Tag: Remote working
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The 4 Modes of Work: A Smarter Way to Design Your Day
At Think Productive, we believe productivity isn’t about squeezing more into the day. It’s about working with clarity, focus, and intention. One of the most practical tools we use in our productivity workshops is the 4 Modes of Work model, a framework that helps individuals and teams match the right type of work to the…
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The cobwebs under your desk
FIRST SEEN ON GRAHAM ALLCOTT’S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER ‘REV UP FOR THE WEEK’. It’s interesting to note how many different approaches there are right now to the notion of ‘getting back to normal’ and returning to the office. There are bosses saying that their workers are ‘abusing’ working from home and ordering them back to the office every…
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3 Ways To Motivate Your Remote Team
How do you motivate a remote team and lead them to feel empowered, autonomous, trusted to work with flexibility and retain the same level of productivity? All of which ultimately feeds into a virtuous circle of higher engagement, motivation, wellbeing and productivity. Many people today are screaming for empowerment, autonomy and flexibility from their jobs.…
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Productivity & Working From Home
It’s fair to say that these are the most challenging times some of us have seen in our lifetime. With so much uncertainty in the air and the way we live our lives changing so drastically, it’s even being compared to times of war. Amongst all of this, we do believe it is possible to…
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Deskercise: Five Exercises You Can Do From Your Desk
Whether you’re still trying to shake off some of that holiday weight, your schedule doesn’t seem to have room for the gym or you’re looking for a new way to hit the afternoon slump – deskercise is the way to go! As a Productivity Ninja, you don’t just take care of the work on your…
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Flexible Working – How to Start the Conversation
We are big fans of flexible working, and so are our time management training participants. In fact, according to various studies, 87% of people have reported they are or would like to work flexibly. However, we still regularly get asked how to start having conversations around flexible work arrangements and how managers and their teams…
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Nutrition & Hydration Week: A Guide for Remote Workers
Feeling your best as a remote worker isn’t always an easy task, even for a Productivity Ninja . Let’s face it — working at home puts a lot of temptations just steps away that you might not have in a workplace setting. It’s also tempting to sit at your desk for hours on end as you…
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Creating and Maintaining Your Company Culture When Working Remotely
If everyone on your team worked in the same location, you’d probably install a coffee maker or kitchenette where your workers could catch up on the latest. You’d wave and stop for a chat when you saw each other (which is often), and be sure you asked about each other’s children, pets, hobbies, etc. But…
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Working from Home with Kids
I love my kids and I love my business, there is absolutely no reason why both can’t exist at the same time. But, I’ll confess that sometimes it can be challenging working at home with kids. I am sure WAHM mums can relate. It is massively shocking to me that many corporate businesses still discriminate against…
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Making the Transition to Remote Work
In the 1980s, it was expected that we would have flying cars by 2010. Well, 2010 has come and gone, and we may not have flying cars, but we sure do have a plethora of cool technology at our hands. Smart phones, laptops, VR headsets, and voice calling — all these technological advancements have made…
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Keeping Your Remote Team Motivated
Whether you’re a company of one, or have a booming business with satellite employees around the globe, you know staying productive while out of an office setting can be difficult. While it’s always a smart to invest in your workplace with some productivity training, you might be able to use a few tips and tricks to…
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Remote Working: Pros & Cons
It’s integral to team success that everyone is working at their best, wherever that may be. With technology no longer being a factor of limitation, remote working is not just a concept, but a reality. In today’s business environment, both large and small companies alike are considering and implementing remote working. 79% of knowledge workers…
