The aggressive growth of modern technology would seemingly create massive increases in productivity and efficiency in the workplace. In fact, the ability to utilize tools to automate processes and streamline tasks would give one the impression that the average American worker is getting more done with their time Monday through Friday. However, one of the most costly assumptions that executives makes today is thinking that technology equates to productivity and efficiency. The statistics prove quite the opposite.
The average worker uses approximately 28 percent of their workweek on email. In the U.S., disengaged employees cost about $500 billion a year in lost productivity. Wasted work hours is something that plagues every organization. From sole practitioners all the way to Fortune 500 companies, tackling the beast that is wasted work hours opens the doors to endless possibilities for a workforce, both personally and professionally.
In the spirit of getting stuff done (efficiently that is), we’ve put together a list of 9 practical tips to reduce wasted work hours. Let’s jump in:
- Consider shifting exclusively to stand-up meetings, make it structured and stick to it
- Implement Slack or some other type of team chat option
- Execute micro-goals for daunting tasks
- Reevaluate procedures constantly
- Outsource tasks outside of your wheelhouse
- Measure, measure, measure…metrics should be your team’s lifeline
- Block out a specific timeframe for “distractions” like checking emails, taking breaks, and browsing social media
- Consider “deep work” practices where you isolate yourself from your phone and any other distractions
- Avoid multitasking at all costs, pick a specific task and focus on it solely until completion
As the leader of an organization, you are tasked with the responsibility to ensure that the workplace is a productive environment for the entire team. Being proactive in creating ways to combat wasted work hours is a critical step to improving your company’s culture, reputation, and, of course, overall productivity and efficiency.
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