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Alessandro Canella

Do you prefer working on tasks or hours?

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New tech companies are changing the time management approach for employees. They allow employees to focus on completing tasks instead of working under restrictive time windows. That can be a flexible and smart option. What do you think?

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Elena Albright
I have mixed feelings here. Would be great to say 'tasks' but when you're employed full-time and you're not a freelancer you will always have never-ending amount of tasks to fill your time.
Alessandro Canella
@elena_alehno True! The realities of working full time does have its own demerits.
Anastasiia Zvenigorodskaia
Hi! working on tasks - good for my productivity
Shivam Thiagarajan
I definitely prefer working in terms of tasks, as ultimately that is what moves the needle.
Alessandro Canella
@shivam_thiagarajan Yes exactly that is the point
Brittany Salas
Tasks! The better one becomes at the task the less time it can take, leaving more room for other tasks. Hours on the other hand create an opportunity to extend the amount of time it takes to do unsavory tasks.
Alessandro Canella
@brittany_salas Agree! I've seen people stretching their tasks to fit time windows. Not good for anybody
Magdalena Tran
Very interesting. I always said that you should be paid based on results, not time. So this is definitely something I would prefer!
Alessandro Canella
@magdalena_tran1 Nice point! Results also matter irrespective of one's focus on time or tasks.
Anoir Houmou
Working on individual tasks can boost productivity, it's like setting yourself smaller and attainable goals
Alessandro Canella
@anoirhoumou Correct! We are more productive when focused on completing a task rather than being time bound. :)
Pooja Lahoti
Definitely based on tasks.
Brianna Bitton
I love working on tasks.
Toh Xue Zun
Tasks, love the dopamine effect each time a task is completed.
Alessandro Canella
@tohxuezun I surely feel the same :)
Reshma S
Definitely working on tasks....it will look on how we perform the task very well not how much time it took...
Sanjay Somashekar
Working on tasks would be a great option! It helps us work in a more structured way to achieve our goals.
Alessandro Canella
@sanjay_somashekar Yes, it is a much more productive way too.
Kate Middle
I think it's absolutely smart decision for companies.
Alessandro Canella
@kate_middle It is a productivity asset for companies. Many companies have introduced working four days a week, which has positive results.
Daniel Burns
Definitely on tasks! I think that working under restrictive time frame is a productivity killer, whereas working on tasks is more result-focused, making a person less stressed and in turn, more efficient.
Alessandro Canella
@testifi I agree. But do you think there should be an eventual and bigger time window so we have an idea of completing tasks as per needs of clients or employer?
Richard Gao
I would say it depends on the task. If it's an especially large task, then some of it gets sectioned off into hours. If they're medium to small tasks, then it'll be by task.
Alessandro Canella
@richard_gao2 Makes sense! Also, I have realized that time framing certain task can actually help in boosting productivity.
Roxanne Boutin
Personally, I prefer to work on one task at a time! I'm able to accomplish more without losing my motivation and I feel like I have several fun little challenges to complete.
Alessandro Canella
@roxanne_b I also believe the same but being a co-founder I have to be omnipresent at all tasks.
Rakshitha Kamatam
I think it's absolutely good decision for good productivity!
Software Guy (Aarvy)
Working on tasks increases my productivity.
Rezbook Global
absolute true! Rezbook Global DMC is a global online travel agency in India.