Powering up productivity: how to measure productivity

Global household brands, such as Uber, JD Sports, and Santander, have all introduced Return to Office (RTO) policies, cutting down on staff working from home in a bid to improve productivity, innovation and cultural connection. 

On the other hand, there are multiple studies covering how some staff are happier and more productive when working from home; in fact, recent research found that 75% of remote workers believe going back to five days a week in an office would damage their wellbeing.  

So, what’s the real issue here? Fundamentally, the way in which businesses monitor productivity was challenged by the widespread adoption of WFH, with many organisations struggling to truly adapt. 

"To create a productive and motivated workforce, businesses must adapt their management styles and focus on employee engagement to make people want to do their best at work."

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Toolkit one: how to measure productivity

Without actually seeing bums on seats within an office, many managers still find it hard to gauge staff productivity.

Although, let’s face it, just having people sitting at a desk for eight hours each day doesn’t directly translate to ‘productivity’ anyway. 

To create a productive and motivated workforce, businesses must adapt their management styles and focus on employee engagement to make people want to do their best at work.  

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