{"id":14946,"date":"2019-10-24T14:51:15","date_gmt":"2019-10-24T13:51:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/blog\/?p=14946"},"modified":"2019-10-24T14:55:19","modified_gmt":"2019-10-24T13:55:19","slug":"productivity-at-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/blog\/productivity-at-work\/","title":{"rendered":"5 tips on how to improve your productivity at work"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Whether you are an employee or a business owner, understanding how to increase your productivity at work should be a priority. Everyone, whatever their position within the company, can feel pressure if things are not going to plan. Thankfully, there are a few tips which can make the workplace a happier and more comfortable environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.           Organisation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Prioritising\ntasks which need to be completed can improve productivity and make your job so\nmuch easier. This can even mean ensuring that you have planned the day ahead\nbefore leaving work. A little office “housekeeping” of the paperwork\non your desk or on your computer desktop means that you are not worrying about\nthe next day\u2019s tasks when you should be switching off and relaxing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if you are faced with unexpected issues when you arrive at work, you will have a clear idea as to what tasks need to be addressed when you return to your desk. A schedule helps you to remain focused and there is no greater satisfaction than ticking off items on your to-do list. An organised workspace helps motivation and thus productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.           Take a break<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are\nsuffering from mental fatigue, take a short break, chat to colleagues at the\nwater cooler or get a coffee and re-assess the problem you are tackling. You\nwill return to the issue with a fresh set of eyes and be far more likely to\nfind the solution to the issue at hand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.           Avoid distractions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although interruptions to the working day are inevitable, try to minimise them. Try to keep your workspace private and avoid chatter amongst colleagues if you are hard at work on a project. Unfortunately, in most workplaces, electronic distractions are playing an ever-greater role. Set your phone to vibrate and turn off your email alerts. Instead, check emails within a timeframe that suits the task which you are focused on. The work-home balance is also important for your health, so remember to keep the two separate and your friends and family will benefit just as much as your workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.           Reduce multi-tasking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Trying to\ncarry out more than one task simultaneously can impact efficiency. Focus on one\ntask at a time to move the project forward within the timeframe you have been\nset. You have your day planned, so stick to the most important tasks you have\nprioritised. Studies suggest that trying to run tasks alongside one another\nreduces your ability to hit deadlines. Try to stick to your plan for the day,\nwhen one task is completed move onto the next. When you have completed a part\nof your schedule, reward yourself with that break. You will go back to your\ndesk refreshed and energised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5.           Deadlines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether they are imposed from above or you choose to plan-ahead, deadlines can be key to an efficient working day. If you have followed the four guidelines above, you will be setting yourself automatic times to complete the work you face during the day. By prioritising and ordering your workday, including time-sensitive issues, and placing them in the order of importance, you will improve your efficiency and thus your output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The five tips outlined above can go a long way towards understanding how to increase your productivity at work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other ways for you to increase your productivity at work? Don’t let email take over your day…<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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