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.

Coronavirus and the future of the workplace: 8 trends to watch

Uncertainty is one of the defining traits of the current coronavirus crisis. We still don’t know how this virus works, and our assessment of the future changes by the day. Despite this, one idea is gaining broad consensus: our lives will probably change forever and, thus, so will the way we work. When it comes […]

6 steps to managing and growing a successful ecommerce business

Ecommerce presents massive opportunities—not just for retailers, but also for budding entrepreneurs. Selling products online has never been easier. Lower costs, combined with more accessible tools, have significantly lowered the barrier to entry. A domain name and hosting can each cost anywhere from $10 to $20 a year. There are plenty of ecommerce store builders […]

Excel Power Query: The 5 hacks for business intelligence you should have in your arsenal

What is Excel Power Query? Using Power Query in Microsoft Excel opens up the possibility of unlocking invaluable Business Intelligence for managers, which is exactly what we’re going to cover today. But first thing’s first: What is Power Query and where can you access it? You can access Power Query on the Data tab of […]

Why use a work timer? Start and end time matter in employee time tracking

If you’ve ever implemented time tracking for your team, you know there’s a dizzying number of options available. But there are important differences between attendance trackers and time trackers, and significant benefits to using a solution with a work clock or work timer. Attendance tracking and time tracking: Like chalk and cheese Understandably, businesses want […]

The complete guide to annual compensation reviews using Google Sheets

Annual compensation reviews are a must. Reviewing and resetting employee salaries help you ensure that your employees are paid fairly. In this article, you’ll learn to perform a salary and comp review in Google Sheets efficiently with our free spreadsheet template. It’s no secret that compensation is crucial to attract and retain talent. When you […]

The boom of remote working: A review of the trends and legal issues for companies

In the last decade, remote working has been on the rise. Whether partially or on a full-time basis, the number of contractors and employees working from home or elsewhere has exploded. Such a trend has been further accelerated by the coronavirus pandemic, as many full-time employees who previously worked in an office have now been […]

The CFO Journal with Sergio Sánchez: Capitalizing on trends in FinTech like PSD2 and Open Banking

In The CFO Journal we share insights and advice from Chief Financial Officers and other financial leaders from diverse industries and backgrounds. In this installment, Eurobits Technologies CFO Sergio Sánchez shares what it’s like to be a leader in a highly regulated and rapidly evolving industry such as Open Banking. Who is Sergio Sánchez? Where: […]

Employee breaks federal laws: The FAQ that you need to know (USA)

In the United States, coffee and meal breaks for employees are so commonplace that many don’t realize they are not required by federal law. For the most part, it’s in a company’s best interest to offer breaks, which are shown to boost engagement and productivity. Here we offer an overview of the basic regulations for […]