- Welcome to The Journey.
Today we're gonna share five ways
to increase workplace productivity.
Hey, I'm Sam and this is Emma.
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So, Emma, what are your tips on
how to increase workplace productivity?
- Well first I wanna point out
that oftentimes companies fall into this pattern
of doing things that are trendy.
So, while the ping-pong table
and the fire pole to slide down to the second floor
can be fun and amusing,
it doesn't have quite the long-term effect
that we're going for.
So, I wanna dive into five strategies
to really hone in on improving workplace productivity.
- So, Emma, what's your first tip?
- So, first tip to increase workplace productivity,
Go natural.
This is a great time to remind yourself,
go outdoors, get some natural lighting,
also, add some flowers or plants in your life.
You can put that on my desk, please.
A little greenery will really help to keep the natural vibe
and increase workplace productivity.
- All right, so what's next?
- Making sleep a priority!
This is something that I cannot stress enough,
definitely let your employees
end their workday when they should end their workday,
cause you know what happens after work,
your employees still have to run errands,
maybe do things for their family,
do things in their social life,
and then you still gotta fit in dinner and sleep.
So, sleep should be a priority.
Also make sure that they have the financial needs
to invest in a great mattress.
I know, I feel like I sleep on pillows of air at night
and it keeps me productive.
Also, I would encourage your employees
to really time out when they are off of work
and what I mean by that is,
don't check emails when you've left the workplace.
Also, de-stigmatize naps during the day.
- Yeah, so I know I feel totally recharged
after just a 15 minute nap.
- You know what they call that?
- No.
- A nappachino.
- So, naps are good, but what other tips do you suggest?
- I strongly encourage downtime.
One thing that I see even my coworkers do,
and I've kinda gotten in the habit of being like,
"stop doing this!"
is, don't eat lunch at your desk.
Take that time to go outdoors,
change of scenery, it will really help
refresh your brain and your productivity.
Also, I'd encourage working, like, 52 minutes
and then taking a 17 minute break.
52 minutes, 17 minute break.
- That's easy to remember.
- 52 minutes, 17 minute break.
And I also would encourage to go outside,
maybe do some yoga,
that has been really helpful for me to just clear my head.
Also, I, I sit at a desk a lot of the time
or I'm standing presenting,
so it's just good to get in other positions, stretch it out,
and it will also help to increase your productivity.
- So, we've talked about, ya know, mental and, ya know,
resting, but what are some other physical tips
of how to increase the workplace productivity?
- Ergonomics!
I know at the GoDaddy office,
we are great at doing this,
from having the right size desk,
you could do stand-up desks, sit-down desks,
even certain chairs are good for your lumbar.
And then also having the computer screen
24 to 36 inches away from your eyes
so you're not straining them.
And even down to the mouse you use, that's important,
and the keyboard.
Avoid the carpel tunnel.
All right Sam, so that actually brings up the next tip,
which is all about workplace environment.
And I know I've been to your office in Austin
and I can already see why it's a great place
for productivity,
based on how the workplace is set up.
What are some of your favorite things
about the workplace in Austin?
- So, at Austin, I enjoy the fact
I don't really have to stay by my desk.
We can actually, ya know, they have other rooms
that you can work in.
- Oh, the private rooms.
- Exactly.
- Comfortable chairs, bean bags.
- Oh, gotta love the bean bags.
But it's all about, ya know,
along with the changing the scenery,
get up and, ya know, go to another place
and, ya know, you can let that creativity flow
and be in those other areas.
- Yeah, and then we have that big, open breakroom
with the ping-pong table and snacks, there's a barista,
and then there's long bench tables
so you can work with even some of your friends,
or some of your teammates.
And then we have the offices as well,
where you can have the group meetings
and another change of scenery
of the big white marker boards,
I always love doodling on those.
- And I really enjoy here now, Zoom.
Ya know, you're able to talk to
your other colleagues in other offices
and you're able to communicate over, ya know, video.
- All right, comment below, let us know,
what do you wish your workplace had
that you think would increase productivity?
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