Companies need to focus on boosting productivity at a time where any inefficiency could be highly costly, despite the fact the average person in the UK wastes 33% of the working year – that is 87 days of the 235 days worked (The 2008 Proudfoot Global Productivity Report) .
In March 2009, business advisor BDO Stoy Hayward announced predictions that more than 320,000 jobs may be lost over the coming months so now, more than ever, companies will need to have much more organised and efficient workforces.
Practical organisation solutions can easily be implemented throughout an organisation. The benefits of implementing learnt time management and organisation techniques, and improving office environments that employees are proud of, increases productivity and thus the company becomes more competitive.
With the UK having the longest working week in Europe – an average of 43.6 hours compared to the EU average of 40.4, businesses need to become aware of the simple changes they can implement in the day to day running of the business by improving office filing systems, making better use of their desk space or learning new time management techniques, which leads to less waste and more effective resource management.
In fact, Robbie Weir, programme manager for Envirowise, the resource efficiency company, has found that more efficient time management and organisation will not only save those pennies but ‘can also lead to an increase in turnover of up to 4%. (Envirowise Press Release 2008)
With statistics like these, time management and organisation guidance is crucial for riding the current storm. The way to achieve this is through engaging with employees; it is essential to find solutions that motivate employees, and create a fresh outlook on the business and working day – particularly during times of economic uncertainty, when negativity can nibble away at workers’ enthusiasm.
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