Time management is a relatively new skill in the grand scheme of things. Time management has been linked with business ever since the Industrial Revolution. The rise of factories and schedules created a need for a new relationship with time. Once people lived by the sun and moon, now we have minutes and seconds. It …
Working remotely can have many benefits for both employees and employers. We previously explored the idea of remote working and motivating staff. Once out of the office and excelling in meeting goals, there are some risks to remote working that must be tackled to make sure your business is operating at peak efficiency. Security …
The term project management is a relatively new one, however humanity has taken on large scale projects throughout history, from the pyramids to the great wall of China. The great wall of China was built in 208 BC, but there are records that show that planning for the wall went back even further. Planning for …
Management skills are an essential asset for any company to have. These skills would usually be best described as qualities that a manager should have in order to fulfill the role that he/she has been hired for. Management skills are a lifelong learning process, Dr Seus was right when he said “The more that you …
Why do we have so many meetings? What do we expect to happen in the many meetings that we either host or attend? In 2019 alone it was estimated that pointless meetings cost over €399 million by a study of 19 million meetings. There are many different types of meetings with different rules and customs …
Supply chain in a nutshell, is the management of the flow of goods, information and services. It powers our modern daily lives by keeping us informed, fed and up to date on all essential information. So how does it work? In short it is very similar to a relay race, each athlete striving to keep …
Telecommuting has seen a surge in popularity among employees and companies. As technology continues to evolve it improves connectivity and allows employees to work comfortably from home. This can have a many positive effects for employees such as more time with family and friends and reducing the cost of commuting. The cost savings can also …
The world economy is more global than ever, supply chains and resources are more and more interconnected as time goes on. Even though people are more connected in modern times, there are strong differences that still remain in the cultures of the home and the workplace. Business etiquette and business culture can vary vastly from …
An entrepreneur is a businessperson who is an innovator, he or she is a source of new ideas. Entrepreneurs play a key role in the modern economy. The use their skill, experience and initiative to bring these ideas to market. There are several characteristics that many entrepreneurs share. Creativity is an important part of generating …
The concept of a 4-day work week has been around for a while. For over 80 years the concept of a shorter working week has been debated. In 1928 an economist called John Maynard Keynes predicted a 15-hour workweek. After all, technology is advancing at a phenomenal rate. Productivity has skyrocketed since the 1920s, it’s …
