Tag: employee productivity

• Say “No” To More Meetings

  

  Nearly everyone has been in meetings that have seemed like a waste of time. Here are some tips for making meetings better and avoiding the useless ones.

  Dave Edwards

  June 30, 2026

  Productivity

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• Great Managers Know How To Keep Teams Engaged 

  

  Most leaders think they know what drives employee engagement, but the data tells a different story. Simple management habits, such as one-on-one meetings and fair workloads, have a greater impact than expected. So why aren’t more managers doing this?

  Dave Edwards

  June 11, 2026

  Leadership Plus

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• 5 Tips For Managing A Lazy Employee

  

  Research shows people waste more than an hour of work time each day. What should you do with a lazy person you supervise who doesn’t get their work done?

  Dave Edwards

  June 4, 2026

  leadership

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• Doing This Will Prevent Staff Burnout

  

  Do long work hours really lead to better results, or just more burnout? Research on productivity and leadership tells a different story than hustle culture.

  Dave Edwards

  May 14, 2026

  Leadership Plus

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• Happy People Are More Productive

  

  Can happiness at work really boost productivity and career growth? Studies on workplace happiness show a link that may change how you lead and work.

  Dave Edwards

  April 7, 2026

  Productivity

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• How to Escape the Endless Loop of Emails and Meetings

  Are you drowning in emails and back-to-back meetings? You’re not alone. Research shows that employees spend nearly two full workdays each week just handling emails and attending meetings—leaving little time for deep work and meaningful productivity.

  Dave Edwards

  April 17, 2025

  Productivity

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