Two Unexpected Ways To Increase Productivity

Two studies reported on Barking Up The Wrong Tree:

Can a web break make you more productive?

The answer is yes.

 

How much of office gossip is true?

If left unguarded, the grapevine can become an organization’s worst enemy, but when it is managed properly it can significantly increase the productivity and job satisfaction of employees.

The grapevine’s communication does not really concentrate on gossip regarding individuals; about 80% of it pertains to business-related politics. It is also interesting to note that 70-90% of a message’s details are usually correct.