When you start a business on your own, you only have yourself as a barometer. When you start to bring other people into the workforce, you've got to look at productivity in a holistic manner. Everybody is different after all. But what does it really take to make sure that you get the most out of your employees and maximize their productivity?
Reduce Distractions
When you start to look at how people can be distracted purely by multitasking and making changes to engage them, will keep them more productive at their desk.
Improving the Workplace Conditions
Making sure that your employees are working in a comfortable working environment that is not too hot or cold, but also sufficiently comfortable in other ways, such as auditory and sensory ways, will help too.
Give Them the Right Tools
It's very simple, but if they do not have the right tools, they will not be able to complete their work properly. Make sure that every worker has the software package they've been asking for all this time!
Understand Your Metrics
Metrics that are quantifiable will give you far better insight. Have a look at the infographic below to check out how you can measure work efficiency, by incorporating teamwork and measuring the effectiveness of training. It's all grist to the mill. But you have to remember that while these things are measurable, you've got to implement them in the right ways. Productivity is crucial, but you've got to incorporate the right stimulatory components.