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Mental instructions free up space for productive thoughts, study shows

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Giving yourself verbal or mental instructions to clear your mind can help make room in your brain for more productive thoughts, a new study reveals.  US researchers used brain imaging scans and machine learning to investigate what happens to the brain when we try to stop thinking about something. Three instructions – to ‘clear’ our … Read more

Work from home warning: Being away from the office can make staff LESS creative and LESS productive

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Work from home warning: Bank of England chief economist says being away from the office can make staff LESS creative and LESS productive Bank of England’s economist says it can make staff less creative and productive Pandemic may have triggered the ‘largest shift in working practices ever seen’ Lack of face-to-face interaction with colleagues threatens the … Read more

WFH IS less productive: One in four bosses claim staff working from home are less useful

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WFH IS less productive: One in four bosses claim staff working from home are less useful than when in the office As much as 24 per cent of businesses said there had been decrease in work rate 12 per cent reported increase in output and 52 per cent said there was no change The ONS … Read more

Staff working from home have less stress and are more productive but miss colleagues, study finds

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Staff working from home suffer less stress and are more productive but miss their colleagues, German study finds The study surveyed 7,000 employees’ attitudes to home working in Germany   Around 75% of those surveyed said they would like to continue after coronavirus The study found that people experienced less stress and are more productive  It … Read more

Interior design expert reveals tips for creating a productive workspace at home

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In slowing the spread of Coronavirus, working from home is the new normal for most Americans.   But for many, this might mean working remotely for the first time without a well-equipped office.  Sarah Church Brady, founder of Salt Design Co., reveals how to create a temporary yet effective workspace to stay on task and productive … Read more

Marie Kondo reveals her simple tips for being productive while working from home

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Organization guru Marie Kondo has already revolutionized the lives of millions with her famed tidying tips – and now she’s sharing hacks to help people to make the most out of working from home amid the coronavirus pandemic.  The tidying expert-turned-Netflix star shared her top tips for turning your home into a productive space in … Read more