Email’s importance has grown 10X due to the rise of remote work, but this has led to employees wasting hours on emails and, ultimately, not focusing on work. To solve this, here are five email productivity tips from experts: 1. Inbox zero Merlin Mann invented the inbox zero technique.
While remote work has multiple benefits—zero commute stress, working when we feel energized, healthy work-life balance, and more—it isn’t devoid of distractions (poor working environment, browsing the Internet non-stop, mobile, and more). So, if you don’t avoid them, you’ll miss your work deadlines and be
I’ve been working remotely for the last 3+ years. During that time, I faced many obstacles to improving my work productivity, but through trial and error, I’ve prepared the five golden rules to increase your work output. Here they are: 1. Clear work expectations from day 1 Productivity
Setting up your work-from-home office shouldn’t be a time-consuming task. I’ve been working remotely for the last 3+ years, and have short-listed the following five tips to get it right and start working right away: 1. Find the best location You must have a space that separates your
Upskilling is key to your business growth because if your employees’ progress remains stagnant, they won’t adapt to the changing environments and hence will fail—ultimately failing your company. So, if you want to beat your competition and grow fast, upskill your employee. It will improve their skills and
Merlin Mann coined the term “inbox zero.” It’s the process to keep your email inbox empty most of the time. But note that zero here doesn’t refer to the number of messages in the inbox but to “the amount of time an employee’s brain is in his
Remote work, unlike in-office work, doesn’t offer many chance interactions. You don’t bump into your colleague while passing through them or have lunch together. These interactions may seem trivial, but they are critical to team bonding, trust, and productivity. So, how can you increase these in your remote
According to a recent survey by Steven Rogelberg (a professor of organizational science, psychology, and management), companies lose $100M in useless meetings, and each employee spends 18 hrs per week in meetings. I’ve been working remotely for the last 3 years and agree with this assessment. Microsoft found remote
Jack Welch turned the failing General Electric (GE) into an industry leader for two decades under his management. Under his leadership, GE’s market capitalization went from $12B to $410B (a 4000% rise). He was so successful that competitors and other leaders studied his techniques to emulate them. Fortune Magazine
Team bonding is the main criterion for a successful and productive job and team. When you have a strong rapport with your colleagues, you’ll increase trust and team efficiency. And while managers and leaders should work toward strengthening team bonding, you, an employee, too can work for it. Here
A survey by Trinity Solution revealed: • 71% of employees said micromanagement affected their work productivity • 85% of employees said it affected their morale • 69% considered changing their jobs due to it • 36% actually changed jobs It’s clear: Micromanagement diminishes employees’ confidence, breaks trust, and downplays their skills and contribution.
Working parents have potentially 2X remote working problems. They have to juggle both their kid and work responsibilities. But that’s easier said than done. Imagine working with utmost focus, and your toddler starts crying non-stop. Or being in a meeting and being constantly distracted by your kid. The best