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It’s Not “Time Management.” It’s Lean.

Markovitz Consulting

Of course, software firm 37 Signals has been operating four-day work weeks over the summer since 2008. Indeed, a recent survey by the Society of Human Resource Management indicates that fifteen percent of companies offer a 32-hour workweek.

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Managing Meetings: How to Drive Productivity and Success

Tom Spencer

Meetings can either be a powerful catalyst for collaboration and decision-making or a drain on time and productivity. Whether you are in consulting, strategy, operations, or product management, the ability to manage meetings effectively is a crucial skill that can significantly impact the success of your endeavors.

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Due Diligence by Management Consulting Firms

Tom Spencer

At the same time, management consultants will generally be brought in to look at the viability of the business, from a strategic and operational perspective. Table 1 – Framework for validating an M&A deal from a strategic and operational perspective.

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Mastering the Art of Leading Remote Work Teams

Rick Conlow

However, Amazon’s Mechanical Turk survey found that the average remote worker spent nine hours a week doing other tasks during work schedules besides working. Here are nine roadblocks that make it difficult for remote work to work for employees and managers. Time Mismanagement: Remote work requires effective time management skills.

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How to win back the hearts of your at-home workforce

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2022, 68% of remote workers surveyed are comfortable returning to the office, compared to 46% in Feb. This enables employees to choose their own workhours, cutting out unnecessary time that has no effect on a day-to-day work schedule or conflicts with personal responsibilities. This leaves the American workplace at a crossroads.

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Why Reducing Stress Stabilises Your Profits

Tom Spencer

While in the UK, the Labour Force Survey found that 11.7 As an owner’s ability to perform suffers due to stress, the management of the business can deteriorate. Thanks to technological advancements, this is now very cost effective with companies like Process Street or SweetProcess specialising in standardising operating procedures.

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Why Career Conversations Are a Must for New Managers

LSA Global

Companies with lower levels of employee engagement report 12% lower profits, 19% lower operating income and 28% lower earnings per share. In a research study earlier this year, we found that employee engagement surveys should be conducted annually to foster the highest levels of employee engagement. The Research.