Browsing: Productivity

Key points Self-control is a limited resource; habits can make productivity require less willpower. Treating your future self as real can boost motivation and reduce procrastination. Reframing resistance as readiness, not anxiety, may improve performance without extra effort. It’s Sunday night, an…

Organizations are under constant pressure to do more with less. Employees are expected to manage growing workloads, move faster and deliver better results, often without additional resources. Increasingly, AI is helping bridge that gap. Integrated into modern business devices such as laptops, smartp…

Striking productivity increases at the micro level Since the emergence of ChatGPT in 2022, research on the impact of AI on worker productivity has surged. A review by the OECD indicates that, on average, using AI tools can boost individual productivity by around 30%, and some studies find improvemen…

New Karl Mayer machine variants increase productivity and widen premium warp knit end uses. 3rd July 2026 Knitting Industry | Obertshausen, Germany Knitted Outerwear, Household Karl Mayer has expanded the capabilities of its HKS 2-SE tricot machine range with two new variants designed to increase …

Can Kimberly-Clark's Productivity Offset Rising Input Costs? Kimberly-Clark CorporationKMB faces near-term challenges related to increased input costs. At its first-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings call, the company indicated that if oil prices average around $100 per barrel in the second half of f…

Steven Englander, Managing Director – Global Head of G10 FX Research, and North American Macro Strategy at Standard Chartered Bank explains why structural factors, not the economic cycle, are driving the US dollar. He discusses the Fed's rate outlook, long-term interest rates, capital flows, em…

Skip to main content Skip to navigation Corbana’s updated material incorporates technical and scientific advances for more efficient crop management in Costa Rica Image: Corbana The National Banana Corporation of Costa Rica, Corbana, has presented the second edition of its Manual of Good Agricultu…

The development community is obsessing over the wrong climate threat. While everyone debates if data centers are causing rising temperatures, a groundbreaking study from Bangladesh reveals the real killer: heat doesn’t just slow down individuals. High temperatures destroy the collaborative advanta…

How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming the employee experience: The new driver of productivity, talent, and innovation in businesses Artificial intelligence is transforming the employee experience by automating tasks, personalising work environments and anticipating needs. Companies that integr…

Taking a five-minute walk every hour may be one of the simplest ways for office workers to improve both productivity and wellbeing, according to a new study that found regular movement breaks enhance mood, increase alertness and help employees remain productive throughout the working day. The resear…