Productivity

We spend years running toward goals that move faster than we do. Ambition was supposed to make us stronger — instead, it made us tired. One day, the body refuses, the mind revolts, and the heart whispers: enough.

They call Gen Z entitled. Maybe they’re just tired

Every generation thinks the next one has it easier. Yet India’s Gen Z is entering the toughest job market in decades — digital, fragmented, and unforgiving. And Gen Alpha may inherit an even more anxious world of AI, automation and endless comparison.

Ever walked out of a meeting wondering why it was even called? You’re not alone

In India Inc, everyone looks busy but few are productive as India’s offices can be addicted to meetings. The cure is having smarter ones that respect time, dignity, and outcomes.

Ikigai coauthor Francesc Miralles on how India made him a writer & 3 exercises to get in flow state for better productivity

The secret to a long and healthy life? It has 'a lot to do with serenity and activity. If you are not stressed and you have things to do and you have friends, you can have a lot of fuel to become 100 and even more,' says Ikigai coauthor.

Dreading a meeting or presentation? Try ‘Eat the Frog’ technique to jumpstart your day

Eat the Frog: By focusing on the day’s hardest task early, proponents of the technique argue that individuals are better able to maintain focus, reduce stress, and experience a motivating sense of accomplishment that fuels productivity.

Tips to boost productivity: Get more done, in less time without stress

Do you feel overwhelmed by your to-do list? Do you struggle to stay focused and productive through the day? Many of us face similar challenges. But with the right strategies, you can significantly improve your productivity and achieve your goals.

'Eat the frog': Reduce stress, manage time and improve focus with this productivity technique

Boost productivity: ‘Eat the frog’ is a popular technique that can help you become a better manager of your time, increasing your output and helping you stay on point no matter how tough the situation you are in.

Employees are the laziest on this day of the week, finds study. No, it's not Monday.

Researchers analysed objective data such as typing speed, mouse activity, and typing errors of 789 employees over two years.

Productivity growth critical for recovery of emerging economies: RBI's Michael Patra

Michael Patra, in a speech delivered at the Sixth Asia KLEMS Conference on Sunday, said it is widely believed that structural slowdown has been spreading across the global economy after growth peaked in 2010.

Can Workplace Ketamine Retreats Improve Vibes in the Office?

In guided sessions, midcareer professionals are using the drug to seek improved job performance and better work-life balance.

How AI can replace human labour and help boost productivity

AI-driven data analysis is essential for increasing productivity by enabling businesses to make more informed decisions regarding resource and investment allocation.

Employee ill-health is a key factor of India’s low productivity levels

Diseases, particularly preventable and treatable ones, or other episodes of physical and mental injury, add up to a huge loss of creative and productive capabilities the world over.

Google and Microsoft are bringing AI to Word, Excel, Gmail and more. It could boost productivity for us – and cybercriminals

On March 16, Microsoft announced an AI-powered system called Copilot will soon be introduced to its 365 suite apps including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.

Body doubling: a hack to improve your work productivity

Body doubling is a productivity strategy in which you get another person to work alongside you. It can help eliminate distractions and increase productivity.

Technology lifted India’s productivity, but did it also depress employment?

An RBI research paper finds that sectors which witnessed a large increase in productivity growth have registered declining growth of employment and capital during 2011-19 as compared to 2001-10

Salesforce CEO says employees hired during pandemic have ‘much lower productivity’

Marc Benioff, the chief executive of software company Salesforce, said that employees hired during the pandemic have “much lower productivity” than colleagues who joined before 2020.

Elon Musk's 5 productivity rules: 'Get rid of frequent meetings' and 5 other points

Elon Musk had earlier cracked the whip on Twitter employees with hundreds quitting after he took over the micro-blogging site. Recently, he shared a list of productivity hacks with the staff.

5 ‘tried and tested’ productivity hacks from Suniel Shetty

Here is a look at Suniel Shetty’s “tried and tested” productivity hacks that help him get the most out of his day.

Sprezzatura: The art of getting a lot done without breaking a sweat - at least outwardly

Many office environments resemble the Spanish royal court. Employees have to appear agreeable and non-threatening to bosses and owners, and that's where sprezzatura comes in handy.

UK tries out 4-day work week. Can India do the same?

Companies may look at the 4-day work week experiment through four prisms – productivity, roles, sectors and geographical locations. And some also argue that employers need to adopt a mindset change to shift to such a workspace culture, even in parts.

Chart of the Day | Where does India stand on productivity and innovation?

RBI’s Report on Currency and Finance points out that innovation is important for growth in total factor productivity

Workspace burnout: 3 points to managing the problem effectively

Distractions such as spending unnecessary time on social media or checking messages on your phone every few minutes can be avoided. As much as possible, stay on top of all your tasks to avoid a pile-up

This is why you hate returning to work after a break

And what you can do about it

What is deep work and how to cultivate deep attention

Just four hours of deep work a day could be the key to doing more and being happier. But don't just block the time, also break down what you plan to achieve in a sharp and precise manner.