If you experience decreasing productivity in your office, you need to quickly figure out what causes it. Often, it is caused by "small" obstacles that have ultimately negative effect no how your employees behave to themselves and customers. openforum.com summed up the most common obstacles to beware.
Chatty colleagues
Colleagues who do not know when to stop talking must be made clear that there is no time for chatting.
Hidden copies of emails
Introduce the rule of downloading e-mails in which employees are listed on the hidden copy into a separate folder. Thus, they will not be so disturbed by emails that can be read when they have more time.
Noise
Noise in the office has a particularly disturbing effect especially when personal names are mentiones. Employees who hear a name of their colleague or friend quickly lose concentration. It may help to allow hearing of instrumental music or using headphones.
Temperature
Too much heat or cold is a big obstacle. Employees are either focused on how to warm up or falling asleep.
Sitting
Uncomfortable chair decreases productivity very quickly, especially when you sit on it all day.
Hunger
Hungry person is unable to concentrate properly. Snacks and drink in the office can help.
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