Distractions in the workplace always occur: Phones ringing, employees talking, cell phones, staplers stapling, meetings, fax machines, typing, and so on. So how are employees supposed to focus on productivity with all distractions?
It doesn’t matter what the distraction is, it still affects productivity. There are several strategies employees and employers can do to minimize distractions.
What can employees do to maintain focus?
- Put the cell phones down!
- Stop playing on the internet!
- Prioritize tasks!
- Focus on one task at a time!
- Turn off Notifications!
- Have an allotted agenda for time and follow it!
- Shut the door to suppress noise!
- Stop procrastinating!
How can employers help employees stay focused in the workplace?
- Provide headsets for employees to drown out noise.
- Suggest more engagement among employees to complete projects faster.
- Motivate your employees.
- Supply coffee to your employees.
- Don’t overwhelming employees with heavy workloads.
- Allow employees to say no.
Distractions are inevitable and learning to adapt to them is the only way to be able to work with it. What are the strategies your workplace deals with them?