--- layout: default_v3 language: default permalink: employee-productivity/how-to-create-a-productive-workplace.html i18n_link: 2780 updated: 2023-01-11 #--- article key-values ---# collection: default_topiccluster t_keyword: How To Create A Productive Workplace tags: employee productivity, measuring employee productivity, measuring productivity, how to be productive, how to measure productivity in the workplace type: supporting page_id: 2780 hreflang_id: 2780 parent_id: 5797 date_published: 2021-01-19 date_modified: 2023-01-11 #--- javascript schema ---# javascript_schema: - script: jquery_3_2_0_min - script: bootstrap_min - script: article_infinite_scroll - script: article_mix_infinitescroll - script: article_mix - script: article_mix_faq - script: article_mix_toc #--- section schema ---# section_schema: - section: nav-main_menu - section: article_body_v2 - section: footer - section: schedule_demo_cta #--- page key-values ---# meta_tags: t_meta_title: 8 Ways a Positive Culture Can Create a Productive Workplace t_meta_description: Figuring out how to create a productive workplace is a top priority for many businesses. t_meta_abstract: Figuring out how to create a productive workplace is a top priority for many businesses. i_meta_image: article_body: json-ld_article: v_date_published: 2021-01-19 v_date_modified: 2023-01-11 author: p_author_id: 203 t_author: Priyanka Bhadani p_author_url: priyanka-bhadani.html i_author: 203.png t_author_description: Mary Kate Morrow is a writer, editor, and social media professional currently employed as a Digital Content Writer at Altametrics. She previously graduated with both a Bachelors degree in English Language and Literature and a Bachelors degree in Gender Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles. p_author_facebook: //www.facebook.com/HubWorksApp p_author_twitter: https://twitter.com/HubworksApp p_author_linkedin: p_author_instagram: feature_snippet: p_type: text t_title: t_description: content: heading: t_title: 8 Ways a Positive Culture Can Create a Productive Workplace t_description: Figuring out how to create a productive workplace is a top priority for many businesses. image: i_image: 8-ways-a-positive-culture-can-create-a-productive-workplace-1610746649-9676.png t_image_description: How to create a productive workplace v_image_attribution: //pixabay.com/photos/desktop-white-flatlay-office-3820634/ v_image_license: Creative Commons Zero v_video: paragraphs: - t_headline: 8 Steps to Making a Productive Workplace t_text: Crafting a productive workplace culture requires effort and energy but is well worth the long term positive benefits. In fact, case studies have shown that efforts to create productive workplaces influence a wide variety of business factors ranging from work life balance levels to bottom line profitability.

8 steps to create a productive work culture include- p_headline_type: h2 image: i_image: t_description: v_attribution: v_license: video: v_video: uAhWVnsSlGY v_video_language: default t_name: 7 Proven Ways to improve work efficiency & productivity 2020 t_description: 7 Proven Ways / tips to improve work efficiency / productivityWe never take out time to make small improvements in our daily routine to become more active and productive with same efforts.In this video we have shortlisted 7 best practices to improve your work performance and productivity at your workplace.If you haven't subscribed yet then please subscribe to our channel and press the bell icon for latest updates.Also leave a thumbs up if you like this video.Edited by- Deepankar Patil v_url: //youtu.be/uAhWVnsSlGY i_thumbnail: //i.ytimg.com/vi/uAhWVnsSlGY/default.jpg i_thumbnail_1x1: //i.ytimg.com/vi/uAhWVnsSlGY/default.jpg i_thumbnail_4x3: //i.ytimg.com/vi/uAhWVnsSlGY/mqdefault.jpg i_thumbnail_16x9: //i.ytimg.com/vi/uAhWVnsSlGY/sddefault.jpg v_upload_date: 4-24-2018 v_length_minutes: 3 v_length_seconds: 9 v_view_count: 17792 callout_text: - t_headline: 1. Purpose t_text: Case studies suggest that job satisfaction is highly influenced by the sense of purpose that team members feel regarding the work they produce. When team members have higher job satisfaction levels, they are more likely to have higher employee engagement levels.

Higher employee engagement and job satisfaction levels positively influence both the company culture and workplace environment as a whole. Encouraging team members to feel a sense of purpose surrounding the positive work they produce relies on excellent communication.

Management must make sure to clearly express companywide objectives and values to employees. As a result, team members are more likely to align their own personal goals with the goals of their business. p_headline_type: h3 image: i_image: t_description: v_attribution: v_license: callout_text: - t_headline: 2. Transparency t_text: A company culture and work environment that values transparency are immensely beneficial to a business. In order to create productive workplaces, management must make sure that team members are well aware of not only their own responsibilities but the responsibilities of others.

