Graham Allcott is a productivity coach and consultant, and author of the book How to be a Productivity Ninja. He shares his lessons on how to structure your workday, set clear productivity goals, and find tools that foster productivity.
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Effective time management apps are great for boosting productivity and making the most of every hour, every day. The best time management software can help you carry out tasks and projects in a timely manner. Other time management tools are intended to fight procrastination, boost your mood and increase focus, and even improve communication with…
Most of us have experienced days of stress, demotivation, and exhaustion at work. But how to know if these feelings are a normal part of the “ups and downs” that all of us sometimes have in our personal and professional lives? Or are they a sign of something more serious, like job burnout? What to…
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2018 passed fast, but what a year it has been! We know just as well as you that productive time means time well spent, right? Some time has passed since our previous look-back post in mid-2017. Since then the number of DeskTime users has grown from 100k to 144k users. But can we – the…
Hiring remote workers is a way to take advantage of the best that the job market has to offer. Instead of being stuck to local recruitment pools, you can access experiences and knowledge from all over the world. Unfortunately, working with a remote team comes with several downsides. From everyday communication being more difficult, to…
From the outside, freelancing might seem like the perfect work and lifestyle. Lucky freelancers can choose their favorite projects and clients, manage their own time and work from exotic countries while sipping cold drinks on the beach. That’s the beautiful myth. If you’ve ever been a freelancer, you surely know it’s not all roses. And…
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What a productive year 2017 has been! We hope that you too managed to accomplish a lot and reach your most important goals – both professional and personal. This year we covered many useful and fun topics related to productivity, employee management, and office environment. Here’s a recap of our most-read blog posts, published within…
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It’s no secret that you need a highly motivated team to achieve great results in any business. However, being a likable boss and a successful manager at the same time can be a very challenging task. In order to deliver the desired results for your business while keeping a positive karma score, find out the…
Almost every office around the world has certain types of “inhabitants”. In fact, you’ll probably find some of these characters in your workplace too. There’s the Organizer who always seems to be coordinating lunch, smoking break or the next office party. There’s the Chatter and the Smoker, and the Coffee Junkie who seems to walk…
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