-time-in-2022 2022 may be 'watershed moment' for company culture, LinkedIn says Flexibility may be one of the key trends to shape 2022 for HR, sources told HR Dive, which means employers may need to get creative. Letting workers pick their... Flexibility may be one of the key trends to shape 2022 for HR, sources told HR Dive, which means employers may need to get creative. Letting workers pick their...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8548 Fri, 28 Jan 2022 11:06:30 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8548-2022-may-be-watershed-moment-for-company-culture-linkedin-says 'Silent' Benefits: Not So Silent Anymore! As a SHRM HR Knowledge Advisor, I’ve received many calls asking about how to find, attract and retain talent during this hot job market. Employers have been very creative in attracting talent—offering sign-on bonuses, remote and hybrid work arrangements, increased paid leave, and education reimbursement, to name just a few benefits. Some have considered... As a SHRM HR Knowledge Advisor, I’ve received many calls asking about how to find, attract and retain talent during this hot job market. Employers have been very creative in attracting talent—offering sign-on bonuses, remote and hybrid work arrangements, increased paid leave, and education reimbursement, to name just a few benefits. Some have considered...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8528 Wed, 26 Jan 2022 16:26:11 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8528-silent-benefits-not-so-silent-anymore 12 New Approaches To Compensation Higher compensation is part of the ransom for dealing with the pandemic for most American companies and industries. So salaries, wages, benefits and perks will cost them more—perhaps a lot more—in the year ahead. Higher compensation is part of the ransom for dealing with the pandemic for most American companies and industries. So salaries, wages, benefits and perks will cost them more—perhaps a lot more—in the year ahead.

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8527 Wed, 26 Jan 2022 16:10:23 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8527-12-new-approaches-to-compensation 3 ways to train your brain to perform better under pressure Chances are, there is some situation at work that puts you under pressure. It might be giving a presentation to a client. It might involve a delicate negotiation for a big sale. You might feel it when the deadline for a big report looms. Whatever it is... Chances are, there is some situation at work that puts you under pressure. It might be giving a presentation to a client. It might involve a delicate negotiation for a big sale. You might feel it when the deadline for a big report looms. Whatever it is...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6366 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 01:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6366-ways-to-train-your-brain-to-perform-better-under-pressure Brain Under Pressure Featured Resource: Complete Project & Quality Management Certification Bundle Scrum is the most popular hybrid of AGILE it provides a framework that allows teams to address complex adaptive problems, while efficiently and creatively delivering products, services, or results of the highest possible value to their internal and external customers. Scrum is the most popular hybrid of AGILE it provides a framework that allows teams to address complex adaptive problems, while efficiently and creatively delivering products, services, or results of the highest possible value to their internal and external customers.

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6192 Tue, 10 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6192-featured-resource-complete-project-quality-management-certification-bundle Scrum 4 Ways to Motivate Your Remote Employees The option for remote work is growing in popularity: it’s estimated that 3.9 million Americans work remotely, and that number is expected to continue to rise to... The option for remote work is growing in popularity: it’s estimated that 3.9 million Americans work remotely, and that number is expected to continue to rise to...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6158 Mon, 26 Aug 2019 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6158-ways-to-motivate-your-remote-employees Remote Employee The three-stage blueprint for “crafting” a flexible career cassie@qz.com In theory, flexibility is firmly on the agenda for companies that want employees to thrive. Work that can bend can help people... In theory, flexibility is firmly on the agenda for companies that want employees to thrive. Work that can bend can help people...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6159 Mon, 26 Aug 2019 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6159-the-three-stage-blueprint-for-crafting-a-flexible-career Employee on the Phone 10 Fundamental Aspects of HR to Keep in Order As a business owner, you need to be ready for anything. You never know when you may be approached by investors offering growth capital or faced with a changing economic landscape that requires scaling your team up or down. To make sure you have... As a business owner, you need to be ready for anything. You never know when you may be approached by investors offering growth capital or faced with a changing economic landscape that requires scaling your team up or down. To make sure you have...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6041 Fri, 14 Jun 2019 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6041-fundamental-aspects-of-hr-to-keep-in-order Employees Busy Working In Coworking Space 3 Ridiculously Simple Steps to Skyrocket Your Team’s Productivity Hi! My name is Effie and I’m a Customer Success Manager here at monday.com. I’m here to give you actionable tips and tricks to ease the work challenges you face every day. Time management is huge issue for many people... Hi! My name is Effie and I’m a Customer Success Manager here at monday.com. I’m here to give you actionable tips and tricks to ease the work challenges you face every day.

