18, Feb 2019
We have passwords for everything: our email, social media, and financial accounts, just to name a few. Additionally, we have PINs and secret authorization questions. Experts often provide password tips, but we must remember and record the information. It is a challenge. To combat this security fatigue, we suggest using… Read more
24, Dec 2018
Time blocking is an effective way to schedule tasks and help you manage your time to be more productive. When we maximize physical space, we put similar items in boxes and stack them in a closet. We can easily rearrange the boxes within the closet to better access the contents…. Read more
24, Sep 2018
Does your office have a huddle room? Many organizations destined for success create special places for employees to collaborate. These spaces go by many descriptors – huddle rooms, collaborative office spaces, think tanks, brainstorm rooms and so on – and can be fantastic for office productivity. Here are a few… Read more
27, Aug 2018
The office world has changed a lot over the decades. Many once-divided, walled corporate offices have become open-concept collaborative spaces where you can often hear your neighbour drinking their morning coffee. Are people more or less productive in open-concept office spaces? It depends on the individual. But if you are… Read more
06, Aug 2018
Although we focus a lot on the importance of productivity and time management at work, we can’t forget self-care. I was surprised to recently learn that 500,000 Canadians miss work every week due to mental health issues. Anxiety and depression top the list of the most common mental health conditions… Read more
25, Jun 2018
Vacations boost your productivity, so I’m always a bit surprised when I work with business owners or employees who hesitate about taking holidays. Often, business owners feel they can’t spare the time or afford the cost, or they fear the amount of work they’ll face when they return. But taking… Read more
30, May 2018
Yes, I know we all love our mobile phones. From paying for a purchase to mapping out directions, the number of time saving tasks you can do with your phone is actually quite incredible. But while we may think that having our mobile device at hand is actually making us… Read more
22, Jan 2018
Do you sit too much? If your job requires you to be at a desk for most of the day, it can take a toll on you. When we’re sedentary for long periods, our muscles weaken, and our bodies start to deteriorate. This can lead to a greater risk of… Read more
22, Dec 2017
I was happy to be quoted in MKT LIST’s article about making your office look good and spacious. My tips on organizing your office and desk space include: Don’t jump into big ideas. Start with small things. Small things are easy so getting started won’t feel so overwhelming. Start by… Read more
22, Dec 2017
If you work in an office environment, December can mean an entirely different routine from the rest of the year. Most likely it’s a busy holiday celebratory period and then- poof- it’s office downtime when co-workers and clients take a vacation. This slower stretch at work is the perfect time… Read more
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Just wanted to say thanks for so patiently helping me start to get my workspace into order! I really appreciated your enthusiasm and non-judgmental approach.
— Dave L., Highschool Teacher