5 Home Office Ideas to Increase Productivity

Whether you have a home office or manage a team, productivity is vital for business success. A distracted, stressed, and unmotivated team is not a productive team. This applies if you are the only person in your own business too. A lot of productivity issues are caused by external factors. It is unfair to blame the team or come down too harshly on yourself if working conditions aren’t ideal. Here are 5 home office ideas to increase productivity.

Natural Sunlight

Increased exposure to natural sunlight triggers the production of serotonin, otherwise known as the happy hormone. Not enough sunlight can leave people feeling both stressed and drained. Velux roof windows can transform a dank and dreary space into a light and airy. The transformation goes beyond the physical space and lifts everyone’s mood, creating a more productive office.

Office Plants

With an increase in sunlight, office plants can come in. They’re not just aesthetically pleasing; some plants act as natural air filters. Working in a pleasant environment is essential. An aesthetically pleasing office is a productive office. Office plants can cut through the gloom of a dreary day with a splash of color, meaning the office is more likely to get work done. Looking after the plants provides a little break from the workflow too.

Little Breaks

Little breaks do not mean mindlessly scrolling social media or responding to emails. Having a tea break away from the desk or even just standing up and stretching can refresh the mind. It means that any problems might be solved quicker with a fresh way of looking at things. Once the problem with the first task is dealt with, the next task can be tackled sooner. It gives minds the chance to reset. Even little breaks help manage stress. Lunch should always be taken away from the desk.

Say No to Multitasking

Multitasking is a productivity killer. Each task requires full attention, even the mundane ones. Only assign one task at a time or be clear that each task on the calendar is to be dealt with in its own time. Doing more than one thing at once is stressful. It also divides attention, ensuring that each task takes longer as the flow is continuously disrupted. The tasks are done while multitasking isn’t done to the best of the office worker’s ability either. This wastes even more time because a task might need to be repeated. It is also a morale killer. People like to do things right the first time. Multitasking is setting up for failure.

Appropriate Office Furniture

Sitting in an uncomfortable and unsupportive chair can lead to back pain. Constantly fidgeting to feel comfortable is distracting for everyone. It doesn’t stop at chairs. Desks and tables need to be sturdy. A desk that wobbles can roll pens to the floor. It is annoying when trying to focus. You or the team need to be physically comfortable to get work done. Don’t just buy chairs because they look good. Buy chairs that are proven to be supportive.

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