{"id":17347,"date":"2023-01-17T14:56:08","date_gmt":"2023-01-17T14:56:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smarterbusinessprocesses.com\/?p=17347"},"modified":"2023-06-29T21:00:44","modified_gmt":"2023-06-29T21:00:44","slug":"the-productivity-conundrum-what-is-it-and-how-can-it-be-solved","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smarterbusinessprocesses.com\/the-productivity-conundrum-what-is-it-and-how-can-it-be-solved\/","title":{"rendered":"The Productivity Conundrum. What is it and how can it be solved?","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Low productivity in the UK is an ever present challenge. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niesr.ac.uk\/blog\/why-uk-productivity-low-and-how-can-it-improve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">According to the National Institute of Economic and Social Research<\/a>, UK growth from 2008 &#8211; 2020 was an unprecedented 0.5 %, compared to 2.3% in the previous decade, and currently lagging behind France, Germany and the U.S.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Productivity?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Productivity means&nbsp;<strong>the efficiency of an organization or its employees to convert inputs, such as capital and labor, into outputs, like services or products<\/strong>. Project managers employ incentives, goals, and communication strategies to boost employee performance and increase productivity.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image-box stk-block-image-box stk-hover-parent stk-block stk-c851676\" data-block-id=\"c851676\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-row stk-block-image-box__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-2889642\" data-block-id=\"2889642\"><style>.stk-2889642 .stk-img-wrapper{width:null% !important;height:nullpx !important}<\/style><figure class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-19866 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/smarterbusinessprocesses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Productivity-Graphic.jpg\" width=\"935\" height=\"652\" alt=\"productivity\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-19866 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/smarterbusinessprocesses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Productivity-Graphic.jpg\" width=\"935\" height=\"652\" alt=\"productivity\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smarterbusinessprocesses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Productivity-Graphic.jpg 935w, https:\/\/smarterbusinessprocesses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Productivity-Graphic-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smarterbusinessprocesses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Productivity-Graphic-768x536.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 935px) 100vw, 935px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-2045ab2\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"2045ab2\"><style>.stk-2045ab2{align-items:center !important;display:flex !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-2045ab2-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-2045ab2-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-subtitle stk-block-subtitle stk-block stk-37a482a\" data-block-id=\"37a482a\"><style>.stk-37a482a{margin-bottom:8px !important;opacity:0 !important}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,.stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-37a482a{opacity:1 !important}.stk-37a482a .stk-block-subtitle__text{color:#FFFFFF !important}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-subtitle__text stk-subtitle has-text-color has-white-color\">Subtitle for This Block<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-9f0299d\" data-block-id=\"9f0299d\"><style>.stk-9f0299d{margin-top:56px !important;opacity:0 !important;transform:translateY(24px) !important}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,.stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-9f0299d{opacity:1 !important;transform:translateY(0px) !important}.stk-9f0299d .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child,.stk-9f0299d .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g,path,rect,polygon,ellipse){fill:#FFFFFF !important}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-9f0299d\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-9-f-0299-d-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-9-f-0299-d-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"arrow-right\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-arrow-right fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is productivity important in workplace?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>But what does that  mean, and why is it so important? In economists\u2019 terms, \u201cproductivity\u201d means labour productivity. Specifically, how much value each worker generates per hour.&nbsp; Higher productivity means higher wages, and an increase in the standard of living. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the current cost of living crisis, and in the face of doom laden media speculation about under investment and inflation, the drive to improve productivity from the ground up has never been more pressing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does productivity affect you ?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of your industry or role in the business or organisation where you work, the level of personal and group productivity will have an impact on costs, and revenues. But what does this actually mean for you and your business?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Analysing your business\u2019 productivity is a positive, proactive way to tackle a national problem. The good news is, making the necessary changes to improve doesn\u2019t have to be expensive or time consuming.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve worked closely with clients from a broad range of industries for over a decade, and pride ourselves on the key areas of;-&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Workflow Management.<\/strong> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>We can identify areas of improvement and help you streamline your workflow, with our<a href=\"https:\/\/smarterbusinessprocesses.com\/business-process-mapping\/\"> Business Process Mapping<\/a> Solutions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep track of your processes and automate the flow of data with our <a href=\"https:\/\/smarterbusinessprocesses.com\/smartercontrols4smartsheet-workflow-manager\/\">Workflow Manager Tool<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Automation. <\/strong> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Automating menial tasks frees up your time, allowing you to concentrate on more important areas of your business. Clients report efficiency gains of 30% and more simply by automating repetitive tasks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Improved Reporting.