Work smarter: 3 practical ways to increase productivity for your small business
According to a Microsoft Work Trend Index Special Report, 85% of business leaders say hybrid work makes them feel less confident about employees' productivity. This makes it critical that you help employees work smarter by staying focused on the work that's most important. The Microsoft eBook, "Work smarter: 3 practical ways to increase productivity for your small business," provides guidance. Download the eBook for tips and how to put them to work.
How can I help my team prioritize their workloads?
One effective way to help your team prioritize is to involve them in the goal-setting process. Research shows that 81% of employees want managers to assist them in prioritizing workloads. By collaborating on setting clear, SMART goals—Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound—you can ensure that everyone is aligned and has a stake in achieving these objectives.
What techniques can improve focus and reduce distractions?
Encouraging the use of technology to block distractions can be very effective. Employees can utilize apps to manage social media or set their phones to 'do not disturb' mode during work hours. Additionally, implementing time-management strategies like the Pomodoro Technique—working for 25 minutes followed by a 5-minute break—can help maintain focus and reduce the average 23 minutes it takes for a worker to refocus after a distraction.
How can cloud technology enhance collaboration?
Cloud technology can significantly enhance collaboration by providing a centralized location for all files and documents. Tools like Microsoft OneDrive allow employees to work together on the same document in real-time, eliminating the hassle of emailing different versions back and forth. This not only keeps information organized but also automates version control, making it easier for teams to stay aligned and productive.
Work smarter: 3 practical ways to increase productivity for your small business
published by Speedster IT
At Speedster we provide IT support in central London to companies in London, and the UK. We specialise in consultancy support services to hundreds of customers throughout the UK across a wide range of sectors – from start-ups to Banks, charities, architects, serviced office providers, estate agents, lifestyle companies, to name a few.
We pride ourselves in being a family run business providing a personalised and rapid response service to each of our clients from our head office in Aldgate, Central London.
Our experienced team has been helping to support small and medium-sized businesses from – 1 user to 500+ users, on-site and remotely for over 15 years!
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