5 Ways to Increase Employee Productivity
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Productivity has become a buzzword in recent years. But it’s more than just a buzzy concept for managers—it’s essential to success.
Productivity is what drives business, from creating innovative products to making sales. That’s why employee productivity is the lifeblood of any company.
Use these five strategies to increase employee productivity and success.
Assign Roles Wisely
The roles and positions assigned to employees should match their interests and skills. When they don’t, it’s common for employees to fall behind. Time is wasted when an employee doesn’t have the motivation for a position and/or they regularly need to research or get support trying to figure out how to do their job.
Assign roles based on individual strengths. However, be careful to not assign too many responsibilities to each person. It’s hard to stay productive when wearing too many hats.
Offer Training and Education
Regular training and opportunities to learn are vital for productivity. Employees should know what your expectations are. Then, they should be given the right tools and information to meet them.
Training shouldn’t be limited to initial onboarding. Make sure training sessions and workshops happen frequently throughout employment.
Allow Breaks
Employees’ time away from work might be just as important as time spent at their desks. Productivity often suffers when employees are overworked or constantly task switching.
Encourage set break times for lunch or to go on a walk. Allow employees to rest for a moment between different tasks or projects. This online time clock can help you keep track of their schedule and break times.
Don’t Underestimate Communication
Good communication can help improve employee productivity. Even when working remotely, make it clear to employees that you’re available for meetings or calls when needed.
Set up a calendar where employees can schedule chats. Respond regularly to emails. In other words, be available to talk when an employee gets stuck and needs your support.
That way, they can resolve issues or confusion quickly and continue seamlessly with their tasks.
Create a Productive Environment
Your employees may be working from the office or remotely, but either way, you have some control over their environment. That means you can help to create a more productive environment for your team.
Reduce distractions as much as possible. In the office, this can mean turning off TVs or avoiding loud chatter. For employees working from home, this might mean refraining from sending too many messages to check in throughout the day.
These distractions can slow employees down and prevent them from ever getting into a productive flow.
Employee Productivity Starts With You
As a manager, there are several ways to have a positive influence on your team. Employee productivity is essential for a thriving company. Thankfully, there are steps you can take to help increase it and motivate your team’s best work.
Want more advice on leading and managing employees? Read more in our business articles!
