Entries Tagged Productivity

Choosing jobs and staying efficient when demand is high

There is plenty of important — and profitable — work to be done during the winter months

Heated jackets, vests and gloves raise the comfort level for crews that need to work outside well into winter

If you feel like an imposter at work, it’s time to reframe your mindset

Working to eliminate every error is both impractical and unwise, so high-reliability work teams operate so that errors and surprises don’t disable them

Adopting a 9/80 work schedule could boost productivity, attract and retain workers, and better meet customer service expectations

Standard thinking is that busy equates to success, but it can actually be detrimental to your company’s long-term prospects

Size and weight are among the key characteristics to consider when searching for tools that will minimize user strain and fatigue

Equipment design is more user focused than it has ever been, helping workers be productive with minimal body strain

Your company cannot single-handedly reverse the trend of declining engagement, but there are some specific strategies you can use to keep your workers invested

You can better manage the daily barrage of tasks by decluttering your mental to-do list

As we approach the dog days of summer, contractors and technicians need to be reminded about the dangers of heat stroke