Productivity in the workplace is driven by efficient time management skills. In order to tackle critical tasks in an effective manner, time management is one of the most important soft skills an employee can have at their disposal. However, many people do not manage their time well. According to a poll conducted by the Development Academy, only 1 in 5 people (approximately 18% of 500 employees from different industries) have a proper time management system in place. This means that 82% of the participants don’t manage their time in beneficial ways that serve both themselves and the company the ..read more

Everyone (even Oprah) has the same 24 hours in a day, so why is it that some people seem to accomplish an inhuman amount of work when you can’t even manage to reply to that one email? No, it isn’t just you. Time management is a hot topic these days for good reason and there is no shortage of books, articles, and blogs on how to hack the clock and be productive. It seems that we are all looking for the next big thing to help us manage the seemingly impossible task of our work and personal lives. Look no further because you have found time blocking. Time blocking involves breaking down your avai ..read more

We can thank industrial engineer Allen F. Morgenstern for the common saying “Work smarter, not harder” but what exactly does that mean? In essence, you need to find the most efficient way to work, as opposed to the most complex and demanding path. It may seem like it is common sense but people are notorious for making things harder than they need to be and wasting valuable time on non-valuable tasks. One of the most effective ways to work smarter is to implement a time management system that works for you. Time management is defined by Oxford as “the ability to use one’s time effectively or pr ..read more

How managers spend their time has a direct impact on employees’ experience and contributions to the company. A positive employee experience includes many factors such as healthy work culture, meaningful company vision, and the core values placed on employee wellbeing and satisfaction. There is power in being a great manager. Effective managers don’t only just assign tasks or give out instructions. From managing one direct report to entire teams, effectively leading any employee holds much more responsibility than simple delegation. While managers are typically the final authority on a variety ..read more

When she first met him, Alice was enrapt with the Mad Hatter. Perpetually trapped at six pm, he swept her off her feet, dancing away with his unbirthday celebration. Eventually, however, his deluge of senseless poetry and riddles drove her away. A manager with an overbearing fixation on time has a similar effect on employees. When every keystroke is recorded and overseen, it really jeopardizes a company culture that values individual motivation and accountability. Yet, remote working has become commonplace, and it’s created a dangerous blind spot for managers. They’re having a rough time findi ..read more

The relationship between motivation and time management is an interesting one. Being super motivated is great, but if you haven’t effectively managed your time, all that motivation will be wasted, as you get bogged down with inefficiency. Excellent time management skills means you’re more likely to accomplish your tasks effectively, skyrocketing your productivity. This then leads directly to your work being appreciated, leaving you feeling motivated to continue the cycle! This relationship means that an understanding of time management is incomplete without understanding motivation, and vice v ..read more

Understanding the key principles of time management can help us be more productive throughout the day. We all aim to be more efficient with our time, get more done, and steadily check off everything on our ever-growing to-do list…but it’s easy to feel completely overwhelmed. Nowadays, the demand on our time is constant. We’re pulled in various directions that consistently fill up our schedules, leaving no room for things like a personal break to help us recharge and continue being productive. Time management principles can support and elevate our efficiency and establish stability in most area ..read more

Did you ever see the bumper sticker that read, “Warning: Dates in calendar are closer than they appear?” Time has a way of whirring past us. And unless we find a way to maneuver through the days and weeks, deadlines creep up out of our blind spot, and we’re completely unaware. Effectively managing time has a lot to do with understanding our personality. Some have a tendency to take on too much, while others may focus on the wrong things. With the right techniques and tricks, it’s possible for every style, the procrastinator included, to get it all done with time to spare. Personality and Time ..read more

Time is a highly scarce resource if you think of it. It’s something we always have, but we never have it under control. Our responsibilities often take up a huge amount of our time, making us leave the people and things we care about for later. Managing time efficiently is something that would help us get the best of these two worlds. Unfortunately, many of us aren’t as good at this as other people. But worry not—in today’s blog post, we’ll take a closer look at how mindfulness can help you manage your time better, become more efficient at work, and have more time for the things that really ma ..read more