Time management is huge issue for many people...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5984 Tue, 21 May 2019 04:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5984-ridiculously-simple-steps-to-skyrocket-your-teams-productivity Productivity Ford Accelerates Production by Combining Emerging Tech john.hitch@informa.com Last December, Ford unveiled its Advanced Manufacturing Center in Redford, Mich., to the public, a repurposed 100,000-square-foot facility that cost $45 million. The nondescript white brick exterior in the Detroit suburb belies... Last December, Ford unveiled its Advanced Manufacturing Center in Redford, Mich., to the public, a repurposed 100,000-square-foot facility that cost $45 million. The nondescript white brick exterior in the Detroit suburb belies...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5942 Wed, 08 May 2019 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5942-ford-accelerates-production-by-combining-emerging-tech Ford Adv MFG Lobby Top Resource: Disruptive Manufacturing: 3 Technologies That Will Transform Your Operations How ERP Can Support Your Disruptive Manufacturing Processes How ERP Can Support Your Disruptive Manufacturing Processes

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5946 Wed, 08 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5946-top-resource-disruptive-manufacturing-3-technologies-that-will-transform-your-operations Disruptive Manufacturing Exclusive: Google asked 5,600 employees about remote work. This is what they learned Working remotely can be really tough. To get some insight into how to do it better, Google conducted a two-year study involving data from 5,600 employees across the U.S., Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Approximately 30% of the company’s meetings involve... Working remotely can be really tough. To get some insight into how to do it better, Google conducted a two-year study involving data from 5,600 employees across the U.S., Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Approximately 30% of the company’s meetings involve...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5861 Fri, 05 Apr 2019 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5861-exclusive-google-asked-5600-employees-about-remote-work-this-is-what-they-learned Working Remotely The cost of bad meetings There's a problem that involves all of us. We're all part of it and we're all guilty of contributing to billions (with a B) of easily-avoidable waste. Yet very little is ever done about it. Don't worry, I'm not going to get all tree-huggy with you (although... There's a problem that involves all of us. We're all part of it and we're all guilty of contributing to billions (with a B) of easily-avoidable waste. Yet very little is ever done about it.

Don't worry, I'm not going to get all tree-huggy with you (although...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5864 Fri, 05 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5864-the-cost-of-bad-meetings Disengaged Employee 11 Human Resources Myths Your HR Department Wants To Dispel There are many persistent myths about organizational human resources. Whether they breed resentment toward HR reps or simply discourage employees from reaching out, the impact is often detrimental... There are many persistent myths about organizational human resources. Whether they breed resentment toward HR reps or simply discourage employees from reaching out, the impact is often detrimental...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5814 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5814-human-resources-myths-your-hr-department-wants-to-dispel Forbes Human Resources Council Expert Panel Myth: Meetings are a waste of time Let’s just wait one second here before we start our daily bashing of supposedly time-wasting meetings, shall we? Consider these advantages of even the ones that feel so very sloggy and pointless... Let’s just wait one second here before we start our daily bashing of supposedly time-wasting meetings, shall we? Consider these advantages of even the ones that feel so very sloggy and pointless...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5806 Mon, 18 Mar 2019 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5806-myth-meetings-are-a-waste-of-time Improve employee retention with these 5 leadership ‘soft skills’ Employee retention strategies are cropping up everywhere. But even the “best of the best” strategies won’t help if managers don’t have the skills to positively engage their people one-on-one... Employee retention strategies are cropping up everywhere. But even the “best of the best” strategies won’t help if managers don’t have the skills to positively engage their people one-on-one...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5763 Thu, 07 Mar 2019 04:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5763-improve-employee-retention-with-these-5-leadership-soft-skills Diverse Team Ten Habits Of Bad Management If you're looking to run a High-Performance Organization (HPO), you need to be able to be able to recognize the signs of bad management. If non-HPO managers are not checked and dealt with, an organization will never be able to become an excellent. Here are ten habits to look out for that HPO managers ought never to put up with:... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/2058 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 07:23:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/2058-ten-habits-of-bad-management Bowling How to Win Each Day in the First 20 Minutes After You Wake Up Science tells us that when each of us wakes up, our brain operates at 10.5 wave cycles per second. The first 20 minutes after we wake up is called the alpha stage. Science tells us that when each of us wakes up, our brain operates at 10.5 wave cycles per second. The first 20 minutes after we wake up is called the alpha stage.

