Working as a team does not necessarily require all members to be available and working on tasks simultaneously. In fact in the new hybrid world of work, this is normal.
Author: Clara Khoo
Process Discovery
Process discovery is a way organizations view and map end-to-end business processes to understand workflow and uncover deviations and bottlenecks which go unnoticed. This is valuable information to firms looking to boost productivity, streamline processes and increase profitability.
How To: Effectively Manage Staff Workload
In any organization, staffing management is an essential factor in ensuring that the company is effectively utilizing their resources. According to EconomicsDiscussion, it ensures that all employees are given a role to execute, and that it is done well. However, this is easier said than done.
Hidden Inefficiencies: Toggling Between Applications
What do you think is one of the biggest inefficiencies in a company? Could it be silo-ed departments that reduce transparency, or perhaps even poor systems? It might surprise many that one of the greatest inefficiencies stems from toggling between applications.
Quiet Quitting
There have been many workplace trends in the past few years. These trends include the “great resignation” and now quiet quitting. What exactly is this quiet quitting phenomenon? Simply put, employees engage with only their primary responsibilities – choosing not to work longer hours and becoming less invested in their work.
The 4 Day Work Week
The 4-day work week was once synonymous with having a long 3-day weekend. These golden nuggets of time scattered throughout the year provided many workers with respite of having an additional day of rest.
Beneficial Ownership: A Closer Look
In 2021, the Government of Canada released a requirement for reporting entities to obtain beneficial ownership information. Beneficial owners are “individuals who directly or indirectly own or control 25% or more of a corporation or an entity other than a corporation”.
Mental Health and Workplace Attrition
Productivity in the workplace is essential for a company to drive growth. One could think of it as a car with good wheels. If the condition of the wheels is compromised, the car would not be able to travel far. Covid-19, akin to a poorly maintained road damaging the tires, has been a looming threat to workplace productivity.
The Future of Work
According to SHRM, the concept of the future of work encompasses how work, workers, and the workplace will evolve. The amalgamation of advancements in technology, the global pandemic, and even the expanding gig economy has disrupted the traditional notion of work.
