by Brian McKay
As much as you might want your employees to be working to their fullest every single day of the year, there is no way that it is going to happen. After all, we all go through natural peaks and troughs when it comes to productivity. Sometimes we might feel ready to seize the day as much as possible, while others we could struggle to get out of bed in the morning! This is going to be the case for your employees as well. Sometimes, people might feel a bit sluggish and unable to get going even once they arrive in the office.
Thankfully, these periods of low productivity shouldn’t last for more than a day or two. However, if your employees seem to be running on empty for a few weeks, it could be time to step in before your company’s revenues start to suffer. Here are a few things that you might want to try.
Cut Down On Days Off
One of the biggest costs to any business is sick days. Even though it’s your legal obligation to continue paying an employee who is off sick, it can still work out very expensive. So, it’s in your best interest to keep your workers healthy so that they don’t end up under the weather too often. You might want to use a telehealth service so that your employees can quickly check in with a doctor when they need to. It’s also worth having fresh fruit on offer in the office so that people aren’t as inclined to go for unhealthy snacks.
Set Some Goals For Employees
It’s worth having regular reviews with your employees so that you can assess their progress within the company. Not only that, though, but this also gives you the chance to Set them some goals and targets to work towards. Lots of people respond well to goals as they can help them stay motivated and focused on what they need to achieve.
Work On Your Office
Business owners have a tendency to underestimate just how important the office environment is for employees. If it is quite plain and boring, then it is hardly going to be the most inspiring place to work. Make sure the office is decorated in bright colors and that employees are able to personalize their own desks with family photos and plants. That will help them feel right at home while at work.
Cut Out Any Distractions
It’s important that there are no distractions in the office or else your employees might not be able to concentrate on their work. If you have the radio on in the background, it’s best to choose a station that plays classical music or jazz as there will be no lyrics to distract anyone. It’s also best if everyone turns their personal phones and tablet devices onto silent and stored in a desk drawer, unless they are required for business.
Hopefully, all of these tips can help you improve the overall productivity of your company's employees!
