{"id":106,"date":"2018-05-15T00:31:27","date_gmt":"2018-05-15T00:31:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/test.jps-inc.com\/blog\/2018\/11\/15\/how-to-increase-productivity-in-the-office\/"},"modified":"2019-02-26T23:51:07","modified_gmt":"2019-02-26T23:51:07","slug":"how-to-increase-productivity-in-the-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jps-inc.com\/blog\/how-to-increase-productivity-in-the-office\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Increase Productivity in the Office"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sometimes the office can be a boring place. You show up at the same time every day, likely do the same work day in and day out, and are out the door like clockwork.<\/p>\n<p>For employees, an unexciting day at the office can decrease productivity and may even impact quality of work.<\/p>\n<p>How can you make your workplace more suitable for productivity? Keep reading for business environment tips and ways to make the day a little better for your workers.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Designing the Perfect Office <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifehack.org\/articles\/productivity\/15-office-design-tricks-that-will-increase-your-productivity-work.html\">Lifehack<\/a> reports, \u201cIt\u2019s been said that a well-designed office can increase your productivity about 20 percent. However, despite <a href=\"http:\/\/www.towerswatson.com\/assets\/pdf\/2012-Towers-Watson-Global-Workforce-Study.pdf\">the studies and statistics<\/a>, nearly half of the employers interviewed don\u2019t consider workplace design a good business investment.\u201d<span id=\"more-1248\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>While you don\u2019t need to do a complete overhaul of your office, try out these simple changes to make your office even better.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Let It Shine<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If possible, reduce fluorescent lighting in exchange for natural sunlight. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/article\/302732\">Sun exposure<\/a> has been linked to productivity and alertness; just what you want in a workplace.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Be Comfortable<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If your employees\u2019 back, neck and arms get tired or sore when working, that\u2019s likely to cause them to slow down when working. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifehack.org\/articles\/productivity\/15-office-design-tricks-that-will-increase-your-productivity-work.html\">Lifehack<\/a> recommends this set up for proper ergonomics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eyes 24-36 inches from the computer screen. The top of the monitor should be below or at eye-level.<\/li>\n<li>Feet should be on a foot rest or resting on the floor.<\/li>\n<li>A slightly reclined chair posture is best to reduce pressure on your spine and minimize lower back pain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>Reduce Clutter<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This may sound simple, even obvious, but clutter around a workspace can be a distraction. Take the time to have employees personally clean up their desk or area and have someone tidy up the breakroom and shared spaces so everything is neat and organized.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Creating a Productive Office <\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Show Appreciation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>As <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/article\/302732\">Entrepreneur<\/a> explains, \u201cA study reported in <a href=\"http:\/\/hbr.org\/2015\/03\/positive-teams-are-more-productive\">the <em>Harvard Business Review <\/em><\/a>found that workplaces with \u2018positive and virtuous practices\u2019 such as mutual care, support and kindness \u2014 and workplaces that inspire and emphasize the meaningfulness of work, as well as emphasize respect and gratitude \u2014 enjoyed greater productivity, performance and customer satisfaction.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Taking the time to value and appreciate employees goes a long way. Thank them for the hard work they did on a project, or applaud them for a noteworthy accomplishment.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>More Breaks <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>While encouraging more breaks may seem like the opposite of a full workday, they actually promote productivity. Entrepreneur also reported that taking short breaks increased \u201cproductivity and accuracy, especially in repetitive work.\u201d<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>Offer Privacy<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Open-layout office plans are popular but they could inhibit focus and productivity. If neighboring co-workers are loud and distracting, work can suffer. If possible, allow for employees to work in solitude as they need.<\/p>\n<p>Increasing productivity is something managers and business owners are always aiming for, and with these simple tips you\u2019re on your way to an efficient team and office space.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sometimes the office can be a boring place. You show up at the same time every day, likely do the same work day in and day out, and are out the door like clockwork. For employees, an unexciting day at the office can decrease productivity and may even impact quality of work. 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