This transparency between team members decreases the likelihood of completing duplicative work and increases long term employee engagement levels. As a result, team members are able to feel more comfortable in their working environment and are more productive. p_headline_type: h3 image: i_image: 2-transparency-1610746982-2374.png t_description: //pixabay.com/photos/table-workplace-pen-keyboard-3997521/ v_attribution: //pixabay.com/photos/table-workplace-pen-keyboard-3997521/ v_license: Creative Commons Zero callout_text: - t_headline: 3. Scenery t_text: Dull office space can negatively influence employee engagement and job satisfaction levels. When team members come into the office space each day to the same view, they can struggle to find motivation and feel bored.

Remember, people work differently in various work environment types. For example, while some people work best in natural light outside, other people prefer a working environment that is inside and less bright. p_headline_type: h3 image: i_image: t_description: v_attribution: v_license: callout_text: - t_title: Tip- t_text: Remote work capabilities allow employees to decide for themselves which working environment helps them to increase productivity levels.
- t_headline: 4. Environment t_text: Subtle work environment factors such as ambient noise levels and natural light exposure can make a significant impact on the overall productivity of a workplace. Case studies suggest that even small changes like adding plants and changing paint colors can help to create productive workers.

An example of a small change used to create productive workspaces is through the application of matte glosses when painting walls. Brighter colors are said to increase emotionality, so less bright colors can help foster a work environment that is less stressful.

Case studies regarding plant introduction into an office space are particularly fascinating. Impacts of plants on mental health include-

p_headline_type: h3 image: i_image: 4-environment-1610746982-2805.png t_description: //pixabay.com/photos/work-write-working-create-3485548/ v_attribution: //pixabay.com/photos/work-write-working-create-3485548/ v_license: Creative Commons Zero callout_text: - t_headline: 5. Tools t_text: Businesses must make sure to supply employees with the tools they need to perform their tasks. A common mistake that companies make is the assumption that there has been a reduction in productive work when in actuality, they have failed to supply team members with the necessary tools.

Some companies are hesitant to provide their workers with various tools to avoid negative impacts on their bottom line profits. However, not supplying the tools needed to produce productive work actually hurts a company's bottom line as well as employee's job satisfaction rates.

Additionally, when employees feel that they are being properly invested in, they are much more likely to create productive work. p_headline_type: h3 image: i_image: t_description: v_attribution: v_license: callout_text: - t_headline: 6. Collaboration t_text: Excellent employee communication and collaboration are foundational to create productive work cultures. When people work well together they are more likely to have high job satisfaction and employee engagement levels.

Positive work benefits that businesses experience as a result of increased collaboration include a boost in the overall company culture and improved long term bottom line profitability. Methods for increasing collaboration opportunities range from brainstorming sessions to shared document accessibility. p_headline_type: h3 image: i_image: t_description: v_attribution: v_license: callout_text: - t_headline: 7. Breaks t_text: Case studies show that team members who take regular breaks are more productive but often employers insist that people work as much as possible. Ironically, hyperfocus on creating a productive workplace can actually end up decreasing productivity by pushing employees too far.

When team members are overworked they are more likely to have lower employee engagement and job satisfaction rates. Additionally, the entire office environment and company culture will be adversely influenced by overworking team members.

To combat this, team members should be encouraged to take regular breaks and maintain a work life balance that is healthy. p_headline_type: h3 image: i_image: 7-breaks-1610746983-5607.png t_description: //pixabay.com/photos/desk-tea-coffee-table-laptop-cup-4222025/ v_attribution: //pixabay.com/photos/desk-tea-coffee-table-laptop-cup-4222025/ v_license: Creative Commons Zero callout_text: - t_title: Note- t_text: Promoting a healthy work life balance that includes plenty of breaks for employees to recharge can increase productivity long term.
- t_headline: 8. Recognition t_text: Employee recognition is absolutely crucial to create and maintain productive office cultures. Unfortunately, too many businesses not only fail to recognize positive work contributions but fail to even satisfy basic employee needs.

For example, team members who are not provided with a living wage, healthcare, and a healthy work life balance are unlikely to become more productive even when recognized for positive work performed.

However, if a business succeeds in satisfying basic employee needs, financial incentives and bonuses can majorly increase productivity. p_headline_type: h3 image: i_image: t_description: v_attribution: v_license: callout_text: - t_headline: Key Takeaways t_text: p_headline_type: h2 image: i_image: key-takeaways-1610746983-1236.png t_description: //pixabay.com/photos/workplace-office-desk-business-2303853/ v_attribution: //pixabay.com/photos/workplace-office-desk-business-2303853/ v_license: Creative Commons Zero callout_text: event_body: json-ld_event: t_name: Employee Scheduling for Restaurant Managers t_description: Attendees will learn how create excellent schedules. The class teaches managers how to estimate the number of employees they need to staff their locations; how to accurately forecast their customer demand; how to quickly and accuaratly write and communicate schedules to employees; and how to evaluate the accuracy and optimization of their schedules to make adjustments. v_start_date: 2022-08-08 i_image: p_location_name: Altametrics Online Webinar Course p_address: webinar.hubworks.com?site=altametrics v_price: 10.00 t_offer_description: Priority Registration v_registration_url: webinar.hubworks.com?site=altametrics ---