productivity
noun
pro·duc·tiv·i·ty
ˌprō-dək-ˈti-və-tē 
ˌprä-,
prə-ˌdək-
1
: the quality or state of being productive
2
: the rate per unit area or per unit volume at which biomass consumable as food by other organisms is made by producers
Examples of productivity in a Sentence
The country has low agricultural productivity.
The company is looking for ways to improve worker productivity.
There has been an increase in productivity.
Recent Examples on the Web
But how can businesses effectively manage their employees and increase their productivity in the process?
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Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024
To maximize your productivity and safeguard your investment, a charging kit, a protective case, a screen protector, and a stylus are included in this deal.
—Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 4 Apr. 2024
As an example of how a later start to the spring turkey season can positively impact nesting productivity, Ruth points to South Carolina’s neighbor to the north.
—Travis Hall, Field & Stream, 4 Apr. 2024
Some major firms, including BlackRock, Amazon, Apple, and JPMorgan Chase, issued office mandates last year as part of a push to fill offices and boost productivity.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 3 Apr. 2024
To mitigate burnout and improve productivity, worker advocates and lawmakers have been mulling policies such as four-day workweeks.
—Danielle Abril, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024
Researchers at Yale University found that in India and several countries in sub-Saharan Africa, agricultural workers jumped into consumer service jobs and raised their productivity and incomes.
—Patricia Cohen, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024
Research shows those habits pay off with better productivity, creativity, work-life balance, and enjoying your job more.
—Colette Stallbaumer, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2024
Employee retention helps drive profits and improves productivity.
—Jason Leverant, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024
To maximize your productivity and safeguard your investment, a charging kit, a protective case, a screen protector, and a stylus are included in this deal.
—Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 4 Apr. 2024
As an example of how a later start to the spring turkey season can positively impact nesting productivity, Ruth points to South Carolina’s neighbor to the north.
—Travis Hall, Field & Stream, 4 Apr. 2024
Some major firms, including BlackRock, Amazon, Apple, and JPMorgan Chase, issued office mandates last year as part of a push to fill offices and boost productivity.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 3 Apr. 2024
To mitigate burnout and improve productivity, worker advocates and lawmakers have been mulling policies such as four-day workweeks.
—Danielle Abril, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024
Researchers at Yale University found that in India and several countries in sub-Saharan Africa, agricultural workers jumped into consumer service jobs and raised their productivity and incomes.
—Patricia Cohen, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024
Research shows those habits pay off with better productivity, creativity, work-life balance, and enjoying your job more.
—Colette Stallbaumer, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2024
Employee retention helps drive profits and improves productivity.
—Jason Leverant, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
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productivity
noun
pro·duc·tiv·i·ty
(ˌ)prō-ˌdək-ˈtiv-ət-ē
ˌpräd-(ˌ)ək-,
prə-ˌdək-
1
: the quality or state of being productive
2
: the rate of production at which food for other living things is made by living things that are producers
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