For nearly a decade, Robert (“Bobby”) Wiebel of Sparta, NJ, has served as the director of operations for Econo-Pak, a food packing company based in Pennsylvania. In this capacity, he manages the daily operations of two food packaging facilities, one just outside of Sparta in Newton, NJ, and the other in Milford, Pennsylvania. Robert Wiebel also ensures that the 450 employees under his leadership perform efficiently.
Most companies want their employees to perform at their best while on the job. However, actually increasing efficiency and production may seem out of reach to some. Below are a few ways leaders can boost the productivity of their employees:
- Pair skills with tasks. One of the simplest ways of increasing productivity is pairing employees’ skills with specific tasks. This ensures that employees are given roles that play to their strengths and prevents them from struggling. Thus, employees become more efficient because they do not have to deal with a learning curve or surmount a challenge to their personality.
- Increase happiness. When employees are happier, their brain functions better and they are more willing to collaborate with their colleagues. As a result, productivity can go up as much as 12 percent. Leaders can provide employees with a boost in mood by creating a family-like atmosphere, offering various discounts, or implementing a mentorship program.
- Keep employees involved. Although the final say for most situations comes down to the person in charge, employees feel more motivated when they feel involved. Fortunately, accomplishing this is relatively simple. All leaders have to do is listen to and encourage feedback from their employees. This allows employees’ voices to be heard and helps them be more productive.
Most companies want their employees to perform at their best while on the job. However, actually increasing efficiency and production may seem out of reach to some. Below are a few ways leaders can boost the productivity of their employees:
- Pair skills with tasks. One of the simplest ways of increasing productivity is pairing employees’ skills with specific tasks. This ensures that employees are given roles that play to their strengths and prevents them from struggling. Thus, employees become more efficient because they do not have to deal with a learning curve or surmount a challenge to their personality.
- Increase happiness. When employees are happier, their brain functions better and they are more willing to collaborate with their colleagues. As a result, productivity can go up as much as 12 percent. Leaders can provide employees with a boost in mood by creating a family-like atmosphere, offering various discounts, or implementing a mentorship program.
- Keep employees involved. Although the final say for most situations comes down to the person in charge, employees feel more motivated when they feel involved. Fortunately, accomplishing this is relatively simple. All leaders have to do is listen to and encourage feedback from their employees. This allows employees’ voices to be heard and helps them be more productive.