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Posts from 2020

How to avoid procrastination and stop feeling overwhelmed

How to avoid procrastination and stop feeling overwhelmed

Procrastination is the act of delaying or postponing a task that needs to be accomplished by a certain deadline, usually by focusing on less urgent or easier tasks. Most times we are aware of it and that awareness makes us feel guilty. And when tasks that we delayed start piling up, the feeling of being overwhelmed follows shortly. 

2020
14
May

Streamlining HR processes with automated time tracking

Streamlining HR processes with automated time tracking

Costs are always a concern for a manager when it comes to the company’s bottom line. Considering that in average labor costs can reach up to 50-60% of operational costs, the way that employees spend their working hours becomes paramount. If you add to that the global COVID pandemic, with more and more employees switching to remote work and also with the economic crisis that is beginning to show it’s effects, managing HR duties and labor costs can become a nightmare. 

2020
6
May

How to motivate your remote workers after a vacation

How to motivate your remote workers after a vacation

Getting back to work after a vacation can be hard. It requires readjusting to schedules, routines and workload. And this is even harder for people who work from home. Although remote workers may have a more flexible schedule, they still need to find the motivation to pick up where they left off. 

As more and more people work remotely, managers also need to find ways to motivate their employees and keeping their team engaged and productive. 

2020
22
April

Time Management Strategies : How to do more in less time

Time Management Strategies : How to do more in less time

While safe from office related distractions, people who work from home are faced with other challenges like things that need to be done around the house or unexpected visitors or family members that require their attention. They also need time off work, to rest and recharge their batteries. 

2020
15
April

Keeping your company culture when working remotely. 5 key actions to take

Keeping your company culture when working remotely. 5 key actions to take

Maintaining a good and productive working environment is one of the main goals of every manager. And the focus falls on a positive culture in the workplace which is essential for employee retention, satisfaction and productivity. And when your team is working remotely, creating such a culture can present some challenges.

2020
10
April