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Productivity Zone

Articles, news and expert advice to help you improve your business productivity and boost your bottom line: from productivity hacks and easy wins, how to better manage workflow, and which technology frees up your staff to be more productive. Welcome to the Small Business Productivity Zone.

Is a digital skills deficit continuing to hold back small business productivity?

The FSB has insisted that productivity growth in the UK will continue to stall without action to tackle a digital skills deficit in small businesses.

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Majority of SMEs suffering from productivity woes

New research from Opus Energy finds that 86 per cent of SMEs have admitted to having problems with productivity.

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Lighting design can boost workforce productivity and employee wellness

As the clocks go back on 29th October, LUX365 highlights how LEDs can be used to replicate the benefits of natural light, including vitality and alertness.

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Work hard, play hard: the business productivity conundrum

A new survey from BrightHR reveals that UK workers need to work lazier, not harder in order to boost productivity and gain success.

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New report uncovers ‘post code lottery’ of small business productivity

Sage and Nesta report shows small and medium businesses in some local authorities are up to 26 times more productive than others – with local initiatives, business death rates and education all playing a part.

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Poor technology is hampering SME worker productivity

Newer technology is becoming increasingly popular, but research shows just seven per cent of British employees regularly use video conferencing at work.

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Brexit will make the pursuit of productivity an imperative for Britain’s businesses

Britain’s productivity problem is no longer something that can be consigned to the realm of economic theory, argues Jason Chester, global strategic account manager at InfinityQS Europe.

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Can an office dog really boost productivity?

Struggling to keep the productivity levels of your business up? Maybe you should consider getting an office dog!

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Brexit will make the pursuit of productivity an imperative for Britain’s businesses

Britain’s productivity problem is no longer something that can be consigned to the realm of economic theory, argues Jason Chester, global strategic account manager at InfinityQS Europe.

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Can an office dog really boost productivity?

Struggling to keep the productivity levels of your business up? Maybe you should consider getting an office dog!

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Five science-backed tips for boosting productivity in office meetings

Here, we explore five ways that small businesses can help boost productivity in office meetings.

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Productivity pains: Workers burdened with boring tasks

SnapLogic research finds disconnected data hurting business productivity thanks to data gaps, slow integration, and repetitive manual tasks.

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Six in ten business believe automation will drive productivity

New report highlights the impact digital transformation will have on businesses and recruitment strategies.

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Tiredness hits productivity for UK businesses

New research by Willis Towers Watson reveals the impact of fatigue on worker productivity in the UK and the workplace triggers.

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Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

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Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.

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16 ways to improve your business cash flow

Read here for 16 tried and tested tips and tricks to improve potential cash flow problems