Rethink your telephony
If you are still using an ISDN or PSTN phone line, it might be time to rethink. With these types of telephony, you are limited to using your phone wherever the phone is installed, and the radius to which it can reach. This can mean that you have to use a different phone number if you are working from home or on the go.
However, the difference between ISN and VoIP is that VoIP operates through the cloud - or, in other words, over the internet. Thus, VoIP can be used on any device or handset that can connect to the internet.
Whether you need to make a call on your landline, laptop, desktop, tablet, or smartphone, all calls will come from the same number, and be logged in the same place, allowing you to work smarter and more productively from wherever you are in the world.
Dress professionally (even if you work from home)
The way that we dress can affect our mentality - think of it like a warrior putting on armour before going into battle! Though it can be tempting to wear your pyjamas or tracksuit when working from home, or casual attire if your office has a ‘dress down’ policy, this can actually make you feel less productive.
Therefore, simply changing the way that you dress can kickstart your productivity. It doesn’t have to be uncomfortable, starched, formal office attire, but something different to what you would wear on a day off work. This allows you to separate your home and work life even when working from home.
Celebrate flexibility
Flexible working allows people to choose to work in the way that they are most productive. Whether this means implementing a hybrid office model or introducing flexible working hours, this can have a huge impact on workplace productivity.
Collaborate with your team
If you are struggling with something, it goes without saying that this can impact your productivity. However, someone else in your organization might just have the expertise that you need in order to solve the problem. Collaborating and communicating with your colleagues is a great way to boost overall productivity.
Develop a culture of learning and growth
Encouraging employees to continuously learn is a fantastic way to upskill your workforce, and keep on top of training in order to make things more productive and efficient. By doing so, you will be ensuring that your business is future-proof, and laying the foundations for potential later growth.
Trust your employees - don’t be a micromanager!
When people are not happy at work, they will be less productive, so let them manage their own time and put some faith in their abilities. People don’t leave companies, they leave managers who micromanage every aspect of their job. In fact, LinkedIn reports that 75% of people have quit their job just to get away from a manager at least once in their life.
And there you have it - 6 ways that you can kickstart productivity in 2022, boosting morale, efficiency, and future-proofing your business in the process.