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Research: Why People Really Buy Upcycled Products

Harvard Business

Researchers who analyzed consumer feedback from Etsy discovered that what consumers value most about upcycled products is not their sustainability but their creativity.

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Use ChatGPT to Boost Your Productivity as a Consultant

Successful Independent Consulting

This article was written by ChatGPT using the transcript of the roundtable, but it was lightly edited. For us, ChatGPT isn't just another tech gimmick; it's a virtual assistant that can elevate our creativity, enhance productivity, and revolutionize our communications. Like I did for this article!)

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Research: Flexible Work Is Having a Mixed Impact on Employee Well-Being and Productivity

Harvard Business

According to Gallup research, workers around the world who are working in hybrid or remote roles say they experience more stress and anger than their colleagues who work onsite full-time. But if you’re going to require employees to be in the office full-time, you may need to mitigate lower engagement and lower productivity.

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10 Ways that AI is Turbocharging Productivity

Tom Spencer

AI-powered tools offer individuals a range of ways to boost their individual productivity including assistance with task prioritization, time management, professional development, and a range of other activities. Research Assistance AI tools can assist in collecting, organizing, and analyzing information, and generating useful insights.

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Research: A Little Nature in the Office Boosts Morale and Productivity

Harvard Business

Research on “micro-nature” — the incorporation of small, affordable natural elements into workplaces — demonstrates its positive impact on employee performance and well-being. Studies show exposure to nature at work boosted productivity, helpfulness, and creativity, with no evidence of negative effects.

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Why Your Productivity Hacks Don’t Hack It

Markovitz Consulting

(Note: a modified version of this article first appeared in the Harvard Business Review. You can read that version, with more links to related articles, here.) ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Leaders in organizations are always seeking to improve employee productivity (including their own).

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To Sell an Unconventional Product, Tell a Compelling Story

Harvard Business

Selling original or quirky products is often an uphill battle. But research that involved an analysis of quirky products sold by some 7,000 craft entrepreneurs on Etsy suggests that effective storytelling that helps people relate to such offerings can turn them into successes.