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Everyone wants to be more productive. We often see productive people around us, but what is their secret? How do they maintain such a productive lifestyle? Well, it’s not really a secret, and we at DataTech are here to tell you just some of the habits that make productive people productive. Habits of the Productive Worry about what gets done, not what doesn’t You can get everything done, and we typically tend to focus on the bad. We need to step back and look at what we did get done that day and not what we didn’t. This will lead to feeling better and becoming less stressed. They Give Themselves Accountability By putting themselves in positions where they are accountable for things that don’t happen or things that go wrong, it helps to motivate them to make sure certain tasks get finished. They are realistic Certain things take time. Productive […]

The concept of sharing office space is something that has been growing steadily in the past years. The obvious benefit being a reduced cost of office space, but the benefits extend way beyond that.  What are the benefits of a shared office space? Read below to get the inside scoop on why a shared office is right for your business. Shared Office Space Structure Some co-working offices are an open floor plan, communal desks and the like. Others such as DataTech Business Centre have groups of private offices and meeting rooms. However, both provide the needed discipline and structure that lacks when working from home or a coffee shop. This sense of structure helps foster a working mindset, increasing productivity. Networking Walk into our break room and meet like-minded people such as yourself. Working amongst different types of businesses allows for knowledge sharing and collaboration. Trading services and finding unexpected […]

Working a full day in front of a computer screen can be draining. You may feel as though you do nothing but sit for an entire day. Not only that, but you are also working within close quarters to numerous people, just imagine all the germs floating around the office, let alone when someone is sick. If you’re anything like me, you want to stay as healthy as can be. Below are some tips and ways to stay healthy within the office. Office Wellness: Stay Healthy Stay hydrated Water is proven to help both the body’s physical and mental performance. Have a water cooler in the office to encourage employees to drink more of it. Also, try bringing a water bottle to work every day. If you see the bottle in front of you, it will be much easier to remember to drink it. Eat healthy The start of eating […]

Yes, really, there are hazards in the office. But they aren’t what you would expect them to be. They are hiding in plain sight and can have lasting devastating effects. Office Health Hazards to look out for: Keyboard Yup, that’s right, the things you are resting your hands on right now is a major hazard in the office. Improper and prolonged keyboard use can result in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. What is Carpal Tunnel? The Carpal Tunnel is a narrow passageway on the palm side of your wrist made up of nerves and ligaments. The median nerve that runs through this is the culprit, when compressed or pinches it causes severe paint in the wrist. Chair Bad posture resulting from the wrong chair can lead to lower back pain. We sit all day in our offices and it puts a major strain on your back. It’s not always slouching, sitting up […]