By Tommy Weir, Special to Gulf News

Articles from the author

Normal office hours don't apply for productvity

By now, employers should have realised there are far better ways to track worker inputs

Companies need to ditch outmoded concepts of employee productivity. Some of the best work could be generated when the individual is not within the confines of an office.

Workplaces cannot have generational wars

Instead, those differences must be melded for the greater good

Let's shake on it... reaching out across generations offers the best outcomes for workplace management. (Picture used for illustrative purposes.)

Data is not the enemy of mankind

Even as fresh data piles up by the day, there is a lot of good it can be put to

Forget all the concerns about data overloads... accept it as a necessity.

Productivity is more than workplace designs

In all this talk of office makeovers, workers need attention as well

Ergonomic chairs and yoga sessions can only go so far in improving productivity.

Staying at the top of their game - forever

There is much that US tech and digital giants can teach rest of the world

Keep getting better - US tech giants have constantly reinvented themselves through the years.

Remaining at the top of his game forever

Being the best will always be about trying to get even better

Kobe Bryant never let success get in the way of seeking perfection. That's a life lesson for business leaders anywhere. File picture shows a moment of tribute before an NBA basketball game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New Orleans Pelicans on January 28 in Cleveland.

Don’t let the ‘best’ tag be a bother

Whether in sports or business, there are always ways to seek out the next level

At the very top, it can get lonely... Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton crosses the finish line by some distance. The best sportsmen will not let being the best get in the way of seeking more to play for.

Sometimes it’s best to rock the boat

It takes guts and gumption to throw it all away and begin anew

Whatever be their reason, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex,and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, are headed in a direction far from their comfort zones.

Overlooking productivity comes at a price

But businesses must factor in the human element rather than just on technologies

Productivity must begin and end with the individual. Boosting the technology and processes can only take businesses up to a point. (Image for illustrative purposes only.)

Handshakes and contracts count for naught

A world that does not respect client non-disclosure agreements is a sad place

A shake that counts for nothing. Picture is for illustrative purposes.

Don’t lose sight of those seconds

Not just in sports, this unit of time must be made central to workforce productivity

No business can afford to lose sight of even the seconds that are being lost to distractions.

Sometimes you can choose to be great

It is not a given that greatness should always be something to be bestowed

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