Workplace Tips

Valuable time is lost daily due to workplace distractions within an office. The first step in diminishing these distractions is acknowledging that they exist. Below is a list of the top 3 workplace distractions and ways in which they can be diminished. As the Holiday season approaches, it’s even easier to get distracted. How to Deal With Common Workplace Distractions Email The biggest distraction in regard to email is when the popup feature is on. Though it is sometimes necessary to see and email the moment it is received, more often than not, the popup feature is simply distracting. It causes individuals to stop the task at hand and redirect their focus to this email. This may also lead to even further distraction, as the individual then focuses on either responding to the email or inquiring about whatever it is the email is urging. In addition, emails can be intimidating. Having […]

Time management might be the thing that people most struggle within the office and professional setting. “There aren’t enough hours in the day” is very true for most of us. We often envy those who seem to get it all done. At DataTech we have 7 time management secrets just for you. Time Management: 7 Things You Need to Know Stop Procrastinating Find yourself on YouTube/Instagram or Facebook often during the day? Time to quit that stuff and get focused on your work. The number one way people procrastinate is by becoming distracted with such things. If you can’t help it, get this awesome app called OFF TIME. Organization is Key Using some sort of calendar or agenda is the first step to becoming organized. You can better plan out your day and stay focused on the tasks you need to do. The goal for being organized is to keep […]

Many businesses need to keep important documents for many years, as much as 10 years in some cases. This, however, starts to take up a lot of space in the long run. They also can become unorganized and lost if they are moved around too much to make space. If for some reason you are called upon to produce these documents, it’s very important you can access them quickly. Keeping Business Documents Safe Proper Document Protection Paper is fragile, and it’s susceptible to a lot of elements like moisture and heat. So having a proper way to store them away from these elements is important. Make sure you choose plastic and opaque containers. Many places such as Walmart carry stack-able plastic containers made for documents and papers. These lightweight containers are easy to move and will last a long, long time. Proper Organization Throwing all the papers together is a […]

No one likes to work in the summer. Unfortunately, it is a reality that we all have to face. Let us here at DataTech help you remain productive during the summer, whether it’s working from home or in one of our office spaces. Follow these simple tips to remain productive. Keep Productive in The Summer Do The Most Important Work in The Morning Create your morning to-do list, get organized, and handle your most important tasks during this time. The caffeine is most likely already kicking in, and knocking off your most daunting tasks early in the morning will leave you no room for procrastination. Take a Break Whether it is a vacation or a short break, take it. Getting some time to relax will create motivation when you go back to work. This is especially important if you are working from home, as it breakups mundane tasks. You might […]