Goal setting is linked to higher levels of performance in business, fitness, health, personal finance, and more. In one study, people who wrote down their goals and had weekly accountability check-ins with a friend were 33% more likely to reach their goals than people who didn’t put their goals in writing, with a success rate […]
In this post, we’ll explore the benefits of using coAmplifi’s Timecard Management and Analytics feature and see how it can enhance workplace productivity. Accurate Time Tracking The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that more than half of U.S. workers receive hourly wages. Timecards are essential for keeping track of work hours and tasks completed. Professional […]
Manual time-tracking with punch cards or handwritten time sheets/time cards is time-consuming and prone to errors. Time theft may occur through inaccurate or falsified reporting (e.g., buddy-punching is easier with manual time-tracking). The problem increases exponentially for a blended remote, hybrid, and on-site workforce. End-to-end time-tracking process can be automated with a reliable Workforce Management […]
According to McKinsey’s American Opportunity Survey, 58 percent of Americans now have a flexible schedule that allows them to work from home at least one day per week, while 35 percent have the option of working from home full-time. Remote and hybrid work presents unique challenges to management. Team communication can be difficult without face-to-face […]
Even if you follow a time management system, you won’t be successful at achieving your goals if interruptions, distractions, and non-priority tasks derail you. Spending time on things that aren’t a priority is one of the biggest obstacles to successful time management. If you always feel busy but aren’t getting a sense of achievement, you’re […]
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 […]
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 […]
Whether held in person or online, face-to-face meetings offer the opportunity for like-minded people to come together for planning, brainstorming, and information sharing. When meetings are correctly planned, they can foster cooperation and lead to group solutions that meeting participants would not have arrived at on their own. Planning a meeting and making sure all […]
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 […]
