It’s no secret that the success of a remote team hangs on their communication skills. Not only are you relying on everyone’s self-discipline in getting their tasks done from outside your office, but if they aren’t internally communicating your entire chain of command can quickly break down. I’ve been working remotely for two and a half years now, and in that time I’ve seen many remote workers come and go. Some just weren’t the right fit for our company culture, but the majority were let go … [Read more...]

  Dmitry Dragilev is the founder of JustReachOut - a PR tool which currently helps 2000+ entrepreneurs and startups reach out to journalists and get press coverage daily all on their own without the help of PR firms.   As an entrepreneur, you probably think more about traction and growth than anything else. However, these is another element that's equally important to your success - your productivity. Entrepreneurs have no shortage of ideas and opportunities but most of them fall … [Read more...]

Know what causes the most damage to a team’s productivity? Bad communication. Communication within an organization is often a battle. A war that ends up with missed targets, overworked and dissatisfied employees and frustrated bosses. Employees have little clarity about what the top bosses are trying to achieve. What does my company really expect from me? How does my contribution tie in with the big picture? What do I have to do to grow in the organization? Bosses are frustrated that their … [Read more...]

  Staying on task and being productive - especially in a work setting - is becoming increasingly difficult in the online age. Between emails, push notifications, and the ever-inviting temptation of the web itself; it can be difficult to stay focused. If you find yourself easily distracted during work time, then as the saying goes: there’s an app for that. Well, not an app exactly. A Google Chrome extension.   These extensions plug right into your Chrome browser and follow you around … [Read more...]

Writing articles on top blogs is a great way to build your personal brand. You get to demonstrate your skills and experience and position yourself as a thought leader. But let's face it. Writing takes time! Unless you are one of the lucky few who can write super-fast, you probably need some advice on how to pick up the pace and give your writing skills the boost they need! And you will find this advice in the infographic down below! What makes this infographic worth checking out? It’s … [Read more...]

At home or in school, it is easy to get distracted when you are faced with social media pings, online games, facebook chats and instagram alerts. No wonder, so many students find it extremely difficult to be productive and focused on studies. Wondering if you’ll ever be able to concentrate and write that essay you must submit tomorrow, instead of wasting hours surfing the internet? In this post, I’ll share 5 productivity tips for students that will help you stay focused and productive during … [Read more...]