Productivity

Articles on improving productivity, with guides on how to optimise processes, leverage technology, and empower employees to work smarter.

Opinion

The excess of office productivity tools and cloud services can be counter-productive

Gone are the days when you could rely on a nice bundle of Microsoft Office tools to be adequate.

Human Resources

Reinventing the lunch hour to lift productivity

We've all experienced the 'thrill' of lunch on the go: a quick salad at your desk or half-eaten sandwich dashing between meetings. But what benefit does a dedicated lunch hour bring to the day, and can it mean the difference between a lethargic unproductive afternoon and a turbo-charged second half of the day?

Human Resources

Using online workers to boost productivity of SMEs

The balance between wanting to take on new work whilst not increasing staff overheads too much is an issue for many SMEs. Gary Swart, CEO of oDesk, looks at the benefit of online workers and how they can reduce the strain.

News

End-of-year dip in productivity

Productivity among UK workers dipped slightly in the final quarter of last year, although the level has increased year-on-year, official statistics reveal.

Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business

Accounting and Finance Software

Accounting and financial management software: What you need to know

Fast-growth businesses need a solution that can cope with the demands of an ever-increasing volume of data, transactions, and tasks.