{"id":5845,"date":"2016-08-11T11:45:28","date_gmt":"2016-08-11T11:45:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/c\/?p=5845"},"modified":"2026-02-12T06:18:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T06:18:23","slug":"productivity-in-the-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/productivity-in-the-workplace\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Tips to Increase Productivity in the Workplace"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><b><i>If the latest industry reports are anything to go by, productivity snowballs by <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/emailanalytics.com\/51-productivity-statistics-to-improve-your-teams-performance\/\"><b><i>20 to 25 percent with connected employees<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i>.<\/i><\/b><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For continuous improvement in business growth, it is imperative to ensure all employees are striving to set new benchmarks in terms of productivity. It doesn\u2019t take a rocket scientist to figure out that non-productive employees generally increase challenges for their employers because they negatively affect business longevity. Therefore, businesses invest a big chunk of money in the hiring process to keep the negative consequences of making a bad hire at bay.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, it is not always about bad hiring. There\u2019s a lot more to the picture and before we move on to that, let\u2019s check out some <\/span><i>shocking facts about employee productivity<\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An average employee spends about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/news\/the-intersect\/wp\/2016\/10\/03\/how-many-hours-of-your-life-have-you-wasted-on-work-email-try-our-depressing-calculator\/?noredirect=on\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.1 hours daily checking their inbox<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as almost 121 emails per day are received by them.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlassian.com\/time-wasting-at-work-infographic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An hour of each employee daily<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is wasted on meetings. Well, to add to it, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2012\/09\/06\/hate-meetings-why-most-are-complete-failures.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">67% of meetings<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> end up being failures or have no outcome.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workplace stress leads to a downfall in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5% productivity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the whole team.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/talentculture.com\/6-eye-opening-employee-engagement-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">38% of highly engaged employees<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are highly productive as well.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lp.buffer.com\/state-of-remote-work-2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">75% of remote employees<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> find it easier to be productive at home.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shocking, right? Truth is often this way!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we know, competition among companies is getting spicier with every passing day. So, the question that arises here is, \u2018What could be done to take the reins of the market?\u2019&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The answer to this obvious question is straightforward: \u2018on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/ways-to-increase-your-productivity\/\">how to Increase your productivity<\/a> in the workplace.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But what are the factors that increase productivity? Let\u2019s check out below!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/productivity-in-the-workplace\/#Factors_That_Increase_Productivity\" title=\"Factors That Increase Productivity\">Factors That Increase Productivity<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/productivity-in-the-workplace\/#Tips_to_Improve_Productivity_in_Workplace\" title=\"Tips to Improve Productivity in Workplace\">Tips to Improve Productivity in Workplace<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/productivity-in-the-workplace\/#1_Never_Hesitate_to_Invest_in_Employee_Training\" title=\"#1 Never Hesitate to Invest in Employee Training\">#1 Never Hesitate to Invest in Employee Training<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/productivity-in-the-workplace\/#2_Keep_Your_Employees_Happy\" title=\"#2 Keep Your Employees Happy\">#2 Keep Your Employees Happy<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/productivity-in-the-workplace\/#3_Look_for_Cultural_Fit_While_Recruiting\" title=\"#3 Look for Cultural Fit While Recruiting\">#3 Look for Cultural Fit While Recruiting<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/productivity-in-the-workplace\/#4_Ensure_Seamless_Collaboration\" title=\"#4 Ensure Seamless Collaboration\">#4 Ensure Seamless Collaboration<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/productivity-in-the-workplace\/#5_Encourage_Autonomy\" title=\"#5 Encourage Autonomy\">#5 Encourage Autonomy<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/productivity-in-the-workplace\/#6_Say_Yes_to_Remote_Work\" title=\"#6 Say Yes to Remote Work\">#6 Say Yes to Remote Work<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/productivity-in-the-workplace\/#7_Create_an_Ideal_Workplace_Environment\" title=\"#7 Create an Ideal Workplace Environment\">#7 Create an Ideal Workplace Environment<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/productivity-in-the-workplace\/#8_Dont_Crackdown_on_Social_Media\" title=\"#8 Don\u2019t Crackdown on Social Media\">#8 Don\u2019t Crackdown on Social Media<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/productivity-in-the-workplace\/#9_Let_Your_Expectations_Be_Known_and_Provide_Feedback\" title=\"#9 Let Your Expectations Be Known and Provide Feedback\">#9 Let Your Expectations Be Known and Provide Feedback<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/productivity-in-the-workplace\/#10_Increase_Job_Satisfaction\" title=\"#10 Increase Job Satisfaction\">#10 Increase Job Satisfaction<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/productivity-in-the-workplace\/#Ways_to_Motivate_Employees\" title=\"Ways to Motivate Employees\">Ways to Motivate Employees<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/productivity-in-the-workplace\/#Start_Improving_Employee_Productivity_Today\" title=\"Start Improving Employee Productivity Today!