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January 27, 2023
At DataTech we see all kinds of different businesses and employees here. Many of them have made a career change at least once in their life. In order to make this change successfully, it’s important that you follow some of these steps below. Maybe a new career in 2023 is something that you need. A Guide to a Smooth Career Change Ask Yourself Questions Asking yourself questions like “what do I want from a career?”, “Do I have the qualifications to obtain this career?” are a very important first step. Answering these questions will help you to grasp a realistic view of your goals. So sit down and start writing out some questions and answering them truthfully. Ask Around Seek advice from people you know that have made a career change. Ask as many questions as you can and try to learn from any mistakes they made. It would be […]
January 13, 2023
Shared office spaces are great, they induce creativity and break the monotony of working from home. But they also have their downfalls, the major one being distractions. So let’s break this down into how you can get work done in a shared office space. Kick-start 2023 with some great work habits for your shared office space. Get Work Done in a Shared Office Space 1. Headphones If you are going to try and get through the day without these miracle workers, think again. You just can’t focus as well with the constant background noise. Grab a good pair of noise-cancelling headphones and your favourite playlist and get work done. Bonus: They deter people from bothering you as well! 2. Declutter Nothing is truer than the saying “Empty desk, empty mind”. You really want to make sure that any visual distractions are gone. Having clutter on your desk can really stress […]
December 23, 2022
Back to work, three words that used to be “Back to School”. Welcome to the real world, we guess. The same feeling applies when you are coming back from a vacation, dread and longing for just a few more days on the beach. Not to fear, we know this feeling all too well and now we will help you get back to work after this holiday season 2022. Get Back to Work After 1. Take it Slow No need to rush anything. Get to work, grab a coffee and ever so slowly slip into your chair. Start by removing that auto-reply vacation message from your email, phone etc. Respond to any very time-sensitive emails and maybe go for a walk around the office and catch up with colleges. Get filled in on what went on when you were gone, and maybe take another small break inside the break room. No […]
December 8, 2022
You think you have the perfect office space setup, you have all the drinks and amenities any workforce would like, but something just won’t “click”. Company culture plays a vital role in making an office tick, just because your office space is set up right, doesn’t automatically mean your workforce will run like a well-oiled machine. When the office space won’t help, here a few ways to boost company culture. Boost Company Culture 1. Work Comes Second Now, we don’t mean it’s not important, but it comes in second when compared to important life events. If an employee is in need of a personal day, or there is an important life event, wedding, etc. you need to give them the time off. If you give this leeway, they will be more inclined to work harder. Showing that you don’t only care about work humanizes you and provides assurances to employees […]