Employee productivity plays a major role in how much a company can grow and succeed. Productivity itself is incredibly important for you as an employee as well. It can create more opportunities and career paths for you, and if you weave it into a part of your company, you can see real benefits in your professional (and even personal) life.
However, only about 60% of work time is spent being productive. That’s mostly because the average employee is interrupted 56 times over the course of the day. There are differences between good and bad interruptions, and there are simple and easy ways to increase your work productivity throughout the day. The good news is that you can increase productivity across your team, building a stronger company along the way. The Advanced Hires team came together and created a list of work productivity tips that we are rolling out into a new blog series.
Today’s WORK PRODUCTIVITY TIP is: Get enough rest and a full night of sleep.
Being well-rested and having a good night’s sleep can do wonders for your productivity in the office. People who get between 7.5 and 9 hours of sleep are at least 20% more productive and effective at what they do, so if you’re only sleeping 4-5 hours a night, that can seriously impact your focus at work. If you’re having trouble sleeping, it’s best to speak to your doctor to see if there is a medical cause.
The power of rest cannot be emphasized enough: employees who have gotten enough sleep will be psychologically calm, physically charged, and able to think more clearly. Companies can help encourage sleep and rest by making sure they are offering a solid work-life balance so that employees have time to wind down before bed and aren’t being worn ragged by unreasonable hours.