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.

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 […]

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.

7 top technology trends for CFOs that will shape the future: from Artificial Intelligence (AI) to strategic partnerships [Experts weigh in]

In the last years, we have seen a new range of technology trends for CFOs and financial management. There has been so much discussion about cloud technology, artificial intelligence and the changing role of the CFO. There is little doubt that these topics will remain crucial in the financial world. However, the experts who contributed […]

The top KPIs for service-based businesses: The metrics you should be monitoring

A business’ greatest assets walk out the door every evening (or log off their computers in a remote-forward world). At some point in your life, you have probably heard this old business adage. For service-based businesses, this is not a metaphor; it’s the truth. So what does this mean when it comes to choosing KPIs […]

Why democratic leadership is the best style to boost productivity

What does good leadership mean in the era of hybrid and remote work? What kind of leadership style is best to keep productivity high and promote an ethical workforce? As the title of this article suggests, we may have a straightforward answer for you. However, it might not be so simple—stay tuned for the twist […]