People Are The Heart Of Your OrganizationWritten by Lorraine Pirihi
Do you let your people express their thoughts about roles and responsibilities they have in your organisation? Don't just take it for granted that everything's fine because no one complains.Organisations often spend a fortune on purchasing office furniture/computer software/filing systems etc. only to find out they are unsuitable because people who use them were never consulted about what their needs were. One of my clients moved into new premises some time ago and kept old office furniture. It didn't suit image of new premises and caused real health problems with my client's team. One of staff had a constant sore back and eyestrain - all related to her desk and chair; other staff member suffered from sore wrists when working on computer. Neither of them had mentioned anything to their boss.
| | Surviving the Workday in your OrganizationWritten by Lorraine Pirihi
Most people suffer from stress at some time during day. When you recognise your own peak and low energy levels, you can work with your body clock to maintain high productivity and alertness. It makes sense to tackle hardest tasks at high-energy times, and when you're feeling low, do simpler tasks like sorting mail or filing. If you force yourself to do difficult tasks when your energy is low, you'll take much longer to finish them.So start with planning time for YOU! You may think you're lean-mean money-making machine in your organisation, however all machines need some maintenance ime out. Take short breaks every hour throughout day of no more than 10 minutes to keep your mind alert and productivity high. At lunchtime - go for a walk - your organisation will survive without you for an hour! And besides, you need exercise. Listen to your Mood - if you're carrying out your work with a pleasant attitude without forcing yourself too much - you're within your limits. Get Organised! Don't wait for a stress attack. One of best ways to lower your stress levels is to be better organised. So many people make themselves ill due to their lack of organisation. They have no system, no idea how to manage their time and generally just run from one crisis to another. And crazy thing is, it doesn't take a lot of time and money to get in control of your life!
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