\">Start Improving Employee Productivity Today!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Factors_That_Increase_Productivity\"><\/span><b>Factors That Increase Productivity<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business efficiency is measured by productivity, and if the rates are higher, it leads to increased revenue and profits. Well, that\u2019s the end goal for most businesses, right? Here are five factors that can help improve productivity.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><b>1. Flexibility<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trusting your people to work where they feel flexible will result in improved productivity. This doesn\u2019t mean you have to loosen up entirely and give them total autonomy. Keep track of work by setting realistic goals and deadlines. Monitor individual performance and try to give each one of your team members roles and responsibilities. As they will become more accountable, they will try their best to work in a flexible environment.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><b>2. Technology<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technology has allowed team members to quickly collaborate, whether working on the same floor or remotely. With the right <a href=\"https:\/\/timingapp.com\/blog\/remote-work-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">remote work collaboration tool<\/a> in place, employees can manage their time effectively and connect with each other instantly. This increases individual productivity and makes it easier for team members to share their ideas, feedback, and other stuff in an organized way.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check out:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/productivity-tools-for-marketers\/\">15 Best Productivity Tools for Marketers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><b>3. Environment<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The productivity level of your workplace depends a lot on decor, furniture, noise, and temperature. People will surely work much better when they feel comfortable. On average, working for 8-9 hours daily can get tedious. It is important to enforce regular breaks to keep the employees refreshed. Also, keeping the office clean and organized rather than dirty or messy, helps in boosting productivity and motivation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><b>4. Communication<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/improve-team-communication\/\">open communication<\/a> and share company objectives so that all employees work towards the same goal. Regular training sessions, sharing company updates, and addressing work-related issues help a lot in keeping everyone on the same page. Share upcoming goals and previous achievements to inspire and motivate employees. You can have a common portal or software where everyone can easily communicate and stay updated with what\u2019s going on.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><b>5. Design<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designing a workflow that team members feel comfortable working in, will definitely help in increasing business efficiency. Different teams follow different methodologies and getting the right one for your team in place will increase their focus on tasks, deadlines, and results. Try different workflows and choose the best dynamic work style that\u2019s highly productive and comfortable for your team.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have the basics right, you would want to get closer to seeing better productivity at the workplace. Let\u2019s look at some tips to take you closer to this goal.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_to_Improve_Productivity_in_Workplace\"><\/span><b>Tips to Improve Productivity in Workplace<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While we may think we know it all, there&#8217;s always room for improvement and getting better at what you are already doing. Let\u2019s look at some well-researched tips to help you increase your productivity. Let\u2019s dig in.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Never_Hesitate_to_Invest_in_Employee_Training\"><\/span><b>#1 Never Hesitate to Invest in Employee Training<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><b><i>\u201cAn investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.\u201d<\/i><\/b><\/p><p><b><i>\u2014 Benjamin Franklin<\/i><\/b><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employee training is as important as making a good hire. It is so because your business won\u2019t grow just by the efforts of your top-performing employees, and that\u2019s why it is crucial to ensure that every single worker meets set productivity levels. To achieve this, providing top-notch training to newly-hired employees is critical.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By and large, SMEs hesitate to invest in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofstraining.com\/solutions\/employee-training-software\/\">employee training<\/a> because they think it is the wastage of time and money. Due to this misconception, they struggle to achieve their business objectives in the later stages.