Workplace Tips

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 […]

We have made a couple of posts now regarding resumes, mistakes and things to do right. Now we have one regarding what little resume errors that employers may pick up on. It only takes making one or two of these errors to scare them away for good. Don’t let these ruin your chance at a great job. Resume Errors 1. Short Term Jobs Having a few short term jobs is okay. But it starts to look bad when you have a long list of short term jobs without an explanation. This high rate of turnover will make your employer nervous, they probably aren’t looking to be added to that list of short term jobs. 2. Education Doesn’t Match Jobs Do you hold a higher degree than most people? But your resume has you working in positions much lower than someone would expect? This discrepancy will scare some employers away from […]