October 9, 2022
You will only get the best out of your staff and your business if you look for ways to improve employee productivity. Fortunately, this isn't too hard to do and only requires small changes.
Staff often become bored at work because it feels like a drag coming into the office. Maybe it's dirty, old, or just has a negative vibe. This makes your staff feel like they just want to come in, struggle all day and leave as soon as they can. And this means they won't work to their full potential. But modern and dynamic co-working spaces like Level 39 offer a new and unique approach where workers can meet like-minded people from other sectors in a vibrant space.
Managing workload is an essential skill for any business manager. You can give your staff too much to do, causing burnout and fatigue. Or you can underserve them, making them feel undervalued and bored. But managing this depends on many factors. And each of your staff is also unique. For example, one of your workers might be able to handle more than the other. So work with your employees on an individual level, increasing or decreasing workload as required.
A recent survey found that just over 30% of workers found that their work expectations increased their general stress level. And this can be because you expect too much of them, or they aren't sure what you expect. So, you can use solid onboarding to make sure your employees know what they need to do and where they fit in. This can increase retention by as much as 80% and helps staff fit into your company culture with training, support and feedback.
The world has changed significantly over the past 20 years. Since the start of the new century, we have become more aware of the need for a good work-life balance. This is essential for your employee productivity since they shouldn't be feeling bogged down. One of the easiest things you can do is offer flexible work hours. And this works for almost everyone. For example, people with children need more time in the morning, and some staff may compensate for disabilities.
Finally, you should also make sure you hire the right person for the job in the first place. This is a vital part of the process, so it shouldn't be rushed. You want someone who wants to be there. So recruit people based on how you feel about them rather than just what is on their CV. Even the most talented people may not fit into your company. So hiring based on a CV is one of the biggest mistakes you can make because a misalignment means neither party will be satisfied.
You can help your business if you improve employee productivity. There are many ways to do this, such as making workplace changes, using good onboarding, and hiring staff who will fit.
