Tag: productivity

  • Five solutions for afternoon burnout in the workplace

    Five solutions for afternoon burnout in the workplace

    It’s almost a ritual in the workplace. The ubiquitous mid-afternoon slump that gets to all of us, no matter how fresh we feel bouncing into the office at 9am. So how do we counteract this threat to productivity in simple and realistic ways when all we seem capable of doing is daydreaming or, worse, nodding…

  • Business etiquette every professional should know

    Business etiquette every professional should know

    Business etiquette is used to set a professional tone in the office and with clients. Don’t make the mistake of not knowing what do to in certain situations. Following these tips for business behaviour will help you the job or promotion of your dreams. Dress Code First impressions count, so be mindful of the clothes…

  • Professional skills you should learn in your 20s

    Professional skills you should learn in your 20s

    When you’re in your 20s and  fresh out of university, it can be a daunting task to tackle the professional world. There are some skills you should master and some things you should learn simply not to do. It can be hard to know which is which, and struggle through the quagmire of business etiquette.…

  • What successful people do over holidays

    What successful people do over holidays

    The holidays are a perfect time to rest, relax and restart your system. It can be an ideal time to reflect on yourself and your goals and to contemplate your progress. Successful people know how to take a holiday so it includes some relaxation as well as some fun! So take some tried and tested…

  • Leonardo DiCaprio reveals new free technology to curb illegal ocean activity

    Leonardo DiCaprio reveals new free technology to curb illegal ocean activity

    Known for his heavy passion towards maintaining and repairing the environment, film star Leonardo DiCaprio has recently revealed a technology that is hoping to globally spot illegal activity occurring in oceans. The technology is called Global Fishing Watch and was released to the public on Thursday during a conference that was hosted by the US Secretary…

  • How to make your commute time the most productive time of your day

    How to make your commute time the most productive time of your day

    Sydney siders love to drive, we spend over 2 years of our life, not getting paid, stuck in traffic, commuting to work. And as a result we are stuck. Stuck for hours in traffic shuffling between radio stations, stuck people watching on buses hanging on for dear life and stuck on trains over hearing conversations between people who don’t…

  • Census night disaster

    Census night disaster

    With census night tonight, officials are hoping Australians will fill out the forms accurately and in full. There have been concerns from the public about privacy and security risks that are worrying individuals. One source of concern is from the Australian Bureau of Statistics as they are planning on holding names and addresses for 4 years.…

  • 7 vicious habits to break for productivity at work

    7 vicious habits to break for productivity at work

    If you want to keep your job you’re going to have to make sure you’re doing the right thing. Bad behaviour can affect the relationships you have with your boss and colleagues and you want to make sure you’re in their good books. You can easily break any bad habits by concentrating on tasks and definitely keeping…

  • Cake culture could be slowly killing employees

    Cake culture could be slowly killing employees

    We all love our chocolate biscuits, donuts and sweet offerings at work. Especially as incentives when you’re doing a smashing job in the office. But studies have shown that it’s fuelling the obesity epidemic and ruining people’s teeth. It’s no doubt why, as people are sedentary sitting at their desks all day consuming high calorie items…

  • Solar panels on the road?

    Solar panels on the road?

    Scott and Julie Brusaw, creator of the Solar Roadways idea has already been funded to test their product on Route 66, on of the original highways in America. According to the Missouri New Tribune, the invention is hoping to generate the welcome center at Conway. Solar Roadways first started in 2010 and argued their plan could…