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Productivity Isn’t About Time Management

March 28, 2018 | 1,919 views

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Productivity is defined as doing more in less time. The concept is simple enough. Output more in fewer hours each day and you’ll be productive. So, it makes sense that in order to manage your productivity, you have to manage your time, right? Not quite.

Productivity is ultimately about the output more than the time. In order to create and accomplish more, you need the energy to do so. But here’s the catch – not all hours in our day are the same. Some people are morning people. Others are night owls. In order to manage your own productivity levels, you need to manage your energy. Here’s how.

Tagged: management, productivity, small business tips

How to Write an Employee Handbook

July 30, 2014 | 2,627 views

Employee Handbook

If you’re new to having employees, it’s time to start thinking about putting together an employee handbook. Having all your processes documented and in one easy-to-access place will make transitioning new staff a breeze.

What to Include

You don’t want to write a tome, so decide what’s important to cover in your handbook. The high points should include:

– Overview of company, history, contacts

– Rules for employees

– Policies for vacation and sick leave, as well as employee breaks

– Harassment policies and procedures

Tagged: employee handbook, management, small business tips

A Helpful Lift – Moving Company Finds Online Employee Scheduling

October 4, 2012 | 5,333 views

Employee scheduling wreaks havoc on moving company’s daily routine

On Time Moving and Delivery is a moving company servicing all home and corporate relocation needs in Fort Worth, Texas. “Ensuring our customers’ needs are met and possessions are handled with care is top priority and we require effective employee scheduling to assure we arrive at the right place at the right time,” said Paul Pate, Owner, “And it starts with our employees being able to instantly receive schedules.”

An Efficient Workplace – Creative Tips to Avoid Blank Employee Stares

October 1, 2012 | 5,363 views

How would you react if someone questioned the efficiency of your workplace? Are you defensive? Do you laugh? Perhaps you stop and think? The fact is it’s not what you’re told that matters, but how you react (to what you’re told) that will make a dramatic difference and increase workplace and employee efficiency.

Online Employee Scheduling – Effective Communication For Your Work

September 19, 2012 | 5,715 views

Getting started with online employee scheduling has never been easier. ScheduleBase is the proven leader in effectively managing and communicating the complete manager-to-employee scheduling experience. We are giving you simple and free access to online employee scheduling and your next hassle-free scheduling experience is only a click away. You are not required to download or install any software and we do not ask for your credit card to try ScheduleBase. Setting up your account is simple. Without question, ScheduleBase gives you ultimate flexibility and a powerful tool to begin scheduling and communicating with your employees.

Simplify Your Employee Schedule – Online Scheduling Convenience

September 14, 2012 | 3,285 views

What if there were a simpler way to improve your office? Think about it. A miracle plan to boost efficiency, increase sales, lower costs, and ultimately increase the bottom line. How many headaches would this cure? Take a moment to imagine the many ways it could be done. Your list would most likely include strategies such as sell more, spend less, and increase customers. You might find that these common efforts would produce great results. However, have you ever thought about changing the way you schedule employees in order to elevate your communication efforts to a higher level?

How To Prepare Your Employee Schedule For A Workplace Emergency

September 11, 2012 | 13,970 views

September is National Preparedness Month and ScheduleBase wants to know if you are prepared for an unexpected emergency in your office? Do you know where to take cover if a tornado warning were issued? Did you pay attention to your fire drill process in school? These events, fortunately, are rare scenarios that only produce a small scare once in a great while and are either avoided or forgotten in most situations.

However, if you are a manager in your place of business, apply this same optimistic approach to your day-to-day outlook of scheduling your employees. Are you comfortable with your process? How do you react when an employee needs a schedule change last minute? Do you scramble and call each of your employees to see who is available? Do you continue short-handed today and tomorrow? How do you communicate the needs of your all-important employee work schedule to each one of your staff members? Here is a quick list of tips to keep in mind when preparing your next employee schedule.

Make a Plan

Tag Archives: management

Productivity Isn’t About Time Management

How to Write an Employee Handbook

What to Include

A Helpful Lift – Moving Company Finds Online Employee Scheduling

An Efficient Workplace – Creative Tips to Avoid Blank Employee Stares

Online Employee Scheduling – Effective Communication For Your Work

Simplify Your Employee Schedule – Online Scheduling Convenience

How To Prepare Your Employee Schedule For A Workplace Emergency

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