Did you know that 94% of organizations use some form of employee tracking or monitoring? Yet, many struggle to distinguish between the two. Work is different now, and companies need to pick: Should they track employee movements, monitor what they do on computers, or both? The right choice impacts productivity, compliance, and workplace morale. In this article, we'll explain the differences between tracking and watching workers. We'll also tell you what's good and not so good about each one.

Quick Summary How do you track your business growth? Every business owner, manager, or entrepreneur must face this question at some point. Growth is not only bound to increase revenue but also ensure that all of your resources and processes are engaged in the right way. But how would you go about measuring that efficiency? That's where the productivity formula comes in. On a basic level, it is the output vs. input ratio.

Important Takeaways I know how focusing can be a real challenge for remote workers—I’ve been there too! When I first started working from home, it always felt like everything around me was a distraction! But over time, I found a few tricks that have turned the tables for me, including: And a few more. You know, being productive at home is all about setting up a distraction-free workspace and managing time better. But there’s more to this. Let’s get started.

Important Takeaways Think about your dream business day. The team is focused, tasks are completed on schedule, and customers care about your efficiency. Sounds great, right? Now, think about how often that happens. If it feels like a rare event, you’re not alone. All of the business owners and managers chase to improve business productivity. However, increasing productivity doesn’t require a magic wand. It needs to take the right approach.

Important Takeaways Have you ever left the office feeling busy all day but can't perform as expected? Though you've started your day powering up your mind, a notification alert, or a call makes your productivity lose. Or else chatty coworkers stop for a "short talk." Before you know it, an hour has slipped away. Sounds close? You're not alone. Office distractions are stealth productivity killers that chip away at your focus without noticing. Now, it's high time we find the causes of distraction.

Important Takeaways You know the saying: when you fail to plan, you’re planning to fail. I learned this hard in my own work life. There was a time when I started each week with my peak level of energy. But by Wednesday, I felt like I was juggling tasks, meetings, and priorities. That’s when I realized I needed a weekly work plan. My weekly work plan kept me organized, focused, and even energized. Moreover, it became easier for me to meet my goals without feeling overwhelmed.

Main Takeaways Trying to figure out where exactly all your time goes? Why does it always feel like there has never been enough time for your work? A time audit is the solution you need! I remember feeling the same—looking for effective ways to solve my time management issue. Believe me, time audits are the ultimate productivity strategy that can work for anyone. However, what’s this time audit, or how do you even do it? I’ll get into its nitty-gritty, including: So, keep reading!

I first learned about distributed team management when I had a team with members from different countries. There were early-morning meetings with some and late-night check-ins with others. Besides, I constantly worried about how to keep the team connected. So you can guess how challenging it is but it also comes with some great opportunities.

Say you track the computer activities that your employees know about. You have a member from Florida for whom the digital workplace policies don't matter much. Now, you are hiring a remote worker from Delaware for your team. You want to monitor your newbie. You may be unaware that employers in Delaware need the employees' consent before monitoring. Pretty confusing, right? You hire both employees from the U.S., but employee privacy rights vary from state to state.

What comes to your mind when you've heard about 'Productivity Metrics'? A simple answer is that it provides several ways in which a certain person, a team, or a company can efficiently make a product or service. It's a measure of quantifying the productivity of the individual or team. In real, it is much more than numbers. Let's begin to see how you can take these metrics into actionable strategies in pursuit of an efficient, motivated, and productive workplace.