Improving employee efficiency is key
A lot of organizations have abandoned the typical 40 hour work week as the standard that we live by, which makes sense. Most employees work longer hours than their ancestors as consumer choices continue to exponentially multiply and pressure increases to boost revenues and remain competitive. Increased work hours do not necessarily mean increased efficiency though. Conversely, an increase in work-hours may sometimes have a negative effect on employee efficiency.
The question then becomes: How can you improve employee efficiency when work hours increase? Here are three ways to improve employee efficiency and productivity:
1 – Empower & Communicate
Empowering employees is an important element to increase efficiency. A lot of employers tend to have direct involvement in all day-to-day operations to make sure that quality is not compromised. While it may be true that employers involved in day-to-day operations contribute to organizational success, it may also waste valuable time which could be better spent working on big picture items.
A more effective approach is to assign responsibilities to employees who are capable and can be trusted in their ability to perform. This will also help employees develop additional skills, a sense of responsibility, and leadership experience – all key elements that could benefit your organization.
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