Productivity
According to a study from the University of Warwick in England, the productivity of employees who feel “happy at work” is 12% superior to that of their colleagues. But, what does it mean for an employee to be happy at work? And how can companies cater to that sentiment of...
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Work Overload: Managing time with the Eisenhower Matrix
Most companies experience periods of increased activity, either punctually or recurrently. Even though the expression "work overload" is often associated with a negative connotation, it should be acknowledged that periods of work overload are an integral part of the natural work cycle. What matters the most is learning how to...
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Procrastination: Harmful or necessary?
“Question: What is a procrastinator’s busiest day? Answer: Tomorrow.” At one point or another in life, despite our good intentions, we all face procrastination. This voluntary act of constantly postponing a task has been around since the beginning of civilization and most people know the feeling of pulling an all-nighter to finish...
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No more running after time: Kima Ventures’s case study!
Jean de la Rochebrochard is a key player in the startup ecosystem. Since 2015, he has been a Partner at Kima Ventures, an "investment vehicle", founded by Xavier Niel and which specializes in the investment of startups. To this date, Kima Ventures has more than 500 startups in its portfolio...
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5 Quotes for focus and productivity
No matter what walk of life you are from, whether successful or not, every now and then, everyone needs some inspiration to keep pushing forward and stay on top of their goals. Sometimes, reading the right words at the right time can provide the necessary motivation to remain focused on what...
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Conquer your time with the Pomodoro technique! [Infographic]
“Investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” —Benjamin Franklin When it comes to productivity and time-management, the Pomodoro technique has been around for quite a while. Several years ago, it was even named the most popular productive technique by the weblog Lifehacker. What is the Pomodoro technique, you ask? Let’s...