Productivity in business is everything. If this begins to fall, your profits will quickly take a hit. You need to be working efficiently and ensuring all areas of your business are working together well to make the most of your time and resources. If you’re noticing a drop in profits, here are three areas worth taking a look at.
Improve your training
Your staff are absolutely vital to the success of your business, so it makes sense to ensure that everyone is doing the best job possible. For example, if your company is based on sales then you could invest in powercall training. You also have general training that most employees would benefit from, from health and safety training to computing and managing the software that you use. When employees know what they’re doing and are good at their job, you can expect your business to run more efficiently. If you have new staff then training is always going to make sense, but it’s worth considering top up training once a year (or as needed) with your existing employees too. Businesses often need to change slightly over time to adapt to customer demand, but this can mean roles within the company change too. So training just ensures everyone knows exactly what they’re doing.
Upgrade your technology
Technology is so important in the workplace, much of what we do is now done online and so the right hardware and software will keep things running efficiently. Slow and outdated systems and laggy hardware will slow down your workers, wasting time and spoiling their productivity levels. Purchase up to date computers, printers, phones and everything else your office uses on a daily basis. Spend money on updating your systems with relevant software– you could even have your own software created specifically for you. While this can be a significant upfront cost, it will most definitely save you time and money in the long run.
Make your office more efficient
Your office is so much more than four walls and a roof. It’s essentially the heart of your business, it needs to function well. Place computers close to windows so that workers will benefit from the natural light. Purchase good quality desks and chairs so that all of your staff are comfortable, avoiding neck and back strain. Even the colour of the walls can help- neutral colours are inoffensive and will help the space look bright and airy- add touches of blue too as according to colour psychology this can help with productivity in the workplace. The same applies to plants, they can break up the space and add colour and texture without looking fussy, and can actually boost mood (and therefore productivity).
Have you considered upgrading any of these areas of your business as a way to improve productivity? How else have you overcome productivity issues within your company?
