A workplace can be a great place to be — exciting, rewarding, and productive. But it can also be a real drain on your mental health and stress levels. If you don’t address it, it can even lead to a mental breakdown at work. The demands of modern work life, with its constant pressure to […]

According to teambuilding statistics, more companies are now paying attention to virtual team-building activities during lunch break. The activities cover a range, from simple icebreakers to more structured games designed to boost team morale and cooperation. In fact, the numbers have soared by 2,500%.  America takes the second spot when it comes to the number […]

We’ve all been there… Sitting at our desks, staring at our computer screens, trying to get some work done but finding ourselves distracted by endless time wasters. Whether it’s checking social media, reading random articles, or just staring blankly into space, there are countless ways to waste time at work. We all have time-wasting habits […]

Working remotely can be more convenient, but staying ahead of your schedule in the comfort of your home may be a challenge. With so many opportunities to procrastinate or take up home errands instead of working, our performance at work can suffer. Remote workers often face distractions like household chores, family responsibilities, and the lure […]

Writing emails is a form of professional communication art in itself. To be heard and pay attention to your email, you need to learn how to formulate your sentences correctly if you want to convey your message in the right way. Unlike other means of communication, email takes time, so you need to be laconic. […]

Of course, not all days can be the same. You are a human, not a machine. But if you find yourself saying “The to-do list keeps getting longer” more than “I had a very productive day at work”, then you have landed on the right page. This blog is for everyone — managers, employees, and […]

People usually work overtime due the reasons like poor time management, inaccurate project estimations, or a workforce shortage, rather than a personal preference. Some companies even try to avoid compensating employees for their overtime work. The issue with working overtime is that it is often misused and looked down upon. This is why legislation is […]

Workplace productivity necessitates dedication, commitment, focus, and effort; but to be your best at work, you must also live a healthy lifestyle. Ignoring basic healthy habits may lead to feeling exhausted, inattentive, and more prone to sickness which may lead to toxic productivity. Whether you work from the office or home, a healthy lifestyle can […]

It’s not always obvious what kills your productivity or even goes beyond that to become a part of toxic productivity. According to a CareerBuilder survey, about 75 percent of employers say that more than two hours of efficient work are lost every day. It may get difficult to strike the balance between creating a collaborative […]

A vacation offers you the chance to revitalize and renew your mind and body. Vacations offer us a change of scenery, a thrill, and a means of escaping routine and fatigue. A healthy and balanced lifestyle requires vacations, just like a decent diet and regular exercise. Although some may view them as luxuries, they are […]

Tired of feeling disorganized, overwhelmed, and confused when it comes to your daily tasks and responsibilities?  Then it’s time to streamline your workflow with a productivity planner.  Whether you work for a remote company, in an in-person role, or for yourself, you need a solid system in place to stay on track.  If you’re ready […]

Across the world, an average working week is typically 35 hours, which means most of us end up spending 7 hours a day at office desks. It is safe to say that in a typical working week, we end up spending at least 1/3rd of our time at the office tables. And that’s a lot! […]

In the age of screens and emojis, it’s no wonder that coaching has taken a digital leap. Professional coaching in an online setting is the new talk of the town. And with good communication, you can take it to some great heights! Gone are the days of face-to-face sessions and awkwardly trying to balance a […]

Being productive at work means getting more things done in less time. One of the best productivity motivators is inspiration, but it’s not easy to get inspired while working from an office or even from home. That’s when productivity quotes come into play. We’ve picked 101 productivity quotes that we hope will inspire and motivate […]

Sitting in the office from 9 to 5 made me sick. In the mornings, I worked quite efficiently, but after 2 p.m., it was all downhill. My attention would start to scatter. I would open my Facebook newsfeed and news websites, feeling guilty about not doing my best at work. At 4 p.m., my brain […]

My close relative (a baby boomer) works in the concert business. He says he’s hired plenty of millennials—and they are all useless. “Hard to please,” “impossible to understand,” “lazy,” “entitled,” and “job hoppers”—these are just a few epithets he applies to this age cohort. Recently, I wondered: Is he right? Homer Simpson ‘born’ in 1987 […]

Emotions. Feelings. Healthy mind, body, and soul… We don’t usually talk about this “stuff” at work. For goodness’ sake, we are making money! We don’t have time for all these “sentiments,” right? Well, not really. Our emotional health is precious by itself. But since we are talking business here, let me quote a number. According […]

Although relatable humor about traumas can reduce one’s loneliness, it is still debatable how medicinal they can be. Almost a decade ago, awareness of mental breakdown was quite low and people did not talk much about it as it was considered taboo. However, recently people have started talking about it openly. On social media platforms, […]

Employee productivity, according to WhatIs.com, is “an evaluation of an employee’s or group of employees’ efficiencies.” Employee productivity, in short, assesses how much useful work an employee performs for an organization over a given time. If a company wants to prosper, it needs people that are highly productive. We’ll give you 15 intriguing and useful […]

For many companies, working from home is still a novel idea, therefore data on remote work is limited. However, these ten work from home statistics appear to indicate that allowing employees to work from home, or working from home yourself, has tremendous value: 1. Employees are more productive when they work from home To make […]

Collaboration in remote teams  Having a team chat and collaboration tool as a product we had nothing to fear when we were forced to go fully remote because of the pandemic. Things went on as usual with the exception of having more video conference meetings and virtual lunch breaks with colleagues.  We were lucky that […]

The pandemic has permanently reshaped the workplace. It made millions of people say goodbye to the rush hour and start working from home. The apps such as Skype, Zoom, Chanty, or Slack made it all possible. We no longer have to be in an office full-time. The truth of the matter is, we proved that […]

Last week our Chanty team has visited Growth Marketing Stage conference where we’ve interviewed Josh Fechter – co-founder at BAMF media. We believe, many leaders and company founders reading our blog should find Josh’s thoughts quite inspiring. We hope you find lots of value for yourself in this interview. Olga Hey guys, I’m super excited […]

“We’re just drowning in information: we’re starving for wisdom”. Tony Robbins. I’m an awful skeptic. Each time I see an article on productivity, I knit my brows and grumble. Because I’m not sure if tips listed there were designed by trusted experts. That’s why I made my own little research. I picked up 10 experts […]