EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY

Every organization strives to have a productive workforce because this is critical for the growth and sustainability of the organization. Employee Productivity is a measure of economic performance that compares the amount of goods and services produced (output) by an employee with the amount of inputs used to produce those goods and services in a specific period of time. Employee productivity is important because?the amount of money a company spends on employee wages should be less than what the employee earns the company through their work. When employees feel productive and are given the opportunity to actually contribute to the overall organization, they gain a sense of purpose. We’ll therefore focus on the factors that affect employees’ productivity.

Factors that affect employees productivity

1.???Work Environment

A good work environment is a catalyst for employees’ productivity ; no one enjoys working in a toxic environment. It is therefore essential to create a workplace atmosphere that is based on your company's values where your employees feel supported, valued, and safe. Give your employees access to the right environment where they can cooperate and have a healthy competition with their co-workers. This type of environment helps your employees develop healthy work habits, which contributes to creating a productive workforce.

2.???Training & Career Development Opportunities

Every employee wants to grow in their career, so it's essential that they feel like their employer is invested in their professional development and provides them with the relevant training opportunities throughout their journey in the company.

If you don't have a training program yet, it might be time for you to develop one. An untrained employee would not know what they need to do or how to do it more efficiently, which can negatively affect productivity. One good way of facilitating training programs is through microlearning. This human resource tool gives your new employees the information they need and the knowledge they need to thrive in the office.

Plus, make sure each team member has a chance to grow within the company hierarchy, and won't end up feeling stuck in the same position for too long.

3.???Processes

From recruiting to onboarding, compensation, performance management, task delegation and more: establishing processes for your company will allow you to provide your employees with positive experiences from the get-go.

Developing these processes can be time-consuming and it is very much a matter of trial and error. However, once you have them, you'll be a lot more organized and efficient - and so will the rest of the team. Companies with high productivity levels build processes for most of their recurring tasks and projects.

4.???Pay Structure

Employees have bills to pay, children to take care of, and goals to accomplish, and the monetary benefits are obviously one of the reasons why they took a job in your company.

Use this as a motivational tool, by explaining clearly and transparently how your pay structure works and what you consider when deciding if an employee deserves a promotion and raise.

5.???Employee Wellness

Employee wellness has become a popular topic over the past few years, and it refers to the physical and mental health of your team members.

As an employer, you want to provide your employees with all the tools and resources they might need whenever they don't feel their best, as doing so will show them that you care. Creating a wellness program, offering healthy food options at the office cafeteria, and encouraging your workers to put their welfare first help create a healthy and happy employee and could greatly boost employee productivity.

Another way your company can have a positive impact on employees productivity levels is by encouraging workers to live a healthier lifestyle i.e. by giving them access to physical activities that encourage them to get off their seats and move.?You can propose to them to have a "walk to work" day.

6. Diversity

Multi-culture is now more important than ever and it has certainly become an important factor when it comes to employee engagement.

Having diversity in your workplace is one key factor in increasing employee productivity for your company's success. Recruiting representatives with distinctive qualities, religions, cultures and customs gives your employees a sense of belonging in their working environment.

Another advantage of having workplace diversity is that it gives employees an opportunity to learn and understand others' perspectives. This plays a vital role in ensuring strong team dynamics.

7.??Technology And Production Factors

Technology has become an integral part of a modern working environment. Companies that utilize modern technology tend to be more profitable as it helps support employees in their tasks, especially when the job involved technical factors.

For example, installing an AI-fueled business telephone framework allows your employees to have smooth business interchanges between different departments. It also eliminates the need for them to go back and forth over one topic, giving them the opportunity of managing time wisely and focus on completing other tasks. Companies that refuse to utilize modern technology risk employee burnout, which would greatly affect productivity.

8.?? Workplace Ergonomics

Apart from organizational factors, there are also other factors in the work environment that can decrease or increase productivity. While these aren't included in the main factors, it still affects individual productivity.

Factors that may lead to low productivity include:

• Temperature at the workplace
• Air quality
• Poor Lighting
• Hydration
• Office Space Layout and Design