How to Set Up a Home Office That Allows You to Get Work Done
When you are stuck at home but real-world responsibilities still require you to be at work, you usually have a set spot in your home where you complete that work. This is called your home office. It can be any room in your home where you get work done, but it should be somewhere where you are able to focus without any outside distractions. This way, you get more work done in a shorter amount of time. Where should you put your home office? You should make sure that you put your office somewhere where it is not only hard for outside noises to bother you but inside noises as…
5 Ways to Increase Productivity Working Remotely During COVID-19
There’s no escaping it – we are in a global pandemic. Businesses like restaurants have shut down, and those daily commuters now commute from their bed to their desk instead of to the office. Even law firms have transitioned from in-office work to now at-home work. It’s an abrupt and necessary transition, and we aren’t alone in doing it. This time can be a confusing one. We are all having to shift our work minds to be at home, and there can be daily distractions that are here that aren’t at the office. Since we all have to work remotely, or at least most of us have to, it’s important…
How Businesses Have Been Focusing on Mental Health
Looking after the mental health of employees should be a top priority for business owners. The average 9 to 5 Monday to Friday worker spends more than 25% of their lives at work, so it’s imperative that their mental health is looked after. Talking about mental health issues isn’t always easy, however. Although an increasing amount of people have been opening up about their mental health when compared to previous decades, we still have far to go; employees are often afraid to speak out about their issues due to the potential stigma that still surrounds mental health. 1. Communication It’s easy to get caught up in the tech bubble if…
The Long-Term Health Benefits of Using Ear Plugs
Getting a good night’s sleep is quite necessary for a person to be in good health and thriving. During the hours that we sleep, the body gets some much-needed rest which allows the skin cells to regenerate, the mind to become refreshed and allows you to have healthy-looking skin because it is well rested …
5 Ways to Eliminate Distractions in the Workplace
Time is money. Unfortunately, very few professionals –– and even fewer businesses –– make efficient use of their time. In fact, the average employee spends around 5 hours on their phone every week while at the office. That adds up to lots of time and money lost in the long run. Fortunately, progressive business owners can help their team stay focused by eliminating distractions in the workplace. Here are our five top tips for accomplish this goal: Opt for a Redesign Plain and simple, your office design may be letting you and your team down. Thin walls, poor lighting, noisy neighbors, foul-smelling bathrooms or kitchen areas –– all of these…
5 Hot Desking Tips to Increase Productivity
Are you always looking to make efficient changes in your business to be more productive? Do you like to stay on top of business and general working trends? Hot desking is starting to become a very common practice in a lot of office spaces, and for a good reason. The practice makes people communicate more and gives smaller spaces a lot more efficiency. If your workplace is going a bit stagnant, hot desking may be the answer you are looking for. Hot desking is essentially taking away assigned seating for some, or all, of your employees. You have to keep up with workplace innovation to succeed, so consider switching things…
Fallout: The Consequences of a Data Breach
Many organizations collect sensitive data and are responsible for appropriately protecting it. With new regulations like the EU’s General Data Privacy Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the definitions of personal data have been greatly expanded, and the financial impacts of a data breach for an organization are significant. Under GDPR, it can be the greater of 4 million Euros or 4% of global turnover per breach and the CCPA can fine up to $7,500 per breached record.
Like Clockwork – 5 Secrets to Help Your Business Run More Efficiently
Every business, large and small, aims to get ahead of the competition. To achieve that goal, a company needs to run as efficiently as possible to ultimately improve customer satisfaction and increase its bottom line. Improving an organization’s efficiency requires making the most of what you have and implementing changes that lead to a better, faster way of doing things. Below are several tips to help your business run more efficiently. 1. Unified Communications Solutions Your business uses a plethora of communication systems each and every day. From phone calls and video conferencing to email and instant messaging, every employee has virtually endless ways to stay in touch with their…
Wireless Workplace – 5 Huge Advantages Working Remotely Can Offer Your Business
It’s easy to assume that the person who benefits the most from working remotely is the employee. After all, they get to work from the comfort of their home, lounge around in their pajamas, and not have to engage in water cooler discussions with their colleagues. However, as a business owner, there has to be something in it for you too – otherwise, you wouldn’t put your business on the line to transform its operations. Fortunately, there is. Allowing your team to work remotely has a whole host of benefits for your business, including cost-cutting, productivity, and financial. If you’re not yet convinced, find out below why working remotely should…
3 Common Business Problems and Their Solutions
Anyone can start a business. A simple e-commerce website can be set up in a few minutes. However, everyone doesn’t have the expertise to avoid the common pitfalls new business owners fall into. Navigating the ins and outs of commerce is tricky. No business is perfect. Even if you do everything right, there will be issues that you have to deal with. The way you handle them determines how well your business will do. If you’re easily discouraged, being successful will be a struggle. Below are five common problems your business may face. Possible solutions are listed as well. 1. Cash Flow In one sense, finances are simple. Make $5…
