The terrible British weather seems to have lasted much longer than we would all like. Where is the spring and sunshine? Are your energy levels low? Lacking on creative thoughts? We hear you. That’s why we’ve created the Productivity Generator app to inspire you throughout the day. The app has a series of dials looking [...]
We all have days where we struggle to stay focused. Most of us will instinctively reach for the coffee pot or a sugary snack for that much-needed energy boost, but is this doing us any favors in the long run? I’m sure you’re all as familiar as I am with the dreaded caffeine crash that [...]
Exciting times at Citrix today! We’re launching our new video blog series called “The GoTo Guides”, which will take a fun look at ways to improve productivity. Follow or submit your own tips using the hashtag #GoToGuides on Twitter. First up is our stop-motion extravaganza on how to boost brainpower and productivity, with healthy-eating tips [...]
What do you like most about working flexibly? Share it with a tweet! For me, working flexibly means a better work-life balance, less stress (take that, morning commute) and improved productivity. Among other benefits, it also means I can occasionally work from a favorite café or neatly slide a bike ride in between meetings. But [...]
If there is one thing to be certain about working in Britain during winter, it’s that your ability to travel to and from work and meetings will be disrupted by the weather. It might be a light sprinkling of snow, excessively icy conditions or heavy rain, but something will derail public transportation and make the [...]
We pitted a remote worker against an office-bound employee. So, which side are you on? According to a recent TUC report, employees spend about 200 hours (equivalent to an extra 5 working weeks) traveling to and from work per year. Imagine that time stacking up throughout your career. I’m not alone in wanting to claw [...]
At Citrix, we believe everyone should be entitled to flexible working rights that embrace the technologies and lifestyles of the 21st century. This past Tuesday, the UK took another step forward in advancing these rights, announcing radical reforms for flexible working arrangements. Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg’s announcement that UK flexible working laws are outdated [...]
I’ve written before on how using music helps me focus on my most important tasks, but we all have those days when there’s just too much going on, and we need more than a really motivating Spotify playlist. That’s why I’ve put together a few tips on other ways to shut out the chaos. Find a [...]
Add your notebook to your digital workflow. I have written before about the importance of using a notebook to capture ideas and encourage clarity of mind. Because a notebook is isolated from digital noise, you can write notes without having your train of thought interrupted by desktop reminders and notifications. However, if note-taking is a [...]






