Being more efficient in the office really comes down to being more efficient with your time. The best way to do this is by analysing your daily tasks and spotting areas where you can make improvements. 

If you are returning to work and want to make improvements to your business, here are three things you could try to help you and your employees work more efficiently…

Get organised

The best place to start is by clearing your workspace and getting yourself organised. A clean desk area also helps to clear your mind.

Try to give your computer desktop a clear out too. Delete old work or create new folders to help you find your files more easily.

Finally, get into a habit of putting your work away and cleaning up at the end of each day. This will help you to come in and get started straight away the next morning.

Technology

Updating your office technology is another way to increase work efficiency. For example, investing in faster computers or buying iPads for client meetings.

Managed Print Services can also help your business to run more efficiently. This is because it allows you to create a bespoke printing strategy that fits into your business.

As part of an improved printing strategy, managed print services will optimise your printing infrastructure. This will not only help to save your company money but will also improve office productivity.

Teamwork

The final step is to encourage efficient work ethos from the rest of your team. Announce what steps you are taking to make improvements within the office. This will ensure that they are all aware of your objectives and ready to put them into practice.

Try to involve your employees as much as possible and run training sessions to show them how to effectively manage their time and workflow.

By keeping your staff in the loop with your strategy you may even find that they have some great ideas of their own.

Disclosure: This is a collaborative post.

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