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if you don\u2019t want to end up with spinning your wheels, train your employees in the best possible manner and consequently reap benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Keep_Your_Employees_Happy\"><\/span><b>#2 Keep Your Employees Happy<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping employees happy is the best practice of all times, as far as workplace productivity is concerned. Generally, business owners pressurize their employees in the name of improving productivity. However, this tactic of attaining desired results never pays off, as a stressful workplace usually complicates things.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees working under highly stressful conditions can be all but not productive because they don\u2019t do their work willingly.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the flip side, happy employees don\u2019t mind going the extra mile when it comes to improving productivity in the workplace.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, appreciate and respect your employees if you want to enjoy the perks of improved productivity in the workplace. If they\u2019re taking a break and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solitairebliss.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">playing a game of solitaire<\/a>, don\u2019t think any of it. Trust that your employees know how to manage their time and stay productive.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Look_for_Cultural_Fit_While_Recruiting\"><\/span><b>#3 Look for Cultural Fit While Recruiting<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increasing workplace productivity isn\u2019t easy unless you have hired the right employees for your organization. Most of the time, during the recruitment process, business owners check the education history and work experience of interviewees before making an employment decision.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But they fail to check one crucial aspect: \u2018Cultural Fit.\u2019 Due to this, they face unnecessary hassle related to workplace productivity in the later stages. By all means, appointing experienced employees is an excellent move to elevate the efficiency levels. Still, it is imperative to understand that if the newly-joined employees don\u2019t fit in the culture of your organization, you will never be able to improve workplace productivity.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Henceforth, try to analyze the behavior of potential candidates during the interview process before recruiting them, as that\u2019s how you can improve workplace productivity.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Ensure_Seamless_Collaboration\"><\/span><b>#4 Ensure Seamless Collaboration<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/team-collaboration.png\" alt=\"Team Collaboration\" class=\"wp-image-18893\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018Do you know the factor on which the fate of all businesses depends?\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, it is \u2018How well projects are managed.\u2019 It is crucial to understand if you don\u2019t manage projects aptly and fail to meet deadlines, you are likely to lose clients one by one. As a result, there will be roadblocks for your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For better project management, your employees across different departments must <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/effective-team-collaboration-strategies\/\">work in collaboration<\/a><\/strong>. Proper teamwork brings twofold advantages to the table: \u2018There will be an enhancement in workplace productivity\u2019 and \u2018You will enjoy long-term relationships with your invaluable clients.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These perks are lucrative, right? So, if you genuinely want to improve productivity in the workplace, make sure your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/manage-project-team\/\">employees in different teams <\/a><\/strong>work together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At this juncture, I would like to suggest <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/\">ProProfs Project<\/a><\/strong>, a tool that can help you manage all your projects seamlessly. By using the ProProfs Project Management tool, you will be capable of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Meeting deadlines swiftly.<\/li><li>Ensuring better project calendar management.<\/li><li>Collaborating with multiple teams.<\/li><li>Saving time by creating task dependencies.<\/li><li>Sharing files, discussing and commenting on current projects.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Encourage_Autonomy\"><\/span><b>#5 Encourage Autonomy<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever thought why multinationals don\u2019t encounter the hassle of high <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manatal.com\/blog\/turnover-reduction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">employee turnover<\/a> rate? Nah! Well, that\u2019s sad to know because you have overlooked a crucial aspect of increasing workplace productivity.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ok, ok, no more suspense. MNCs give their employees freedom with regards to breaks, listening to music, playing indoor games, and so forth. Such autonomy you cannot expect from SMEs.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, improving productivity in the workplace is essential. But you cannot insult or treat employees like slaves on the grounds of achieving high-efficiency levels. It is because mental stress only yields poor results.