Eight hour work days no longer exist and gaining more time or finding ways of being more productive is always a welcome. The following are three ways to boost your productivity and sanity at the workplace.

You can save lots of time and energy with this tip for handling re-occurring projects (like newsletters, reports, meetings, events, etc.):

Divide a binder or file into sections, labeling each section for different tasks that relate to the overall project. Stash anything that might be a resource for you when you work on the project, into this special binder or file. Such as:

• Articles and new stories
  
• Notes from conversations and meetings
  
• Ideas or suggestions � Electronic files (or notes as to where to find them)
  
• URL's for web materials
  
• Past records & examples 

If you are diligent about gathering such materials, by the time you are ready to begin working on the project, you will have acquired a lot of materials to help be successful.

THESE WILL HELP. . .

Cardinal Expanding Pocket Index Dividers (CRD84012) have extra large insertable tabs that are easy to label. Each pocket will hold up to 100 letter-sized sheets, and are made of extra tough poly that will hold up to frequent use.

Professional Organizers estimate that the average worker wastes about an hour each day searching for information and answers that they need to do their job. In a week�s time, this amounts to almost an entire day of non-productive time!

You�ll find keeping track of details and finding information remarkably easier with Pre-printed Project Jackets (GLWB3143DT). That�s because critical details like dates, names, numbers and specifics get recorded on the outside covers of these files where they can be found instantly.

With just a glance, you�ll be able to prioritize your assignments, spot looming deadlines, and determine the next steps needed on a project or assignment. You�ll never again need to dig through papers to look-up critical information � it�ll be at your fingertips when you need it.

• Answer questions quickly and confidently.
• Switch effortlessly from one task to another.
• Spot deadlines and priorities at a glance.
• Manage complex details more proficiently.
• Track progress on goals and assignments.
• Collaborate on group projects more easily.

• Encourage freer thinking and participation by adhering to an �absolutely no-comments allowed� rule during brainstorming sessions.
• Write headings or questions on large sheets of paper. Hang the sheet(s) on the wall. Hand out extra markers and suggest to everyone that they jump up and jot down any ideas as soon as they come to mind.
• Write out and display the agenda on the top sheet of the easel pad so that it�s visible when people enter the meeting room. Reading through the agenda will help attendees transition their focus to your topic(s).
• Ask everyone to bring 2 ideas with them to a meeting. Send out an email (in advance of the meeting) stating the objective.
• As an alternative to brainstorming, hand out small size (4� x 5�) sticky notes. Have everyone use them to jot down ideas (one per sheet) and position them under headings on large sheets of paper.
• Inspire new ideas and thinking by changing your group dynamics. Invite a few attendees from outside your department or company to join your idea session.
  

Whether it�s for a group meeting, training session, quick signs or communication, Universal Self-Stick Easel Pads (UNV35603) make it easier to record and share ideas.

Each sheet has a peel-away liner over the adhesive strip. This allows pages to flip easily when on the easel, and makes the sheets easier to handle.