Workplace Tips

At DataTech we love our temporary office spaces, but we know that some people need time adjusting to the style of work that comes with them. Going from a private office or cubicle to shared office environments is something that takes work. Here are our tips for staying productive when making the switch. Productivity in Shared Office Environments Tune it Out With a shared office comes noise. More noise than you are probably used to having. We suggest grabbing a pair of high-quality headphones, make sure they are noise cancelling, you should go wireless so you can move about the office freely. Next up is your choice of music, there are many studies that suggest video game soundtracks actually help productivity. You don’t have to break the bank, either, there are plenty of affordable noise-cancelling headphones on the market. Utilize Empty Space Does your shared office space have conference rooms? […]

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 […]