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if you really want to address your concern about how to increase employee productivity in the workplace, encourage your workers to take ownership of tasks that are <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/keys-to-success-in-project-management\/\">crucial for project success<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Say_Yes_to_Remote_Work\"><\/span><b>#6 Say Yes to Remote Work<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This pointer compliments the fifth one, as it is also related to giving freedom to employees. I think I should cut the clutter and tell you that remote workers always bring better results to the table than employees present in the workstation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s more, telecommuters take less sick leaves and log more hours. Therefore, it wouldn\u2019t be wrong to say that they are more engaged at work, which means they are likely to hit high productivity levels.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, you can save a significant amount of money if you agree to provide a remote work facility to employees.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obviously, I am not trying to make any statement that you should allow all your employees to work from home at once. However, you can allow top-performing employees to work remotely, at least. This will surely help to increase productivity at workplace.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Create_an_Ideal_Workplace_Environment\"><\/span><b>#7 Create an Ideal Workplace Environment<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor workplace conditions have always been the major productivity killer, as no one likes to work for that company that cannot offer basic facilities. The importance of creating an ideal workplace environment shouldn\u2019t be taken for granted, as it will trigger the problem of employee turnover.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may already be familiar with this fact that both employee turnover and business productivity share an indirectly proportional relationship with each other. So, yes, improving workplace conditions is no longer an optional choice.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, the office is just like a second home to employees as they spend 9 hours or more in a day. Ask yourself: Would you like to stay in a dirty home\u2026 No! Of course\u2026 Jeez! I think I sound like a philosopher.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before I get carried away, it\u2019s better to share strategies to increase productivity in the workplace:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide first-class equipment<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Develop ergonomic space<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give liberty to take short breaks<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conduct small fun activities in a week during off-peak hours for the sake of increasing employees\u2019 job satisfaction level<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Dont_Crackdown_on_Social_Media\"><\/span><b>#8 Don\u2019t Crackdown on Social Media<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of the time, businesses prohibit the usage of social media from taking care of their concerns related to \u2018how to improve productivity in the workplace.\u2019 Well, it seems like a good move, but the reality is it isn\u2019t.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Except for killing time, employees use public platforms like Facebook, Twitter, etc. for different reasons. For instance, some use social media platforms to reduce mental stress, while some use it to help their professional connections.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, if you set strict rules around the usage of SM sites, it will send a wrong message that you don\u2019t trust your employees. This will certainly reduce productivity in the workplace.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, don\u2019t crackdown on social media if improving productivity in the workplace is your main objective.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Let_Your_Expectations_Be_Known_and_Provide_Feedback\"><\/span><b>#9 Let Your Expectations Be Known and Provide Feedback<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To increase productivity at workplace, it\u2019s crucial to reveal your expectations to your employees. It is fundamental because if your employees know what goals they are supposed to meet, they are likely to push their limits while doing their work. This will improve the productivity levels of your employees, and that is going to benefit your business for sure.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides this, it is vitally important to give feedback to high-performing employees. In case accomplishments don\u2019t get acknowledged in timely, there is a high possibility your top-performing employees lose the zeal and stop putting efforts while doing their work. This is harmful to your business\u2019s overall health. In a nutshell, your few positive words can instill confidence in your employees to excel at work.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s more, you should handle errors or failures gently, as lashing out on your employees will lead to communication barriers between employers and employees. This will make you feel helpless while improving productivity in the workplace. So, be approachable and make necessary decisions when an employee shares his\/her problems with regards to a drop in the performance.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Increase_Job_Satisfaction\"><\/span><b>#10 Increase Job Satisfaction<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally, productivity at the workplace drops when the job satisfaction of employees starts going down. At a certain point, employees think of switching to another company, which further reduces the odds of increasing productivity in the workplace.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reason behind dwindling job satisfaction levels could be anything. Therefore, you should keep trying to maintain long-term associations with your employees. Tech giants like Facebook and Google always strive to improve the job satisfaction level of their employees, and that\u2019s why they enjoy the advantages of improved productivity in the workplace for ages.