Keep the Recession From Killing Productivity

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  chiayewheng

  07/31/08 | Report as spam

  RE: Keep the Recession From Killing Productivity

  I agree with you that the biggest productivity robbers has to do with the internet. But the trouble with the internet, it is like, food.
  
  You can't live without it and yet when you eat too much of food, you indulge, you get obesse and you may die of so many related illnesses. There is only one way to get around the issue is of course to be self-disciline, and that will require a good amount of focus on the right things - things that means changing you willingness to be careful, look before you leap. Better yet, look before you step. In the internet, think before you click!

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  mbronny

  08/01/08 | Report as spam

  RE: Keep the Recession From Killing Productivity

  Today's internet is yesterday's magazine, newspaper, etc. etc. The medium may change, but if someone wants to devote their attention to something other than work, they will find a way.

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  merrifield

  08/01/08 | Report as spam

  RE: Keep the Recession From Killing Productivity

  I am troubled that talking with co-workers, a way to build and strengthen relationships is listed as a waste of time. Positive imagining can also have a benefical effect on the bottom line but it too is listed as a waste. His environment seems a little too regimented for innovation. Donna Dotson

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  Shannon Dillard

  08/01/08 | Report as spam

  RE: Keep the Recession From Killing Productivity

  I agree with Donna Dotson above. One way to encourage creative networking, but keep it in a "controlled" setting with a positive feeling is to do what in our hospital we call morning huddles. This practice started in the patient care areas, but quickly was adopted by non-clinical departments in the hospital. Each morning at a specified time, members of the department meet for a 5-10 minute huddle. Some one is assigned to lead the huddle (not always the manager). Each member takes turns quickly talking about what they are working on, and any celebrations they may have. The celebrations can be either work or personally related. This allows for idea sharing and builds a sense of team which I find promotes productivity.

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  sharon2971

  08/01/08 | Report as spam

  RE: Keep the Recession From Killing Productivity

  I agree with mbronny...I remember when smokers (no, I don't smoke) were identified as time wasters. First, no one works 8 straight hours, even if they are employed in the type of job that requires physical presence continuously. People need mental and physical breaks. Some smoke, some surf, some chat, some walk, some just close their eyes. If you have a good team just be a good leader and deal with those who abuse the privlige.

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  john.decoville@...

  08/01/08 | Report as spam

  Penny-Wise and Pouind Foolish?

  I take great exception to throwing chatting with co-workers as a "waste"
  
  A lot of the "Chatting" is:
  
  1. Relationship-building.
  2. sharing information that at times
  yields unexpected bonuses in
  productivity.
  3. Making sure the staff, members of the
  "team" are on the same page in all
  sorts of ways.
  
  in fact, Steven R Covey lists discussions at the water-cooler as one of his "Sharpening the Saw" exercises that build confidence and trust.
  
  I work for a fairly "Task-Oriented" department and, believe me, most "chats" stay productive or end.
  
  I think that this article needs a re-write.
  
  Thank you!
  
  --John

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  qaisar_farooq@...

  08/01/08 | Report as spam

  RE: Keep the Recession From Killing Productivity

  john may be right in his opinion let's check to act on his advice.
  
  Thanks Qaisar,
  Pakistan

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  qaisar_farooq@...

  08/01/08 | Report as spam

  RE: Keep the Recession From Killing Productivity

  Salam!
  John may be of the right opinion; let's try check it.
  Thanks
  Qaisar Farooq
  Pakistan

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  ncmajumdar

  08/02/08 | Report as spam

  A Good leader can improve productivity irrespective of Recession

  The research findings are good and close to reality.
  
  However, a good leader/ supirior/ Boss can boost the productivity of employees by a thoughful guidance.
  
  - If employees does not have more focussed assignments, they tend to spend their time according to their wish.
  
  - A good leader should provide guided assignments (related either directly or indirectly to the project/ organization target) to the team down the line.
  
  Surely team will be happy to do this, minimizing wastage of time.
  
  - For most of us, Internet is a good time pass (especially when one is idle). A good team lead can pass on links/ URL and employees may spend time reading those.
  
  It may range from soft skill building, team leadership, positive thinking, industry related ariticles and many others.
  
  - Chatting with co-workers can be a wastage of time if it creates negetive energies in the team or organization. Otherwise it can produce several good results.
  
  A good leader can through topics in team meeting, which can be used by the employees in "co-worker chatting". Also many productive information can be gathered through such chatting.....key is to utilize such information.
  
  However...the finding of the research is very good.
  
  Regards
  Nimaimajumdar@gmail.com
  Management Consultant

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  krishnabarla

  08/03/08 | Report as spam

  RE: Keep the Recession From Killing Productivity

  We should not use internet for personnal growth\ benfit during working hours of the company, definitly productivity will be effected.

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  krishnabarla

  08/03/08 | Report as spam

  RE: Keep the Recession From Killing Productivity

  yes i am agreeing it.

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  DerekIrvine

  08/22/08 | Report as spam

  RE: Keep the Recession From Killing Productivity

  Why not circumvent those most common productivity killers? Offer career improvement opportunities in your own organization or, at the very least, recognize your employees' achievements and efforts so they don't want to leave such a culture of appreciation. Create an atmosphere in which employees are comfortable sharing their negative feelings while offering solutions. Then publicly acknowledge them for their courage to do just that. This recession will end. Are you preparing for the upturn? I'll be blogging about this topic next week: http://globoforce.blogspot.com/.