Some companies that have used humor in their training programs and workshops, he said, have reported that general productivity increased by 15 percent and absenteeism decreased.

If production levels stay the same over a given period of time, but efforts increase, then productivity has actually decreased.

With increased domestic violence rates, earnings are lower, productivity at work decreases, and labor market participation declines.

Lefebvre's productivity decreased after several injuries, including a shattered index finger which occurred while blocking a shot.

Colder summer temperatures cause the size, abundance, productivity and variety of plants to decrease.

In 2007, Becht's productivity decreased even more.

Eventually is a key word, because many new users find that productivity actually decreases while they master the machine and software.

Drowsiness can also result in industrial accidents, decreased productivity and interpersonal problems.

Nevertheless, our productivity has decreased in comparison with the United States.

German agriculture had suffered extreme productivity decreases in 1944 and 1945.