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Tuesday Morning Is Most Productive For US Workers
CareerWomen.com Gathers Tips For Increasing Workplace Productivity
May 2005 – In a recent study by Microsoft, US workers reported that 35 percent of their work week is unproductive. CareerWomen.com, in an effort to help employers and employees understand when during the work week they can expect to be most productive, recently polled US workers and found that Tuesdays between 10 am and noon is considered to be the height of productivity.
“All of us have our best days and times, but the results clearly show that the majority of the workforce has a sound understanding of when they feel at the top of their game in terms of productivity,” commented JillXan Donnelly president of CareerWomen.com. “Identifying what makes us all more productive will help both employers and employees better prepare and organize to increase efficiencies and effectiveness in the workplace.”
Respondents were asked to share their insights on increasing productivity and in partnership with CareerWomen.com, offer these tips:
1. Create and use lists
Using lists and checking things off is a great way to stay organized and focused. In addition, the act of drawing a line through an action item gives workers a boost of energy from the accomplishment.
2. Be an early bird
Getting into the office before everyone else can give you the needed jump-start in your day. Avoiding the noise and distractions from co-workers will give you the extra hours of focus to get the job done.
3. Avoid the email addiction
The “ding” of an incoming email is a big temptation to interrupt what you are doing to check messages. Set times during the day to check and respond to your messages to stay on task.
4. Socialize during lunch, not during the day
Chatting at the coffee pot about the latest episode of The Apprentice is certainly a treat, but socializing during work hours puts a huge strain on productivity. Use your lunch hour to connect with co-workers and avoid the temptation during the day.
5. Stop when you hit a wall
If your energy starts to fall and you feel unproductive, take a short break. Grab a coffee, a glass or water, stretch your legs and return to the task. This “breather” may be just the trick to get you back on track.
Additional resources to enhance professional development and advance women’s careers can be found at http://www.CareerWomen.com including career development tools, career and employment news, professional associations and employment opportunities across the US with some of the best women-friendly companies.
CareerWomen.com is the leading online career center by and for women. Tailored to the needs of today’s working women, CareerWomen.com provides easy access to top employers and recruiters who are actively looking to recruit women. Since 1997, CareerWomen.com has helped thousands of women find jobs in their chosen career. For more information, visit http://www.CareerWomen.com

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Tuesday Morning Is Most Productive For US Workers CareerWomen.com Gathers Tips For Increasing Workplace Productivity May 2005 – In a recent study by Microsoft, US workers reported that 35 percent of their work week is unproductive. CareerWomen.com, in an effort to help employers and employees understand when during the work week they can expect to be most productive, recently polled US workers and found that Tuesdays between 10 am and noon is considered to be the height of productivity. “All of us have our best days and times, but the results clearly show that the majority of the workforce has a sound understanding of when they feel at the top of their game in terms of productivity,” commented JillXan Donnelly president of CareerWomen.com. “Identifying what makes us all more productive will help both employers and employees better prepare and organize to increase efficiencies and effectiveness in the workplace.” Respondents were asked to share their insights on increasing productivity and in partnership with CareerWomen.com, offer these tips: 1. Create and use lists Using lists and checking things off is a great way to stay organized and focused. In addition, the act of drawing a line through an action item gives workers a boost of energy from the accomplishment. 2. Be an early bird Getting into the office before everyone else can give you the needed jump-start in your day. Avoiding the noise and distractions from co-workers will give you the extra hours of focus to get the job done. 3. Avoid the email addiction The “ding” of an incoming email is a big temptation to interrupt what you are doing to check messages. Set times during the day to check and respond to your messages to stay on task. 4. Socialize during lunch, not during the day Chatting at the coffee pot about the latest episode of The Apprentice is certainly a treat, but socializing during work hours puts a huge strain on productivity. Use your lunch hour to connect with co-workers and avoid the temptation during the day. 5. Stop when you hit a wall If your energy starts to fall and you feel unproductive, take a short break. Grab a coffee, a glass or water, stretch your legs and return to the task. This “breather” may be just the trick to get you back on track. Additional resources to enhance professional development and advance women’s careers can be found at http://www.CareerWomen.com including career development tools, career and employment news, professional associations and employment opportunities across the US with some of the best women-friendly companies. CareerWomen.com is the leading online career center by and for women. Tailored to the needs of today’s working women, CareerWomen.com provides easy access to top employers and recruiters who are actively looking to recruit women. Since 1997, CareerWomen.com has helped thousands of women find jobs in their chosen career. For more information, visit http://www.CareerWomen.com Note to Editor The contents of any CareerWomen.com release may be reprinted in its entirety without approval. If you would like to cite data contained within this release, it may be reproduced if CareerWomen.com is attributed as the source. Additional statistics available for MBAs, Diversity and Women upon request. # # # Media Contact: Lisa MacKenzie 503-225-0725