{"id":4834,"date":"2018-11-30T06:00:11","date_gmt":"2018-11-30T14:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.knowledgecity.com\/?p=4834"},"modified":"2024-04-12T13:31:35","modified_gmt":"2024-04-12T20:31:35","slug":"5-ways-to-increase-employee-productivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.knowledgecity.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-increase-employee-productivity\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Increase Employee Productivity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Employee engagement remains one of the primary factors that help determine workplace productivity and, ultimately, the success of a business. Unfortunately,\u00a0less than <a href=\"https:\/\/news.gallup.com\/poll\/241649\/employee-engagement-rise.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">50 percent<\/a> of\u00a0\u00a0Americans are engaged by their work. While this number has risen over the past few years, there still exists a need to find ways increase overall employee productivity.<\/p>\n<p>Employee engagement refers to being actively involved and taking on tasks with enthusiasm at work. The results of this poll indicate\u00a0more than half of all workers are not engaged in their work and not as productive as they could be. As a manager, this means you need to learn how to increase employee productivity by changing the attitudes of your employees.<\/p>\n<h1>5 Ways to Increase Employee Productivity<\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.knowledgecity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/sleeping-back-in-chair-at-desk.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4841\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.knowledgecity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/sleeping-back-in-chair-at-desk-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Employee sleeping at cluttered desk with old computers and headphones on.\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.knowledgecity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/sleeping-back-in-chair-at-desk.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.knowledgecity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/sleeping-back-in-chair-at-desk-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.knowledgecity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/sleeping-back-in-chair-at-desk-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.knowledgecity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/sleeping-back-in-chair-at-desk-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>1. Show Respect<\/h2>\n<p>Regardless of position or job title, it is absolutely necessary to treat employees as professionals and avoid belittling them. A little respect goes a long way in increasing employee productivity. When employees feel as though they are listened to and that management respects their work, <a href=\"http:\/\/smallbusiness.chron.com\/treat-employees-respect-increase-productivity-31072.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">they are more likely<\/a> to go above and beyond.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>2. Be\u00a0<\/strong>Supportive<\/h2>\n<p>A manager who scoffs at an employee\u2019s request for a newer, faster computer or becomes angered when an employee needs to leave early for a medical appointment will experience significant shortfalls when it comes to employee engagement. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/victorlipman\/2013\/06\/17\/7-management-practices-that-can-improve-employee-productivity\/#6b3f8cb7484c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Employees are human beings<\/a> who desire support when they are having job difficulties or need more flexibility in their schedules. By supporting your employees, you build goodwill, which increases employee productivity.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-4842\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.knowledgecity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/hand-1870179_640-300x227.jpg\" alt=\"man and woman shaking hands and smiling\" width=\"300\" height=\"227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.knowledgecity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/hand-1870179_640-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.knowledgecity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/hand-1870179_640-600x454.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.knowledgecity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/hand-1870179_640.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>3. Recognize Employees<\/h2>\n<p>Recognition is a powerful tool \u2013 even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcgperspectives.com\/content\/articles\/human_resources_leadership_decoding_global_talent\/?chapter=5#chapter5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">more so than money, in some cases<\/a>. Employees like hearing that they did a good job, as it validates the work they do. Therefore, don\u2019t hold back. Be sure to recognize employees when warranted. As a result, they\u2019ll gain an ego boost and are more likely to stay productive to receive future recognition.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Encourage Peer Relationships<\/h2>\n<p>Peer relationships are critical to the modern work experience Nearly <a href=\"http:\/\/go.globoforce.com\/rs\/globoforce\/images\/Fall_2014_Mood_Tracker.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">90 percent <\/a>of workers\u00a0ascribe high levels of importance to the connection between work relationships and quality of life. Having lots of friends in the workplace makes employees less likely to leave the company as well.<\/p>\n<p>As a manager, you need to use this information to your advantage. So, offer opportunities that allow employees to connect with each other.<\/p>\n<p>Some fun ways to encourage employee camaraderie include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have everyone meet in the lunch room for a themed lunch on a weekly basis<\/li>\n<li>Allow extended lunches regularly<\/li>\n<li>Plan outings at local parks and restaurants<\/li>\n<li>Hold happy hours after work<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-4843\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.knowledgecity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/pexels-photo-429247-300x201.jpeg\" alt=\"business man and woman outside with laptop\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.knowledgecity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/pexels-photo-429247-300x201.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.knowledgecity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/pexels-photo-429247-600x402.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.knowledgecity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/pexels-photo-429247.jpeg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>5. Learning and Development Programs<\/h2>\n<p>Studies show a positive relationship between continued <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.knowledgecity.com\/category\/learning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">employee learning and development<\/a> and increased productivity. In fact, an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www-03.ibm.com\/services\/learning\/pdfs\/IBMTraining-TheValueofTraining.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IBM study<\/a> on the value of training and development revealed that a skilled workforce yields a 10 percent increase in productivity. Furthermore, a well-trained workforce can lead to <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.knowledgecity.com\/why-continued-employee-training-is-important\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">higher employee retention rates and large annual savings<\/a> for the organization.<\/p>\n<h2>Learn More<\/h2>\n<p>For more information about the importance of employee productivity as well as other business skills, check out the online video training <a href=\"https:\/\/www.knowledgecity.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">KnowledgeCity<\/a> offers. You can view videos pertaining to employee engagement and other topics that can help you gain an edge as a manager.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Employee engagement remains one of the primary factors that help determine workplace productivity and, ultimately, the success of a business. 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