<\/strong> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Poor, inefficient data management is one of the biggest challenges to productivity. We can help you streamline your data analysis with our <a href=\"https:\/\/smarterbusinessprocesses.com\/smarter-dashboards\/\">Smarter Dashboard<\/a> solution. Save time, and get a clear picture of your data in concise, graphical format.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Communication.<\/strong> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>With remote working here to stay, and clients frequently working out on site, poor communication is fast becoming a time consuming challenge to productivity. Our Smartsheet tools are cloud based, meaning that data is uploaded in real time, ensuring everyone is kept in the loop. Create staff surveys with our tools such as <a href=\"https:\/\/smarterbusinessprocesses.com\/smarter-forms\/\">Smarter Forms<\/a>, and can take advantage of features such as cascading drop-down lists and conditional logic.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Training<\/strong>. <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensure your team has the skills they need to do the job. Engage with them to ensure they feel part of any new changes, and listen to what they have to say. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/smarterbusinessprocesses.com\/smarter-business-processes-presents-smarter-training\/\">training modules <\/a>are run as 1-2-1 sessions, or remote workshops for the entire team.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But in our experience the real secret is no secret at all. We recognise that nebulous productivity stats and government targets aren\u2019t right for everyone. There is no one size fits all approach. The real answer to the Productivity Conundrum lies in identifying the challenges specific to you and your team.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s in those conversations when we sit down together and talk specifically about your business, your challenges, your goals for the future, that we can start to build a picture of what will work for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Streamlining processes to improve productivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We have the tools and a team of experienced consultants ready to implement the changes you need to see achievable, measurable change, at a pace that\u2019s right for you.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Demo videos of all the solutions mentioned in this blog are available on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@SkillsfinderInfo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Youtube Channel<\/a>. Or, for a free consultation <a href=\"https:\/\/smarterbusinessprocesses.com\/register-your-interest\/\">get in touch with us today<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We reflect on the reality of improved workplace productivity, and what that means for our clients <\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"author":11,"featured_media":17348,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,558],"tags":[191,222,698,699,608,174],"class_list":["post-17347","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-hero","tag-communication","tag-efficiency","tag-productivity","tag-reporting","tag-training","tag-work-management-solution"],"blocksy_meta":{"styles_descriptor":{"styles":{"desktop":"","tablet":"","mobile":""},"google_fonts":[],"version":6}},"featured_image_urls_v2":{"full":["https:\/\/smarterbusinessprocesses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pexels-scott-webb-27406-scaled.jpg",2560,1700,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/smarterbusinessprocesses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pexels-scott-webb-27406-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/smarterbusinessprocesses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pexels-scott-webb-27406-300x199.jpg",300,199,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/smarterbusinessprocesses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pexels-scott-webb-27406-768x510.jpg",768,510,true],"large":["https:\/\/smarterbusinessprocesses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pexels-scott-webb-27406-1024x680.jpg",1024,680,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/smarterbusinessprocesses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pexels-scott-webb-27406-1536x1020.jpg",1536,1020,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/smarterbusinessprocesses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pexels-scott-webb-27406-2048x1360.jpg",2048,1360,true],"wp_review_small":["https:\/\/smarterbusinessprocesses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pexels-scott-webb-27406-65x65.jpg",65,65,true],"wp_review_large":["https:\/\/smarterbusinessprocesses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pexels-scott-webb-27406-320x240.jpg",320,240,true]},"post_excerpt_stackable_v2":"<p>We reflect on the reality of improved workplace productivity, and what that means for our clients <\/p>\n","category_list_v2":"<a href=\"https:\/\/smarterbusinessprocesses.com\/category\/blog\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Blog<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/smarterbusinessprocesses.com\/category\/hero\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Hero<\/a>","author_info_v2":{"name":"Julie Harris","url":"https:\/\/smarterbusinessprocesses.com\/author\/julieh\/"},"comments_num_v2":"0 comments","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"link","format":"url"}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/smarterbusinessprocesses.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17347","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/smarterbusinessprocesses.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/smarterbusinessprocesses.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smarterbusinessprocesses.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smarterbusinessprocesses.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17347"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/smarterbusinessprocesses.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17347\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smarterbusinessprocesses.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17348"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/smarterbusinessprocesses.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17347"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smarterbusinessprocesses.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17347"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smarterbusinessprocesses.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17347"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}