It is no secret that all Human Resources (HR) teams across the world in different industries are invested in elevating the productivity of their employees. HR teams take different approaches to maximize productivity, but not all strategies are equally effective.
However, specific strategic approaches are more effective than others, and some are transferable across different types of workplaces – from startups to more established organizations, from edtech to research forums. Some of these strategies are explored below.
Offering flexibility in work
In today’s post-pandemic world, where most global workforce, including that of nations such as Bangladesh, has embraced the work-from-home module, this is even more important. As individuals now know that they can work better in the comfort of their own homes, many prefer to stick to that. But, even if they cannot shift entirely to work-from-home, they at least desire to work someday in person at the office and in their homes.
Programs for flexible work assist increase employees’ productivity. It aids in reducing ambient stress, which enables better focus and eliminates chance contact. It has been demonstrated that flexible work schedules increase output, make employees happy, and reduce costs. HR teams should support this flexibility as long as they provide work on time and keep quality and integrity intact.
Implementing a standard M&E framework
A standard Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) system is integral to making necessary adjustments to its human resource personnel on-demand for any company. In addition, it assists the company in adjusting its human resources appropriately to boost earnings, market share, and product quality.
Every company makes errors and fails occasionally. M&E analyzes every aspect of a project in great detail, both good and bad. Businesses may pinpoint specific problems owing to extensive M&E papers rather than assuming what went wrong. In many cases, businesses learn more from their mistakes than from their successes.
Ensuring the latest technology and tools
When money is short, employees find it challenging to innovate and do quality work. Even if HR successfully attracts talent, using inferior tools would make it more difficult to retain those employees and attract the most exceptional candidates in the future. Older software and technology are also more prone to viruses and hackers, leading to costly repairs and decreased employee productivity.
It may be frustrating for a company’s best employees even if it has successfully attracted top talent and kept a team of excellent workers. Outdated tools and technology can seriously hamper productivity. it is necessary to update the tools needed to sustain effective company operations continuously.
Fostering innovation and creativity
Setting rules, objectives, and expectations for workers are crucial, but so is allowing the opportunity for creativity, innovation, and flexibility. Employee engagement and productivity are killed when innovation and originality are restricted in favour of doing things the way they have always been. Nevertheless, it is essential to remember that even if employees demonstrate creativity and innovation, they still need rules. Deregulated creativity can also lead to confusion and a lack of focus, eventually halting progress.
Employees are more productive and may increase sales or lower expenses when they are free to use creativity in their work. HR may develop the programs required to promote an innovative and creative workplace culture by analyzing particular areas in your organization. Although restricting creativity can reduce output, allowing for excessive invention and originality without controls can result in low production.
Providing training for development
Instead of consistently developing their talents without direct supervision, employees can most benefit from experienced human advice along the way. For instance, a career coach might help a worker evaluate job market data and assessments to decide which courses to take and skills to hone. With this strategy, staff members are more likely to accomplish their goals and effectively close skill gaps
HR should offer its personnel the right educational tools, such as access to online courses, job market data, and specialized career assistance from career specialists, to help with efficient employee skilling. Employees may be better able to choose relevant skill-building courses depending on their career goals armed with this knowledge.
Comforting the workplace
Employees need to feel comfortable at their workstations to work happily and efficiently. Purchasing quality chairs is a good start, but HR should also ensure that workers understand how to set up their desks for optimal productivity and safety. In addition, poor workplace ergonomics are frequently to blame for back discomfort and headaches.
Investing in employee happiness
Activities that encourage initiative and happiness in the workforce are some of the finest things an HR department can do for its staff, whether planning weekend office hangouts, a day-long excursion, or a sporting event.
Productivity is significantly influenced by human pleasure. Positive feelings seem to energize people. Employee morale and motivation will increase when a culture of awareness, communication, and cooperation is established. A pleasant workplace may be achieved by ensuring employees are acknowledged for their accomplishments, whether through a prize or a simple thank you note.
Author – Ahmad Tousif Jami
