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Productivity

Advice and guides on productivity for UK small businesses as a key driver of profitability and competitiveness. Topics covered include various strategies such as processes optimisation, task prioritisation, technology adoption, and employee training, to enhance productivity levels.

Employing & managing staff

Employee health costs businesses one month a year in lost productivity

New research reveals the impact of employee ill health on business, with many businesses losing up to one month a year in lost productivity.

Business Technology

Four worthwhile productivity tools to maximise efficiency

Productivity tools that can make your small business more efficient. Victor Snyder of BossMakers.co explains

Business management

Having a productive day – how to make it happen

Here, we take a look at how you can be more productive during your day, by getting more sleep and taking a positive attitude to life.

Productivity Zone

Everyday tips to increase your productivity at work

It can be hard to motivate yourself at work sometimes, so here are our tips to improve your productivity and get the job done.

News

UK workers say they don’t need to be in an office to be productive

Eight out of ten UK workers say they don’t need to be in an office to be productive, highlighting a craving for flexible working.

News

UK productivity crisis deepens

A new report exposes the UK’s deepening productivity crisis as businesses are failing to grasp that ramping up recruitment doesn’t necessarily boost output.

Productivity Zone

Technology issues a major contributor to the UK’s productivity gap

UK small business owners waste almost three hours a week due to IT and technology problems, a new study reveals.

Employing & managing staff

10 tips to improve staff effectiveness

Within any business there are going to be unavoidable inefficiencies – losing staff to sick days is just an inevitable reality of life – which makes it even more important to ensure that the areas that are controllable are set up to help staff be as effective as possible. With that in mind, here are ten ways to improve staff effectiveness.

Business Technology

Top five small business apps to help you streamline productivity

File sharing apps, CRM software and task management platforms can have a meaningful impact on productivity. We’ve explored the best apps for streamlining your processes across five categories.

News

£50 million lost through unproductive Brits skipping lunch

Despite early starts, stressful commutes and long working hours, only one in five will actually take the traditional lunch hour.

News

UK labour costs rise at fastest rate since late 2013

British productivity struggled to break out of its post-financial crisis rut in the three months after June's vote to leave the European Union.

Employing & managing staff

How to inspire your team

Here’s how to get the best from your workforce and increase productivity.

Partner content

Attracting and keeping top talent through Total Reward

Employment benefits specialist, Drewberry, explain why you should base your benefits around a Total Reward Strategy

Partner content

5 things every small business owner needs to know before starting

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Partner content

What is professional indemnity insurance?

Professional indemnity insurance provides cover if somebody sues your business and they allege that your advice caused financial loss or damaged their brand. It’s not just for accountants and lawyers but for anyone offering a personal service, even web designers

Partner content

Benefits of switching to the right business bank account

We've teamed up with the Current Account Switch Service to explain the benefits of switching your business bank account.