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5619 Fri, 18 Jan 2019 17:06:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5619-how-to-win-each-day-in-the-first-20-minutes-after-you-wake-up Woman sitting on a bed So Long, Copycats. Warby Parker Is Already Onto Its Next Big Thing Warby Parker has always had its eyes on the future. Yet when the eyeglass company first launched in 2010, naysayers thought its direct-to-consumer model eschewing traditional retail channels seemed, well, shortsighted. "We got a lot of advice from people that said... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5568 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5568-so-long-copycats-warby-parker-is-already-onto-its-next-big-thing Neil Blumenthal and David Gilboa 4 Rare Signs That Instantly Prove You Are Meant To Lead People Ever wonder how someone in a leadership role, perhaps your own boss or the executive of your company, made it this far up the ladder? It's a fair question. People are promoted into leadership roles every day who have no business being there. The reason I asked the question is because the bar for leading people as human beings--inspiring them to new heights and engaging their hearts and minds to produce excellent work--is really high, and not every boss has the capacity to do it. In the end... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5551 Fri, 14 Dec 2018 15:18:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5551-rare-signs-that-instantly-prove-you-are-meant-to-lead-people light-bulbs 6 Things Your Employees Will Fail Without With staffing levels expected to rise almost 20 percent in 2015, the job market is looking hot for candidates and busy for HR. Many companies are bringing in new candidates at higher rates this year, and your current employees now have other options if they aren't happy. Making employees successful is vital to their job satisfaction and retention--and because of the job market heating up, it's more important than ever. Imagine two companies... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5488 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5488-things-your-employees-will-fail-without 6 Things Your Employees Will Fail Without 2016 CSO Insights Sales Best Practices Study This year's theme of "drawing back the bow" expresses our view of professional selling as a discipline and a creative endeavor. Imagine a strip of film being advanced frame by frame: A target sits at the far end of a large field. An archer steps up to the line with a bow and arrow. The bow is raised, the arrow nocked. Now, inch-by- inch, the arrow is moved backwards--away from the target. It is precisely this motion of drawing back the bow that determines the force and speed of the arrow's flight. http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5485 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5485-cso-insights-sales-best-practices-study GM CEO Barra's Streamlining Plan Underscores Her Trailblazer Status In Auto Industry General Motors CEO Mary Barra is putting her pedal to the metal in an attempt to keep the automaker ahead of slowing sales and technological disruption. In fact... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5605 Mon, 03 Dec 2018 14:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5605-gm-ceo-barras-streamlining-plan-underscores-her-trailblazer-status-in-auto-industry Employee Management: Modern Systems And Future Trends What makes any business great is people who work in a company. But the tricky part lies in the masterful management of these people and the excessive amount of paperwork that comes along. Since we now live in a fully digitized world... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5599 Mon, 03 Dec 2018 14:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5599-employee-management-modern-systems-and-future-trends 7 Easy Ways To Maximize Your Workspace And Productivity "Being busy means doing stuff, but being productive means getting stuff done." Wiser words may never have been spoken, despite the anonymous origins of that inspirational quote. As a leader, I believe it more than ever-although I did not fully understand it early in my career. In fact... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5598 Mon, 03 Dec 2018 14:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5598-easy-ways-to-maximize-your-workspace-and-productivity Oh, No, They Shoved A Weak Link On My Team An employee with a history of poor performance is transferred to your department. What do you do? Here's a systematic approach to helping an employee with a checkered track record get up and running in your department... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5597 Mon, 03 Dec 2018 14:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5597-oh-no-they-shoved-a-weak-link-on-my-team Overcoming HR Spreadsheet Hurdles When you press your cold hands around a warm cup of coffee in the morning? The steam wafts up, and you breathe in the roasty scent that reminds you everything’s going to be okay. Or perhaps it’s Diet Coke that gets you through the day. You have a similar moment when you hear the crisp sound of carbonation escaping the top of the can, making you salivate with the promise of a clear head and a checked-off list of to-dos. Whatever your pleasure, that tall drink of help got you through some pretty rough days, and you can’t imagine your life without it. You may even feel a sense of obligation because you’ve been together so long. Even if you have thought a time or two that you may kick the caffeine habit someday. Haven’t we all? When you press your cold hands around a warm cup of coffee in the morning? The steam wafts up, and you breathe in the roasty scent that reminds you everything’s going to be okay. Or perhaps it’s Diet Coke that gets you through the day. You have a similar moment when you hear the crisp sound of carbonation escaping the top of the can, making you salivate with the promise of a clear head and a checked-off list of to-dos. Whatever your pleasure, that tall drink of help got you through some pretty rough days, and you can’t imagine your life without it. You may even feel a sense of obligation because you’ve been together so long. Even if you have thought a time or two that you may kick the caffeine habit someday. Haven’t we all?

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6128 Sat, 01 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6128-overcoming-hr-spreadsheet-hurdles Overcoming HR Spreadsheet Hurdles