as in productiveness
the rate at which goods are produced or work is completed
The country has high agricultural productivity. The company is looking for ways to improve worker productivity. There has been an increase in productivity.
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Emery has strength in depth in central defence, while his options in wide areas — and their productivity — have been under-par.
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Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
Studies show that alternating between sitting and standing can improve posture, boost energy, and even increase productivity by 15%.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
The business, which is today announcing a $16 million Series A funding round, has developed AI agents that companies can put to work in their business to identify where AI could drive efficiency, productivity and value, and then to actually implement the technology.
—David Prosser, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Talking politics at work can be a recipe for disaster—the topic is full of potential pitfalls that could lead to workplace arguments or serve as a drag on productivity.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
Studies show that alternating between sitting and standing can improve posture, boost energy, and even increase productivity by 15%.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
The business, which is today announcing a $16 million Series A funding round, has developed AI agents that companies can put to work in their business to identify where AI could drive efficiency, productivity and value, and then to actually implement the technology.
—David Prosser, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Better Workplaces: How to Foster Inclusion and Civility | A Newsweek Horizons Event Promo
By Jason Daniel Nuckolls
Editor
3
Talking politics at work can be a recipe for disaster—the topic is full of potential pitfalls that could lead to workplace arguments or serve as a drag on productivity.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Productivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/productivity. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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