The Productivity Box: How to Make Your Work Sound Right

• Elena Carstoiu
• 26th Jul 2022•Teamwork

When you think about creating the optimal work environment, does the quality of sound in your workplace ever come to mind? This might not seem as influential to productivity as some other ergonomic features, such as the comfort of your desk or the amount of light in your space. But as it turns out, the sounds you listen to (or are exposed to as background noise) can have a major impact on your overall performance. In this edition of The Productivity Box, we’ll talk about that connection—plus, how to use sound to your advantage on the job.

The Four Phases of Effective Onboarding

• Alice Calin
• 30th Jun 2022•Teamwork

Onboarding is the process through which a new employee is introduced to the organization, to the team, and to their role within. Proper, effective onboarding sets the employees up for success and enables them to integrate seamlessly. A successful process also helps the company improve its retention rates, overall morale, and employee engagement on the long run.

The Productivity Box: The Multitasking Myth Got Busted, Start Monotasking Now!

• Elena Carstoiu
• 22nd Jun 2022•Teamwork

If you’ve spent any amount of time in the workforce, chances are, you’ve already been exposed to the multitasking myth. Juggling with more things at a time on the job leads to success, while monotasking is for losers. Such a culture tends to glorify those who manage to tackle a dozen projects all at once. You know, the hustlers who have their coffee in one hand, their smartphone in the other, an overwhelming slew of tabs open on their computer screen, and notifications buzzing every few minutes. But myths get busted sometimes and now it’s one of those times!

The Productivity Box: Untangle your Mind with a Brain Dump

• Elena Carstoiu
• 24th May 2022•Teamwork

Have you noticed that working in the midst of chaos and clutter makes it hard to perform at your best? That’s because the brain craves order. When you’re organized, it’s easier to think clearly, process information, and focus on the task at hand. Yet, the mind is also prone to chaotic, jumbled thoughts that cause you to ruminate in a continuous inner loop. When you’re in this pattern of overthinking, it can feel almost impossible to concentrate on anything else. That’s where the brain dump strategy comes in.

6 Most Productive Ways to Start the Morning

• Gal Baggins
• 11th May 2022•Teamwork

The moment your feet touch the floor each morning, you begin to set the tone for your entire day. So it’s worth asking yourself: Does my morning routine fuel productivity? Or does it just prime my brain for distraction and procrastination? Do I start the morning with intentional practices that energize and motivate me? Or do I scroll mindlessly on social media and create unnecessary anxiety?

How to Build the Right Hybrid Work Strategy

• Gal Baggins
• 5th May 2022•Teamwork

Remote work revolutionized the way remote employees perceive their work-life balance, emphasizing the unnecessary stress and costs tied to commuting and traditional on-site roles. This shift is irreversible, leaving businesses to navigate how to sustainably support remote employees over the long term. In response, many organizations have embraced a hybrid workplace model, blending flexibility with collaboration to meet evolving workforce needs while balancing operational demands.

The Productivity Box: The Link Between Anxiety and Work Performance

• Elena Carstoiu
• 28th Apr 2022•Teamwork

Mental health and anxiety have become a consistent topic of conversation at work. Many business leaders now recognize the need to prioritize psychological and emotional wellness. However, there are some employees who think their companies have not done enough to create a positive culture where mental health is taken seriously. Looking beyond this debate, what truly matters at the end of the day is awareness and action. Because mental health influences both our personal and professional lives.

How to Improve Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace

• Gal Baggins
• 14th Apr 2022•Industry

While emotional intelligence isn’t measured as often in the workplace as factors like performance and productivity, it’s important that you don’t overlook it. Strong emotional intelligence is vital for communication, collaboration, and other interpersonal dynamics within a team.

The Productivity Box: Strong Engagement Makes the Team Work

• Elena Carstoiu
• 30th Mar 2022•Teamwork

Engagement isn’t just another workplace buzzword. It is critical to the success of your business. Reaching high levels is crucial to both team nurture and maintenance because team engagement influences the productivity metrics of each individual member and the organization as a whole.

Work Trends in 2022

• Elena Carstoiu
• 3rd Feb 2022•Teamwork

The state of work has never looked as different as it does now. COVID-19 has profoundly changed how people look at a job and their careers in general, and will continue do so for the foreseeable future. With continuous ups and downs in sight, it’s highly probable that hybrid work environments based on remote workers and onsite teams will continue to emerge in 2022 and further develop.

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