Increasingly we are operating in complex workplaces where individual and collaborative work share blurred boundaries, and there is a constant barrage of emails and reminders pinging at us throughout the day. Sometimes it can become a bit too much, leading to frustration, loss of productivity, low morale, and even a complete burnout. As a business […]
When it comes to technology, most of us are grateful for it. Computers make everything easier—from researching information to communicating with friends and colleagues—and even once basic devices like phones and cars are getting high-tech makeovers to do more, faster and better. At the same time, there are critical drawbacks that occasionally prevent technology from
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In the last year, I’ve been seeing a lot of articles around toxic workplaces. Guidance on how to know if your workplace is toxic, how you can spot a toxic colleague, or strategies for coping. At effectUX we are lucky to work with data models that enable us to measure across workplace culture, leadership, employee
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By Jennifer Faught I recently was working with a new team who shared that their management meetings last five-plus hours each week, and they still leave without clear results or outcomes. In fact, this practice has infiltrated the entire company culture, with people complaining about the frequency and inefficiency of meetings, leaving them frustrated, confused
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One of the most challenging tasks you have as a warehouse manager is to create a workplace environment that is both positive and productive. But while it is certainly tough to execute, the payoff is substantial. Workplaces that support productivity and also demonstrate that they value their employees are far more likely to succeed. So
Even the best employees have periods of time when they aren’t performing their strongest. When is it the best time to intervene, and how do you evaluate whether the issue is a sign of a downward trend, or if it is simply a blip in an otherwise solid work history? To find out, we asked entrepreneurs the following question:
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