productivity Archives - International Finance

The four-day workweek: A model for success or business risk?

IFM CorrespondentOctober 21, 2024October 21, 2024

by IFM CorrespondentOctober 21, 2024October 21, 2024

While the benefits of a four-day workweek, better work-life balance, higher performance, fewer time-off requests, and increased productivity, are evident, this model may not work for every business...

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Five ways to combat age bias in the modern workplace

IFM CorrespondentMay 6, 2024May 6, 2024

by IFM CorrespondentMay 6, 2024May 6, 2024

Age bias is one of several changes that have occurred as Gen Z has entered the workforce more recently...

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Tips to increase workplace productivity in a ‘smart’ manner

IFM CorrespondentJanuary 22, 2024January 23, 2024

by IFM CorrespondentJanuary 22, 2024January 23, 2024

Businesses are now focussing on adapting to the new and tech-savvy work cultures, while maintaining a specific focus on fostering collaboration...

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Eight strategies for boosting workplace productivity

IFM CorrespondentJuly 4, 2023

by IFM CorrespondentJuly 4, 2023

Establish a culture of open and transparent communication within the workplace...

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How to make hybrid work right

IFM CorrespondentJune 15, 2022June 16, 2022

by IFM CorrespondentJune 15, 2022June 16, 2022

A study by Microsoft titled ‘Work Trend Index’ found that currently, 38% of workplaces in the US have adopted a hybrid policy....

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Is Hybrid work the worst of both worlds?

IFM CorrespondentApril 8, 2022April 8, 2022

by IFM CorrespondentApril 8, 2022April 8, 2022

Market research firm Forrester predicts that a third of all companies choosing hybrid mode will be forced to change their policy....

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Useless meetings are a threat to productivity

IFM CorrespondentMarch 18, 2022March 18, 2022

by IFM CorrespondentMarch 18, 2022March 18, 2022

Shorter, structured meetings are more efficient than large mass meetings....

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US Senate passes bill to make daylight saving permanent till 2023

IFM CorrespondentMarch 17, 2022March 17, 2022

by IFM CorrespondentMarch 17, 2022March 17, 2022

This law is aimed to have brighter hours in the afternoon in the hope of increasing economic activity....

Economy

Equador takes a giant step to improve agricultural productivity

International Finance DeskFebruary 5, 2016

by International Finance DeskFebruary 5, 2016

Daule-Vinces Transbasin System will ensure permanent irrigation for more than 170,000 hectares February 5, 2016: The Daule-Vinces Transbasin System, also known as DAUVIN, was inaugurated by Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa on December 22, 2015. The ceremony took place in Salamina, in the province of Guayas, where the Daule River Floodgate and Regulation Structure, one of...