As one of the leading staffing firms in South Florida, Future Force Personnel knows that numerous factors contribute to workplace productivity…or a lack thereof. And unfortunately, if it’s the latter you’re facing, there’s no magic bullet to fix the problem.
The good news is that if you’re trying to ramp up productivity, and aren’t getting far, there could be some specific reasons why. And when you know the reasons, you can develop a proper solution for overcoming them.
Here’s a look at four possible culprits of reduced productivity:
Reason #1: Poor Management
You probably don’t want to hear it, but poor management is oftentimes one of the key causes of decreased productivity. Employees don’t know what’s expected of them or can’t fulfill their potential becasue they aren’t offered the proper training and support. Likewise, employees who feel disengaged due to a lack of recognition are less likely to perform their best on the job.
Reason #2: Outdated Equipment
When a company expects employees to perform exceptionally, but only provides clunky or outdated equipment, processes, or systems to do so, the results aren’t going to be good. In order to deliver the desired results, employees need access to the right equipment.
Reason #3: A Toxic Employee
Have an employee with a bad attitude, who’s always negative and sarcastic? What about someone who’s a low performer, resulting in co-workers picking up the slack? These are the kinds of employees that can infect the workplace culture like a disease.
You might think, “it’s only one person; how bad could it be?” But one person can do a lot of damage, from reduced morale, to high turnover, to decreased productivity. So it’s time to have a long talk with the employee in question or consider terminating them.
Reason #4: Employee Burnout
If you’ve been forcing employees to do more with less, year after year, the day of reckoning has likely come when they are burned out and disengaged from the job. To overcome this, it’s important to consider whether you actually really do need to hire more permanent staff or reduce the pressure on your core staff by bringing in temporary help.
Need Help Dealing With Decreased Productivity?
Whether you need to hire full-time, or on a temporary basis, Future Force Personnel can help. As one of the leading staffing firms in South Florida, we can give you access to the people you need, where and when you need them. Contact Future Force Personnel today to learn more.