The economy is currently under a lot of strain as a result of the global pandemic and many companies are having to make staff redundant and even close down. With this in mind, if you are lucky enough to still have a full-time job, this is a time to try and be more efficient at work to help your employer save money and prove your worth whether you’re still working from home or slowly starting to make a return to your workplace.
It’s important to consider our efficiency at work even without the effects of COVID-19, being more efficient at work is usually better for the environment. Small changes here and there may not seem like much, but don’t misjudge your ability to make a difference, as all the little things add up. What’s more, your colleagues may notice some of the changes you’re making and follow suit.
Minimising waste
To be more efficient at work, consider whether or not you are wasteful at work and if you could start reusing or recycling items. For instance, if tranisitioning back to the office and is a water machine in your workplace, it’s worth taking in your own reusable cup rather than using the plastic ones provided. As a result, your employer won’t have to spend as much money on restocking the cups.
You should also be sure to switch off all of your technological devices when you’re not using them, especially your computer. Some of the bigger items should be left on until the end of the day though, like your printer or photocopier, as they require a lot of energy to power up. In other words, it will be more expensive to keep switching your printer on and off than leaving it on all day.
Cost savings
Speaking of printers, there are lot of things you could be doing differently to be more efficient at work and help your employer save money. Perhaps research a managed print service to support the business or just look up some ways to use the device more efficiently. For instance, you could change the settings so that it prints on both sides of the paper. Reduce your font size to save space or even just think about going digital and sending files via email, rather than printing them off.
Your productivity
Bear in mind that efficiency in the office isn’t just about the way you use the resources. It also refers to how you use your time and is it in the most productive way? Do you allow your colleagues to distract you or do you wait until your lunch break to catch up? Perhaps it’s time to start letting your friends know that you’re busy and will chat to them later.
Do you feel overwhelmed with larger tasks, so much so that you put them off? If that’s the case, then you should try to start splitting your larger tasks into smaller, more manageable chunks, and place them on a priority list. Try to take regular breaks as well, otherwise you might start to get eye strain or headaches, which will make it harder for you to do your job to the best of your abilities.
When it comes to being more efficient at work, don’t be afraid to approach your employer with your ideas to improve efficiency in the office and help them save money. It is highly likely that they will appreciate your efforts and even share your ideas with the rest of the staff so that you can all team together to make a big difference.
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