Stress? Did Someone Say Stress?
How do you want it… sliced, diced, chopped, you name it! Stress comes in many, many forms.
Right now, let’s talk about stress in the workplace.
Being disorganized is a major reason for stress. Most people aren’t naturally organized.
So when a company hires employees, unless they train them in proper office organization,
they’re doomed to failure in managing their time and productivity. This causes STRESS!
But when we found out about a company that had one of our ladies to go in and talk about
better organization it went very well. One of the employees got help organizing her desk.
The other employees watched and undoubtedly walked away with some great tips.
WOW I thought this employer really cares about his people. He was actively finding a
solution to help lessen their stress while gaining more productivity. If all employers
had one, 1 on 1 time management and organizational training with each employee as they were
hired and then had group refresher seminars twice per year, the improvement would be enormous!
It all starts with basic training. Why do we need to learn to better organize our desks,
time, and overall office space? How do we manage our schedules? What will this do for the
company and it’s employees?
Logically speaking, once employees are better trained on how to effectively schedule their
day and manage their time more effectively, they will be less stressed and productivity would
be sure to increase as apposed to those who have not had training.
So many people looking for work aren’t going to go out and take time management courses so
they can be better employees. Most of us wouldn’t even KNOW to think that way. Unless it’s
taught to us as we grow up, it’s not inherent.
It is now up to employers to take on the roll of educator in time management, workplace
ethics, productivity, etc… Recently our company was told of a training needed for a large
corporation. When I explained that “all we do” is help people learn to schedule their time,
organize their desks, manage their tasks, etc… They said we were on the list!
Let’s give you some simple tips as a company director, owner, or manager to help you start
with your employee training.
- Schedule in an hour to have the training.
- Give an incentive for people to want to attend, such as an extra 15 minutes at the end of
the day where you announce for everyone to stop working and start getting their paperwork and
desk organized for the next day. (Group mentality goes a long way.)
- Pick out a volunteer and tell them that they get help organizing their desk today.
- Talk with them about what is in their paper piles, while the others look on.
- Take everything that is out of place off of their desk and put it into a box on the floor
or to the side.
- Discuss the types of paper coming in and out so you can help them pick a file holder that
is tiered or stacking trays.
- Teach them about having an in box, out box, needs to be done now, needs follow up, etc…
- Next teach them how to block out time in their day planner for each task. Have them allow
more time than they think they will need so they won’t be short of time if their task runs over.
Most of the time we don’t allow ourselves enough time to get things done anyway, nor do we take
into consideration interruptions.
- Have a stack of file folders on hand to use for sorting out the papers.
- Now start filing the papers as needed, discussing possible files that will be needed.
This should get you off to a great start on your own! If you find they need more help, check
out our website at www.thebusywoman.com or have them call for a free consultation.
Copyright © 2003 Susie Glennan - The Busy Woman, Inc.
Susie Glennan has been happily married since 1982, is mom to 3 teenagers,
and is a Home Maker, Nurturer, Teacher, Author, Professional Speaker,
Toastmaster, President of The Busy Woman, Inc., DBA - The Busy Woman's Daily
Planner®. She teaches time management seminars, offers FREE consultations
with your order, and will help you set up a schedule that's right for you.
800-848-7715 www.thebusywoman.com
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