Productivity

Cracking productivity, project and time management for small, medium and big companies. A mix of articles on employee performance, HR strategies, leadership tips, and more. Perfect for HR professionals and project managers looking to inspire teams and boost efficiency.

Finance controller KPIs that every professional should master [the webinar + the Excel]

The complete list of finance controller KPIs: Webinar + Formulas + Excel included. By The FP&A Guy, Paul Barnhurst.

All productivity articles

The workforce management apps, tools, & software that actually impact your business

Workforce management apps and software are the backbone of any smooth-sailing operation, and everybody knows it. Whether you’re talking business intelligence, employee engagement, expense management, time tracking, or anything else that contributes to the well-oiled machine that is your company, workforce management tools and software are a must at every level, within every sector, and […]

What does absenteeism cost a company? Well…and presenteeism?

The large scale costs of absenteeism and presenteeism Measuring the costs of absenteeism and presenteeism is a challenging task. In fact, there’s no magic formula to do so. As far as absenteeism goes, many people have tried to simplify the process by adding together the wages and administrative expenses associated with the behavior. Along those […]

Employee monitoring: How to avoid the most common pitfalls [and the alternative]

Discover the Hidden Traps of Employee Monitoring and Master the Art of Balancing Trust and Productivity. Learn how to avoid the common pitfalls of employee monitoring while understanding the crucial distinction between employee monitoring and time tracking. Uncover practical strategies to foster a culture of transparency, engagement, and respect in the workplace, ensuring harmony between employer objectives and employee privacy. Empower your organization with effective monitoring practices that boost productivity without sacrificing trust or morale. Dive into our comprehensive guide now.

Employee time tracking 101: Best practices from an HR expert [watch webinar]

[What’s in this post: HR expert Suzanne Lucas is well-known for her blog the Evil HR Lady, and she’s an expert when it comes to matters of the people. That’s precisely why we asked her to lead this webinar on Employee Time Tracking and Analytics—be sure to watch it entirely, with plenty of tried and […]

Is your company doing this to manage human capital risks?

“Almost everything that can go wrong in a business has a human capital component.” David Creelman (CEO of Creelman Research). While most companies might agree, very few are prepared to manage human capital risks. Is yours one of them? Regardless of how automated or technology-focused the current workplace is, the most valuable asset for any […]

How to promote workplace ethics in your business

Concerned about workplace ethics? You should be. As it turns out, simply hiring good people and hoping they’ll make the right decisions isn’t enough. And while making a good hire is a step in the right direction, it’s just the beginning of your journey to leading an ethical company. If you actually want to encourage […]