Productivity Essential Business Communication Words and Phrases: How to Communicate Professionally September 3, 2023 by Stefan Chekanov In a business setting, the way you express your thoughts can either propel your career to the greatest heights or send you sinking to the lowest depths. Communicating effectively – either during daily chat with co-workers or on more formal occasions like meetings with clients – is a defining characteristic of any true professional. To […] Read more »
Productivity 10 Common Distractions in the Workplace Killing Employee Productivity September 3, 2023 by Nikola Baldikov Distractions are a universal feature of the workplace. So much so that while reading this article you’ll likely get distracted by any number of interruptions commonly fueled by digital technology, such as social media and free instant messenger app notifications. Distractions are so prevalent at work that 56% of employees in a study by BambooHR […] Read more »
Productivity 7 Keys to Better Communication With Coworkers August 27, 2023 by Nikola Baldikov Communication is hugely important. While few would dispute this, we tend to emphasize communicating in our personal lives. Businesses, on the other hand, often focus on how to communicate better with customers. Sadly, we rarely consider the consequences of how we communicate at work. Yet neglecting these horizontal and vertical lines of communication in the […] Read more »
Productivity Emergent Leadership Explained: Let Your Team Take the Lead August 6, 2023 by Radina Skortcheva If you’ve ever participated in a group activity (whether at school, work or elsewhere), you may have encountered people who naturally established themselves as leaders. This is known as emergent leadership, a management structure in which an individual takes charge of a situation without the traditional organizational hierarchy. Learning the characteristics and styles of emergent […] Read more »
Productivity What Is Lateral Communication and How to Foster It in The Workplace? July 31, 2023 by Nikola Baldikov With technology evolving at tremendous speed, new business opportunities emerge daily. This implies the creation of new jobs, roles, and, ultimately, the development of new skills. Having multiple domain-related skills has proven to boost careers, making professionals highly desirable. Nevertheless, when making hiring decisions, many companies would instead focus more on a candidate’s soft skills, […] Read more »
Productivity What is Nonverbal Communication, and Why is It Important? July 21, 2023 by Radina Skortcheva Nonverbal communication is crucial in our everyday lives. Whether it’s work, at home, or in the wider world, we all rely on nonverbal cues to understand each other. In recent years in particular, the impact of nonverbal communication in the workplace has become increasingly evident. With more team members now working remotely, face-to-face interactions are […] Read more »
Productivity Emotional Barriers to Effective Communication in the Workplace: How to Overcome Them July 20, 2023 by Nikola Baldikov As technology evolves and new communication and mediums continue to emerge, more and more obstacles to effective communication arise as well. One of the most common roadblocks being emotional barriers. Surely everyone can think of a situation when their emotions got the best of them and got in the way of effective communication, right? As […] Read more »
Productivity Intranet vs. Extranet: The Main Differences Explained July 18, 2023 by Stefan Chekanov In today’s digitized work sphere, many companies use the internet, intranet, and extranet for different purposes. While all of them assist business and communication, they are inherently different types of networks. For most of us, the concept of the internet is pretty straightforward, but understanding the unique differences between intranets and extranets can be a […] Read more »
Productivity Building the Ideal Work Environment: A Simple Guide July 10, 2023 by Radina Skortcheva The question “what is your ideal work environment?” is becoming increasingly common in job interviews. Today’s talented employees want to work in environments that nurture their creativity, skills and spirit. At the same time, team leaders are searching for dedicated, engaged professionals, who are productive and motivated at work. Focusing on developing an ideal work […] Read more »
Productivity 20 Must-Use Communication Platforms to Enhance Business Efficiency and Collaboration July 6, 2023 by Nikola Baldikov The demand for communication platforms is high. Already a billion-dollar industry, the communication software sector is expected to grow at 10.3% CAGR globally by 2031. Corresponding with this huge growth, businesses today have tons of options to boost communication. This can make it difficult to figure out the right platform to choose. To help you navigate, […] Read more »
