The only time when companies turn their attention to employee productivity, is when the numbers are out. It is only then that the management looks for solutions to problems that it has ignored all this while. So how different will things be if the bosses were to focus on employees and their needs all year around? Here is a short guide on how to increase productivity at the workplace:
One of the first and foremost way is to bring in rewards and recognitions. A small word of appreciation can boost the employee's spirits like nothing else. When the employee knows that his work is bound to be recognised by the management, then he will only strive to work harder.
Next, the management should ensure that the workplace is not a rule-bound space, one in which the employees feel suffocated. Incorporating games or team outings can change the way each one perceives the other, thus leading to a healthy competition.
The regular meetings that are scheduled must be held to keep a tab on the progress of work, and not turn into forums used to pinpoint and criticise the workers. If this is the case, then these sessions will turn into ones that the employees dread. They will soon begin to find excuses to skip the meetings, which will ultimately defeat the very purpose of getting together.
One initiative that companies round the world are bringing in, is ensuring that their employees are a healthy lot. As a report in www.switchandshift.com puts it, “Encourage regular stretching, light exercise and even simple yoga moves as part of the regular workday. This can be offered during lunch breaks and other non-working periods and should be completely voluntarily. You may be surprised by how many people choose to join these activities”.
Another important aspect that needs to be realised by firms is not to stress on attendance and working hours. Irrespective of the number of hours logged in, what matters is the particular employee's efforts towards completing the allotted task.
