Alternative Approach Investments for Maximum Workforce Productivity

Business leaders are always looking for ways to boost productivity among employees. As much as we want logistical decisions and entrepreneurial savvy to get the job finished, that’s far easier said than done. More times than not business leaders need to invest in perceived perks and benefits to see an increase in employee output. Traditional investments made toward increased productivity are tried and true, but they could use revitalized approach. Additionally, investments entrepreneurs may otherwise not consider are equally good for getting the most out of workers.

Here’s a list of the best alternative approaches to improving workforce productivity:

Choice of Chair

Providing comfortable chairs for your desk-bound workers is a given. Business leaders can benefit from going the extra mile in the form of a first-day on the job choice in chair. Purchase three to five office desk chairs of varying design and keep them in a storage space. Wheel them out and let the new employee pick which one is best. Give it to them right then and there. Order a new chair to replace the chosen one and repeat the process for the next hired employee.

Friendly Desk

Few businesses have the room to keep multiple desks available for new employees to test. So instead of the approach to chairs, opt instead for adjustable height desks. Workers come in all shapes and sizes and their work stations ought to accommodate their respective body type - within reason of course. Adjustable desks also encourage bouts of working while standing, which studies suggest helps keep employees healthier and more productive in the long-run.

Around-the-Clock Operations

Can your business run 24-hours a day? If so, why not? If centralized to an office, find ways to allow for rotating staff to occupy the same space. Adjusting desks help fulfill this concept. Secure spaces for storing personal items and leftover work, like installed school lockers, allow for desks and other workstations to be used by more than one employee per day. An around-the-clock office is an especially optimal approach for companies attempting to reach a global market.

Choice of Add-on Technology

Employees may work best with two monitors going at once. Or they may prefer to do half of their job from home. Perhaps a single parent worker with telecommunicative responsibilities would get more work done with a company smartphone plus a laptop with web cam? Tech resources to accompany the standard computer array are wise investments for employers. Why not promote the ability to do more at once, or accomplish tasks in a mobile environment?

Ideal Office Kitchen

Breaks and lunchtime go without saying. Leaving the office during this period is and should always be accepted, but it’s worth it for business leaders to promote workers to stick around, especially on their lunch break. The key to keeping employees around during lunch time is to provide the basics of an office kitchen. One refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, table, and sink ought to cover it. Furthermore, keep a list of all the local delivery places available on the fridge. If an employee desires restaurant food it increases the chances of them sticking around on-site.

Increased worker productivity is the holy grail to employers and business leaders everywhere. Genius office dynamics and dependence on assistance technology can only get us so far. Providing a series of comforts and perks for employees is essential for any company dependent on human resources. And who isn’t?

About the author

Amanda Green is a site contributor that often writes on personal finance, marketing and business. In her free time she enjoys reading and playing volleyball with family and friends. Her work may also be found on http://www.paidtwice.com

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