You sit down at your desk, your head still a little fuzzy from the lack of sleep and your commute. You reluctantly open up your relevant business files. Then, you remember Twitter exists, so you head on over there to see what the latest outrage is. Half an hour later, you decide to work, then remember you didn’t reply to that text from a friend… and on and on it continues.
We all do it; struggle to get going in the morning, not really up to speed until around 11am. Your employees do it as well; in fact, they might struggle even more than you, the business owner, do. If you want to reach your business goals, ensuring that everyone is able to hit the ground running is vital in terms of productivity.
So, for both yourself and your employees, you’re going to need to establish an office routine to get everyone on the same page. Below is an outline of a routine that might work; why not try it and see if it can make a difference for you?
START: Check ID Badges
Employees shouldn’t be allowed into the building unless they have their ID card with them; it’s that simple. Even if you know them; even if they’ve been working for you for years. Business security is vital in this day and age, and insisting on ID cards being shown means your employees are already thinking ahead before they even arrive at the office. If you don’t presently have an ID system, then you can look for further information on cards that help to ensure no one is in your office that shouldn’t be there.
NEXT: Checking A Morning “To Do” List
No employee should come into work and not know what to do. Try and get into the habit of assigning tasks the night before. You might find services like Trello are particularly useful for this, allowing you to keep track of what everyone should be doing.
NEXT: Refreshments
Insist that all employees have a glass (or bottle) of water at their desks throughout the day. Improved water intake can help increase mental acuity, meaning your business will benefit from the increased abilities that your employees are able to enjoy.
NEXT: Cut Short Any Gossip / Fun Conversations
Of course, you don’t need to be a drill sergeant in your business, but you do need to insist that business comes first. With the first steps completed, insist that your employees get down to work for at least an hour. If they have any issues that need to be discussed, ask that they don’t do so until 11am, unless their problem directly prevents them from working in the meantime.
By establishing a distinct morning routine, you can be sure that your employees are always ready to work from the moment they set foot through the door. Both your business and your employees will benefit from the increased productivity, so make the most of it!
