When it comes to having a productive workforce, there are different working methods that business leaders and managers use to keep their staff engaged and happy. We would all like to have our employees work as hard and fast as they can, but this is an unrealistic expectation we would put on our staff. So, are there ways to influence their productivity in other ways as opposed to constantly reinforcing the fact that they should be working harder? And can the business be upgraded at the same time? There are some ways to make these happen.

Upgrade Your Hardware To The Cloud

There are many items of software your business could do with to increase productivity. But upgrading to the Cloud will give you a few instantaneous advantages. Having extra storage space over a standard hardware package, or having a reduced carbon footprint. This could be an investment that will save you time, effort and money.  

Redecorate The Office

Giving the office a complete makeover might be a way to inject some enthusiasm into the workplace. People don’t want to be staring at the same four walls for years and years. Have a change of colour, or reorganise the space. Speak to the staff and see what they would like to be more comfortable. There are specialist firms, like Lagan Construction Group that can work with you to create your ideal workspace.

Have Healthier Snacks

Encouraging people to eat healthy snacks, like fruit and nuts instead of the sweet and salty items will help to reduce mid-afternoon energy slumps and increase productivity. As offices tend to bring in birthday cakes or sweet treats as a reward, this can go to help improve the health of your staff.

Change The Office Technology

Giving the technology a change, like the Cloud, can make an office work more productively from the systems perspective. From integrating the use of headsets to using a more up to date phone system. Or installing a Customer Relationship Management system. New tech will work better behind the scenes to keep the office active and efficient in its processes.

The Marketing Of The Business

Customers can become bored and complacent and easily defect to other brands. Look at your content, is it engaging enough to the general public? Encourage communication with your customers and open a dialogue. If you establish a dialogue and you are willing to welcome feedback, you may see where you are struggling to make an impression.

Encourage More Fun Inside And Out

This is the most important. If your colleagues are not happy, why is this? is it the example you are setting? Because it very well might be. Are you encouraging a healthy environment, or are you completely target driven? If you are constantly pushing targets, it may be time to integrate a bit more fun into the workplace. Why not have work theme days, like fancy dress or games days? This can extend to outside the workplace too. Organise regular social outings. Relationships between colleagues that were once tentative can turn into healthy working relationships.