How to Create Business Goals Designed for Success
We all want our businesses to succeed… that’s generally the point of running one. However, this will require you to set the right goals and do so correctly. Let’s walk through the process you should follow to accomplish this.
How to Use Technology to Support Your Team’s Wellness
It isn’t easy to be a member of the workforce right now. While we won’t cover them in detail, plenty of stressors—related to and separate from the workplace—can easily impact an employee’s performance. As a result, it is often in your company’s best interest to invest in your team’s well-being, and one way to do […]
Are Businesses Really Considering the Four-Day Workweek?
There has been a lot of talk about ways to get more productivity from your staff. One idea floated a few years ago was reducing the number of days people work to four. Now, if you think, “How does working one less day improve worker productivity?” you aren’t alone. This week, we will take a […]
How to Convert and Edit a PDF File
PDF, which stands for Portable Document Format, is a type of file that business professionals are all too familiar with. While most are aware of and appreciative of this file type, they likely are not aware of some of the more fun and useful features afforded to them. Let’s explore just what PDFs are capable […]
Are You Paying Attention to Your Needs When You Add Technology?
Technology is becoming a standard tool used by nearly every organization. Learning how to adjust and do things better allows any organization to maximize productivity. In doing so, it creates the environment needed to become a more successful business. But, can innovation actually be a productivity killer? This month, we look at how innovating may […]
How to Make Templates for Google Docs
Templates are a handy feature that popular word processing platforms, like Google Docs, offer to help users create specific types of documents. While there are plenty of prebuilt templates available, there’s always the possibility that you have a need that isn’t filled by one of them. In these cases, you always have the option to […]
Maybe Don’t Ask Your Staff to Return to In-Office Work (You’ll See Why)
Do you remember a couple of years back when remote work went from being a privilege to the norm? It’s been a while since then, but many businesses have adopted hybrid or full remote operations, and as such, they are able to retain a semblance of normalcy even without the return of in-office work. Some […]
4 Problems with Remote Work That You Need to Address
Remote work offers numerous benefits for both your employees and your business, provided you can overcome the challenges associated with implementing it. One such challenge is productivity, something which employees might struggle with while working remotely. Here are four ways your average remote employee might be challenged by their remote work in terms of productivity.
Are Your Recovery Expectations Lined Up with Your Capabilities?
Your business’ backup and disaster recovery preparations are a critical part of your continued success as an organization, specifically, how they are measured by two key metrics: your recovery time objective (RTO) and your recovery point objective (RPO). However, it’s important that you are able to determine what your organization can support in terms of […]
Tip of the Week: Three Ways to Help You Manage Your Time More Effectively
Effective time management is crucial for productivity and achieving your goals. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to be efficient. In today’s blog, we offer three very useful tips to improve your own professional efficiency.