Boost Productivity by Unveiling the Hidden Potential of Your Workforce

In today's competitive business landscape, squeezing every ounce of productivity out of your workforce is so important. You've probably explored efficiency hacks, invested in some funky project management tools, and maybe even dabbled in productivity apps. Yet, you can't shake the feeling that there's more to be gained...

The answer might surprise you. It's not about pushing your staff to do more, it's about unlocking the hidden potential already present within your team.

Here's the truth: 'Employees who are not engaged or who are actively disengaged cost the world $8.8 trillion in lost productivity' [source: Gallup]. That's a significant chunk of your bottom line!

A disengaged employee could be...

• Spending too much time aimlessly scrolling on linkedin ??
• Dragging out tasks
• Extending their breaks, taking their phone to the toilet, spending lots of time away from their desk making tea or chatting to their colleagues
• In a slumped position at their work station

So, how do you tap into this hidden reserve?

?? By focusing on employee well-being.

Here's why:

• Happy employees are more productive. Studies show a direct correlation between employee satisfaction and output. When employees feel valued, supported, and empowered, they're naturally more engaged in their work.
• Reduced absenteeism and burnout. Disengaged employees are more likely to call in sick or be mentally checked out, further impacting productivity.
• Improved creativity and problem-solving. A happy and motivated team is more likely to think outside the box and come up with innovative solutions.

Here are three ways that Essential boosts employee well-being:

• We are flexible: Our staff can take time off for appointments, emergencies, childcare etc without pressure. We know that life happens, and that work comes second to family. We have a mutual respect from this that goes both ways - our staff are happy to stay a little later or come in a little earlier to ensure our client requirements are met. We have also just increased our holiday allowance by 3 days for all staff, meaning those with the highest allowance and entitled to 34 + stats.

• We invest in professional development. We help our employees grow their skills and knowledge, which not only improves their day to day performance, but helps to progress their career. We're always thinking of the succession plan!

These include:

- Training days ran by external trainers

- An internal training academy, with sections from each of our experienced Directors and Department Heads

- Regular 121s with SMART objectives

- University degrees / Apprenticeships for our staff

• We foster a culture of recognition and appreciation. We publicly acknowledge employee achievements, celebrate successes, and create a supportive work environment. A study indicated a 23% increase in profitability between employees who have high level of engagement vs low engagement.

If your company is using temporary agency workers, you may find it harder to connect them to the culture your longer-term staff have adopted. We've included some of these wellbeing services within our standard recruitment package:

• Hero of the Month award; Candidates are nominated by our clients, and winners receive a ￡50 voucher and a social media post to congratulate them.
• Treat days; We'll pop out with treats ranging from donut trays to hiring our ice cream vans!
• Temp to Perm Certificates; If our candidates are taken on permanently by our client, we'll come to congratulate them with a gift and a certificate of permanent employment, which is shared on social media to recognise their achievement.
• Staff surgeries; We'll visit your workplace to create a safe space for our workers to come and discuss any of their issues or discomforts, allowing us to rectify them before they escalate.
• Mental Health Resources; We dedicate a section of our candidate portal to Mental Health, providing useful links and information for anyone struggling.

By focusing on employee well-being, you're not just investing in happier employees, you're investing in a more productive and profitable organisation.

If you would like to transfer your agency requirements to us and discuss your wellbeing goals, arrange a call back form one of our experienced recruitment consultants here: https://www.essentialrecruitment.co.uk/agency-enquiry/