Productivity has been greatly impacted by the changes happening in the business world, and this is particularly evident in business operations.
The Importance of Employee Productivity in the Success of a Company
Productivity is an essential metric for business leaders, as it is a primary driver of revenue growth and margin expansion. In recognition of this, companies are becoming increasingly invested in improving the productivity of their employees.
To achieve this, companies must focus on creating a positive employee experience, one that promotes well-being and engagement. This not only improves productivity but also fosters commitment and encourages open communication among employees.
Employee satisfaction is a key component in this process, as it leads to a range of benefits such as improved employee attitudes, increased performance, and reduced absenteeism.
In other words, satisfied employees are more engaged, motivated, and ultimately more productive, which contributes significantly to the overall productivity of the organization.
6 tips to motivate your employees
Improving productivity is not a one-time effort, but rather a long-term strategy that requires a consistent approach. Learn how to inspire your team and drive their performance to new heights with these 6 key tips.
- Train your teams regularly: In order for your employees to acquire new skills, they need to be trained continuously. Through these training sessions, employees will be able to enhance their efficiency, and effectively execute their responsibilities, and as a result, the company will experience greater success.
A study conducted by Elabe for the “Institut de l’entreprise” found that 67% of French workers recognize the need to develop new skills to remain competitive in the workforce.
- Prioritize employee well-being: Making employee well-being a priority can greatly benefit a company’s economic performance, leading to increased sales and recognition as a top employer.
Furthermore, a 2020 IFOP survey found that 81% of employees consider well-being to be a crucial concern, a significant increase attributed in part to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
- Track and prioritize tasks: In order to better guide your employees in their organization, prioritizing and managing tasks is essential. Moreover, by following up with them on certain important tasks, they will be more motivated to do the work in the most perfect way.
- Build trust: In order for your team to be engaged and invested in their work, they must possess a sense of confidence and empowerment. This not only promotes fulfillment and fosters open communication, but it also serves as an effective means of unifying and optimizing the performance of your employees.
- Emphasizing collective achievement: The realization of a project is the outcome of the entire team’s efforts, not just an individual’s. Thus, fostering a sense of teamwork and encouraging its continuation is of paramount importance.
- Fostering a strong organizational culture: Contrary to popular belief, organizational culture plays a crucial role in shaping employee perceptions and engagement. Today’s workforce places significant value on a company’s internal values and practices.
3 Beekast activities to improve your employees’ productivity.
Productivity is the lifeblood of any organization and it is essential to continually strive for improvement through any means necessary. One of the most critical factors in achieving this goal is the engagement and motivation of the workforce.
To that end, Beekast offers three activities to unify and enhance the productivity of your employees:
- Weather report: The emotional state of your employees plays a crucial role in determining their productivity as a positive mood leads to increased productivity. Additionally, when employees feel that their emotional well-being is valued, they become even more productive.
The “Weather Report” activity allows you to gain insight into the mood of your team, by encouraging them to express their current emotional state in a meeting, this enables you to adapt the activities that follow to better match the team’s needs.
- Rocket: For the successful completion of certain projects, it is essential to establish clear objectives and the means to achieve them, and we recommend doing so in a collaborative team setting.
The “Rocket” activity enables you to collectively define a project and its objectives, taking the time to actively listen to and incorporate the ideas of your team members. This not only promotes their engagement and commitment but also demonstrates the value placed on their contributions.
- Eisenhower Matrix: For the successful execution of projects, it is crucial to prioritize tasks and attend to the most critical ones first. By organizing and prioritizing the tasks of your team, you can help them to be more efficient and productive.
The Eisenhower Matrix is an effective tool for sorting, ranking and prioritizing tasks. By working together to prioritize tasks, you can foster engagement among your team members and increase productivity.
