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4 Things That Could Impede Business Productivity if Left Unchecked

  • November 4, 2021
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Getting a business going can be a long and complex process. However, once you’ve established a firm foothold, the next thing you’ll need to do is maintain it. You have to make sure that you have an excellent operational structure in place to do this.

To get the best from your business, you have to understand how poor productivity may affect it in the long term. This article discusses how lack of productivity can impact your enterprise, the factors that impede business productivity, and what you can do to boost productivity in your company.

Poor productivity can affect your business in several ways. The company’s bottom line and business productivity are correlated. When resources such as capital or time are utilized inefficiently, the company’s profit margin is reduced.

If profit is low, leaders may opt to downsize by letting go of employees. This can lead to poor team member morale and motivation for those left behind in the company.

After all, staff turnover, absenteeism, and disengagement increase when factors that hinder productivity aren’t appropriately addressed.

The domino effect of low business productivity harms all areas of the organization. Here  are just some of the things that can hinder productivity in the workplace and how they can be handled or resolved:

1. Poor Time Management

Time is the most valuable resource globally, but managing it isn’t an easy task, especially for small businesses. If you handle your time in the right way, you’ll maximize your productivity and improve your company’s profits.

But if you waste time, the chances are that you won’t earn much and may even end up bankrupt.

Poor time management can lead to a loss in productivity. This is because several tasks need to be done at once, and it may be challenging for an individual or team to do all of them simultaneously. 

For example, if you’re trying to complete multiple tasks at once, it can be overwhelming and cause employees to get distracted. Hence, time management is crucial in the workplace. Here are simple but effective time management tips and solutions:

  • Identify priorities and set deadlines for tasks and projects.
  • Learn to work smarter, not harder, by utilizing technology, online tools, and automation to manage projects and perform certain tasks.
  • Minimize distractions in the work premises and avoid activities that promote procrastination (e.g., clutter, chatty colleagues, non-work-related Internet browsing, and gossiping).
  • Avoid fatigue or exhaustion by acknowledging the need for breaks.
  • Stop multitasking; focus instead on the most urgent task at hand and move on to the next only when you’re done.

2. Technology Problems

Modern technology plays a vital role in improving the productivity and efficiency of business organizations. Companies that fail to take advantage of technology with the help of a Dallas managed IT company and similar establishments may lose their competitive position.

Utilizing the right technology for your business boosts performance and profitability. However, technology costs, security threats, inadequate training or skills gap, and legal compliance can cause issues in the workplace and get in the way of productivity.

IT problems can lead to a loss in productivity. For instance, when technical issues arise, they can disrupt business operations and result in lost time. If the office network crashes, team members may be unable to work at all.

Employees who are less technologically adept may not work as efficiently as those with proper knowledge and skills. Fortunately, there are several ways to mitigate tech issues so they don’t hamper business productivity:

  • Hire a reliable managed IT service or provider to identify risks and threats in your network. Given that data breaches are all too common these days, cybersecurity should be a priority for any company or business enterprise that handles sensitive information.
  • You’ll better understand the benefits of a professional IT company when you visit: https://www.buchanan.com/managed-security/.
  • Technology is often heralded as a critical driver for improved business productivity, but it can have a negative effect if not used properly. Invest in training team members to help them utilize tools and systems for greater work efficiency.
  • As technology develops, so does its impact on our lives and work ethic. While technology offers numerous advantages to a business, improper use can also impede productivity at work. Therefore, company leaders should implement clear policies to guide team members on using and not abusing their access to technology.

3. Poor Communication

This is one of the common factors that result in loss of productivity in the workplace. Misunderstandings or miscommunications trigger frustration and stress for everyone involved.

This may then lead to disorganization on a company-wide level where employees aren’t on the same page in terms of operating procedures or objectives.

Communication issues in the workplace can be overcome by addressing problems immediately. Two-way communication should be encouraged while still recognizing and respecting differences in opinion.

Effective communication at work enhances productivity, prevents unnecessary tension, and promotes creative problem-solving.

4. Mental Health Issues

Mental health is one thing, that when ignored can damage the productivity of team members. Various workplace issues can impact mental health, including:

Discrimination

It’s not uncommon to see bias in the workplace, especially concerning hiring practices and lack of inclusivity.

Bullying and Harassment

Bullying from colleagues or harassment from those in higher positions of authority can lead to depression and anxiety.

Job Burnout

Poorly implemented policies and ineffective procedures may result in low energy, lack of focus, or low morale and motivation.

Companies should promote work-life balance to prevent burnout, exhaustion, absenteeism, and employee turnover. Team members suffering from mental health problems may not perform at the level they should.

Company leaders have to implement policies to prevent bullying and discrimination in the workplace. Team members should be encouraged to voice their concerns and given the help they need to overcome their mental health issues.

Takeaway

Several things can affect business productivity, from obvious ones to issues you may not realize impact the performance of your employees.

It’s understandable that with the flood of new and innovative technologies and devices entering the workplace, all aimed at enhancing and improving business productivity, it can be tough to keep up with operating procedures and company policies.

Communication, mental health, and time management are matters that shouldn’t be left unchecked to ensure that all team members are empowered to be productive and achieve satisfaction in what they do.

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