When it comes to completing a big project or making a start on the little tasks you’ve been putting off, it has been analysed by Accountemps on 300 HR Managers, that Tuesday’s are apparently the most productive day of the week. After all no one likes Mondays. While Fridays signal the start of the weekend with many employees choosing to finish early meaning little work is actually being completed.
The survey showed that 33% percent of Human Resource managers noticed a rise in productivity levels on a Tuesday compared to Thursdays and Fridays which both scored below 10%. Wednesday was the next most productive day with 23% and Monday surprisingly scored higher than the last two days of the week with 14%.
Giving your employees projects that require the most focus on a Tuesdays is therefore a suggestion that many employers have probably never even considered.
The goal of course should be to attempt to replicate the improvements found on a Tuesday. To assist in making this happen, we have four tips:
– Prioritise
Each day make a list of your key tasks and ensure you focus on these and try not to get side tracked
– Limit distractions
When working on key projects or tasks, turn off likely distractions such as mobile phones. Sign out of social media sites and even close Outlook.
– Quality is paramount
While many employees will try to rush certain tasks, it is often the case where time has not been allocated accordingly that the quality diminishes and results in the task either having to be repeated or improved.
– Consider technology
Utilising Elf Productivity’s Employee Tracking software, employees can be set standards to complete tasks and these can be compared to actual times. Quality can be improved as management can assess the works completed and allocate a score for quality or monitor any waste. As this module links directly to Time and Attendance a reconciliation of productive and non-productive time can be produced at the touch of a button.
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