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February 26, 2025

The Top 3 Workplace Distractions and what to do

Valuable time is lost daily due to workplace distractions within an office. The first step in diminishing these distractions is acknowledging that they exist. Below is a list of the top 3 workplace distractions and ways in which they can be diminished. As the Holiday season approaches, it’s even easier to get distracted. How to Deal With Common Workplace Distractions Email The biggest distraction in regard to email is when the popup feature is on. Though it is sometimes necessary to see and email the moment it is received, more often than not, the popup feature is simply distracting. It causes individuals to stop the task at hand and redirect their focus to this email. This may also lead to even further distraction, as the individual then focuses on either responding to the email or inquiring about whatever it is the email is urging. In addition, emails can be intimidating. Having […]

January 24, 2025

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Which Type of Office is Right For You?

The type of office that you choose for your business will rely on a few differing factors. These factors are the Business Identity, Cost, and Management. In this article, we will go through the 3 factors and what each provides in terms of the different types of office spaces we offer. Which Type of Office is Right For Me? Business Identity The business identity that you want to set will help determine your choice of office. From a professional presence to a more casual one, which one are you? Shared Office: This is great for a startup or a freelance type of business. You come and go and at the end of the day, you take all your things with you. This doesn’t give you a professional address, so some clients may opt to choose otherwise. Virtual Office: A virtual office allows you to work from wherever, but keeps a […]

October 25, 2024

A History of Shared Office Spaces

Co-working or shared office spaces have been around for more than 20 years now. With its very quick increase in popularity, let’s take a dive into the history of shared office spaces. You just might learn a thing or two about the reasoning behind this phenomenon. Shared Office Spaces: A Brief History 1995 Starting in 1995, was a company based in Germany called ‘C-Base’. These were the modern pioneers of the co-working space. They are responsible for making Wi-Fi networks available and promoted free access to the internet for the public. 1999 This is the year that the term “co-working” was officially coined. It was created by the man Bernard Louis De Koven. He explains his choice for the word as follows: “When I coined the term “co-working,” I was describing a phenomenon I called “working together as equals.” I was exploring how the insights I gained in designing games […]

September 18, 2024

7 Secrets to Time Management

Time management might be the thing that people most struggle within the office and professional setting. “There aren’t enough hours in the day” is very true for most of us. We often envy those who seem to get it all done. At DataTech we have 7 time management secrets just for you. Time Management: 7 Things You Need to Know Stop Procrastinating Find yourself on YouTube/Instagram or Facebook often during the day? Time to quit that stuff and get focused on your work. The number one way people procrastinate is by becoming distracted with such things. If you can’t help it, get this awesome app called OFF TIME. Organization is Key Using some sort of calendar or agenda is the first step to becoming organized. You can better plan out your day and stay focused on the tasks you need to do. The goal for being organized is to keep […]