October 14, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Managers often pay lip service to the concept of employee burnout without taking proper steps to keep it from happening to their employees. Here’s some data that could get them to change that.
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Tags: Boston Consulting, efficiency, Harvard Business Review, productivity, time off
September 8, 2009 by Sam Narisi
HR pros know dealing with an office jerk makes it harder to get work done. But a new study suggests that even witnessing rude behavior toward someone else can hurt workers’ productivity.
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Tags: office jerks, productivity
August 19, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Looking for a way to get more done with fewer employees? Nap time might help.
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Tags: napping, productivity, sleep
June 3, 2009 by Sam Narisi
A new study says companies might not be getting the most out of their wellness programs.
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Tags: illness, presenteeism, productivity, wellness
May 7, 2009 by Sam Narisi

A rougher job market means fewer employees can jump ship. The problem: High performers are still likely to leave, while everyone else is sticking around.
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Tags: engagement, productivity, satisfaction
January 20, 2009 by Sam Narisi
When a company has to cut staff, it often faces new challenges to keep the rest of the organization running smoothly. Here are some ways to minimize the damage.
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Tags: layoff, productivity
July 3, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Early performance reviews are necessary to help new employees succeed. But here’s a mistake too many managers make:
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Tags: manager mistakes, new employees, performance reviews, productivity