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if you want your employees to aim for high productivity levels, increase their job satisfaction by subsidizing gym memberships, offering movie passes (periodically), etc.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ways_to_Motivate_Employees\"><\/span><b>Ways to Motivate Employees<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motivation is like a powerful force that drives and pushes us to channel our efforts in the right direction. So, you can imagine how crucial it is to consider employee motivation. It refers to the factors that motivate employees to give in their very best. Business productivity will surely boost when the employees will work with more dedication. The real deal is to identify the motivating factors. Let\u2019s look at the best and the most common ones lie ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><b>Praise<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: People feel happy and motivated when their work is appreciated. You should provide them with genuine positive feedback and this will make an employee want to contribute to the organization\u2019s success. Knowing that your work is valued will easily motivate anyone.<\/span><\/li><li><b>Reward Employees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.empuls.io\/employee-rewards-system\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow noopener\">Rewarding your employees<\/a> is one of the best ways to show your appreciation. So, giving extra incentives and gift vouchers from time to time helps in increasing loyalty and morale. Also, according to various surveys, the majority of employees want rewards or perks over a pay raise.<\/span><\/li><li><b>Be Fair<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Always favoring or giving particular employees extra credit devalues the efforts of everyone else. Managers need to motivate all of their team members. So, it is important to be fair and impartial during disputes and appreciation as well.<\/span><\/li><li><b>Healthy Work-Life Balance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Your team doesn\u2019t want to be worked to the bone as that can only boost productivity temporarily. Make your workers feel happy and provide them a flexible, energetic environment where they can easily manage their work-life balance.<\/span><\/li><li><b>Allow Honest Criticism<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Create an environment where workers can openly express their views on different subjects. Trust your employees and let them keep their point of view, listen to their complaints, and work on them to resolve them. It will motivate them as they will feel valued.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_Improving_Employee_Productivity_Today\"><\/span><b>Start Improving Employee Productivity Today!<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, that\u2019s enough reading for now. Time to take action!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s the takeaway, that can help you:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><i>List your biggest productivity challenges<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Surely, your organization won\u2019t be lacking in all the areas. But, what are the biggest issues stopping your team members from being more productive? Lack of required skill set? Poor communication? Unhealthy work environment? Something else? Write all these down, by scrolling up to the pointers.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><i>Prioritize the issues<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Look at the list and determine the priority of issues that should be fixed. Allocate the issues to the relevant teams and take these on priority to see a boost in employees\u2019 productivity.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><i>Let team members know<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Send out an email or circular or pin it on the notice board that you are working on the solution to fix some challenges. This will keep your employees on the same page and they can even contribute to solving some productivity problems.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bookmark this blog so you can come back later in case your productivity gets hampered.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><b>FAQs<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Q. What can companies do to increase staff productivity?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To increase productivity in the workplace, companies can employ these strategies:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce distractions in the workspace<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improve employee engagement practices.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invite top-performing employees to share their experience during the training programs.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Q. What factors increase productivity?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top 3 factors that can increase workplace productivity are:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Positive work environment&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ergonomic equipment.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote work facility.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Q. Why is productivity important in the workplace?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, if there is no productivity in the workplace, it would be impossible to run a successful business. Simply put, the fate of businesses depends on the number of productive employees.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If the latest industry reports are anything to go by, productivity snowballs by 20 to 25 percent with connected employees. 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