According to some industry estimates, accountants spend up to 40% of their time working on non-billable tasks. While some of this work can still help your firm grow, it can also represent an opportunity to increase profits and clientele without adding to your headcount. Automating some of your firm’s tedious and routine tasks like payroll […]
Office employees spend over half of their workdays managing administrative tasks and coordinating. This “busy work” manifests in tasks like: Hunting down information and documents Chasing down project status updates Communicating with others about the status of tasks & projects Transitioning between multiple software platforms This means professionals spend an equivalent of six full working […]
According to a Timeview survey, 88 percent of people don’t use a dedicated time management system at work but “make do with a calendar, their email inbox, a to-do list or work it out as they go along.” The same survey found that over 90 percent thought better time management would reduce their workplace stress. […]
American philosopher Henry David Thoreau summed up many of our problems with time when he said, “It is not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is—what are we busy with?” Without priorities, we risk being busy but not productive. This overview of 7 prioritization strategies can help you organize your time […]
A Deadline is More Than a Due Date While it’s true that a deadline is simply the date a task is due, you can also see it as a commitment to get something done. Deadlines move a plan closer to reality. According to Napoleon Hill, author of Think and Grow Rich, “A goal is a […]
Benefits of Workweek Planning You can better estimate your daily work hours and personal time when you plan your week. Having a plan for the week contributes to work-life balance by helping to shield you from unexpected emergencies that mean working longer hours. Your plan can improve your productivity when you prioritize the items on […]
Workload management is not the same as time management. It requires a strategic approach that satisfies workload demands, stays on schedule, and keeps teams productive. Managers must factor in the skills, experience, and availability of every team member and do their best to ensure the work distribution is equitable so everyone can enjoy work-life balance. […]
Benefits of transparent communication Transparent communication describes a work environment where both good and bad information is shared across all levels of the organization. This means it goes both up and down the organizational hierarchy. According to the Society for Human Resource Management, “Fostering a culture of innovation requires open, transparent communication. The information must […]
1. Start with SMART Goals Try setting some SMART goals if you find yourself looking at a long to-do list with no idea where to start. According to Norman Vincent Peale, an early advocate of positive thinking, “All successful people have a goal. No one can get anywhere unless he knows where he wants to […]
Health Risks in the Office While everyone’s health status is different, as a general proposition, overall diet, exercise, nutrition, and other factors all contribute to overall health. Prolonged sitting is less healthy than a combination of exercise, regular movement, and some sitting. Having a regular exercise schedule outside of work doesn’t guarantee to be free […]
What Does Email Task Management Entail? Email task management means you’re using your inbox to track and manage tasks, projects, and perhaps even larger programs. All the operations associated with task management, including setting deadlines and priorities and assigning tasks to other people, are managed via email software. Most basic email systems only support sending, […]
Your company may spend a lot of time defining, tracking, and evaluating strategic goals, but do you have a solid plan for achieving them? According to a survey reported in the Harvard Business Review, an estimated 67% of well-formulated business strategies fail. Many of these failures occur when management and team members lose sight of […]
Workplace transparency fosters openness between leaders and team members, creating a trust that leads to success. Transparency that brings real change doesn’t come with a one-time initiative — it requires an ongoing effort and a receptive company culture that allows team members to communicate honestly with management, and feel that their opinions and ideas are […]
Prioritizing can be challenging when large, complicated projects that frequently change are involved. Project management software is excellent for tracking tasks for a deadline, but human input still needs prioritization. Being able to prioritize and manage tasks to hit a deadline in a dynamic work environment is a skill that takes time to master. The […]
Having a prioritized task list can improve time prioritization and time management by taking the guesswork out of deciding how to spend your time and where to direct your energy. If you sometimes feel overwhelmed by the number of things you need to do, check out these tips on prioritizing your work tasks. Commit to […]