productivity

How to walk that fine line between micromanaging and keeping track of the work

https://youtu.be/WOQyC5z8Gwo It could be tough to be on a leadership team right now, because while you’re wondering “Are they getting the work done?”, you also don’t want to be seen to be micromanaging, or increase your team members’ anxiety through being over-controlling. At the same time, more than ever you probably need your team to …

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Save money through remote work, but beware of this

By Nina Fountain

A colleague with a software business told me recently there is a strong theme in what his leadership team is concerned about right now. The question keeping them awake at night is “Should I introduce remote work?” Perhaps that sounds familiar. After working from home en masse, many a business executive has begun to notice …

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Make the most of remote work with the hybrid week

By Nina Fountain

As the COVID-19 crisis dissipates, business leaders around the world are adapting to new ways of working. Team members have grown more accustomed to choosing how, where, and when they work best – and in many cases, they have been more productive. Leadership teams are starting to consider shifting towards a more flexible week. We …

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Maintaining your remote team’s momentum

By Nina Fountain

https://youtu.be/8LBkTvmGcGc 2020 has been a lesson in how to build an effective remote team, and almost all industries have been impacted. Interestingly, Forbes predicted even before the pandemic: “Remote work is no longer a privilege. It’s become the standard operating mode…” Remote teams are the new normal, and leadership teams need to be ready for the …

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Decided to close your office? Webinar

By Nina Fountain

Up until now, remote work has been unconvincing. How could it actually become a viable, sustainable way of working? Now a large number of people have shown they can sustain their productivity while working from home, during stressful times. It seems that working away from the office could be worth thinking about. What if you …

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How To Avoid Financial Drain in Remote Meetings

By Nina Fountain

Have you ever calculated exactly what a meeting costs your business? For those of you that haven’t, the results may be shocking. Even if you’re a business owner with a relatively small sized team, your average weekly ‘catch up’ could be costing you $500 per hour. And now with new ways of working, and working …

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Leadership lessons: five critical success factors for distributed teams

By Nina Fountain

In my last article, I talked about the power of camaraderie in distributed teams; an often overlooked aspect of teamwork that is pivotal for the success of your business. Today I build on that by outlining the five critical success factors of a distributed workplace strategy. As a leader today, you are no doubt watching …

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Why your workspace is vital for productivity

By Nina Fountain

We spend so much time at work; we should make it enjoyable. An employee’s Workplace Experience affects their state of mind and really plays a significant role in their psychological well-being, creativity and ultimately, their productivity. One of the biggest drivers of the remote workforce is that remote employees can produce better results than their …

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Co-working, an inspiration for effective workspaces

By Nina Fountain

There’s a correlation between personal interactions, performance, and innovation and in Silicon Valley Facebook, Yahoo and Google have designed their ways of working to maximise chance encounters. Nina Fountain, the founder of The Workspace Connection, agrees that creative ideas aren’t going to happen behind a computer, but how can businesses create a Workplace Experience that …

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The wonder of workplace wellbeing

By Nina Fountain

There is a growing understanding of the impact of stress and busy lives on our health, so it’s not surprising that leadership teams are looking to create a Workplace Experience that benefits the wellbeing of their teams. Here Nina Fountain, founder of The Workspace Connection, uncovers how leadership teams can shape an attractive workplace, and …

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How to walk that fine line between micromanaging and keeping track of the work

Save money through remote work, but beware of this

Make the most of remote work with the hybrid week

Maintaining your remote team’s momentum

Decided to close your office? Webinar

How To Avoid Financial Drain in Remote Meetings

Leadership lessons: five critical success factors for distributed teams

Why your workspace is vital for productivity

Co-working, an inspiration for effective workspaces

The wonder of workplace wellbeing

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