How to Inspire People Around You to Do More
“Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.” Maya Angelou authored these powerful words and they stand as evidence of the importance people play in our lives. What kind of influence are you on the people around you? Do you inspire and motivate, whether in your personal or professional life? Do you know how to […]
Is 9 to 5 Really the Best Time for Employees to Work?
During the Industrial Revolution, workers toiled away for up to 16 hours a day, six days a week. It wasn’t uncommon to see someone as young as 10 next to you on the line. By 1817, Robert Owen, a Welsh reformist, began to lobby for an eight-hour workday. More than a century later, Henry Ford […]
How Does Exercise at Work Affect Employee Productivity?
Employees take care of vital clientele. Yet many companies don’t respect their staff’s physical and mental health needs. Regardless of what the balance sheet says, employees are not liabilities — they’re a company’s greatest assets. When they’re taken care of, they produce rewards in the form of high productivity and profits. Does caring for staff members’ […]
The Importance of Motivation in Productivity
No matter what industry you work in, productivity is something you and your co-workers must focus on. It feels good to accomplish tasks before deadlines, and it gives you bonus points in the office. People know they can count on you to get projects done, especially if you take the initiative to do work before […]