Productivity is both good for an organisation and good for you
1 Workload
A common definition of productivity is the amount of work produced from one unit. In a human context, it can be defined as how much work you produce in your role. Most organisations will strive to keep productivity high to reduce costs and increase efficiency. An organisation with non-productive employees cannot be relied on to get work done, on time, and to budget. In contrast, productive employees can give the organisation the edge over its less productive competitors.
2 What’s in it for me?
Although productivity ultimately benefits the organisation for which you work, it doesn’t harm your career progression either. Think of the benefits to you if you are productive in your role. For example, if you get your job done well, on time, and to budget, you may be asked to become involved with new projects or developments. This will give you the opportunity to extend your skills and give you a possibility of promotion. If you aren’t productive, you could be overlooked.
3 Avoid distractions
Increasing your productivity can be easy if you learn to organise, prioritise, and focus. Good managers will allow you to work out what you need to do. Try writing a list to organise all your tasks. With several tasks on the go, it is important to prioritise your workload. There’s no point doing an activity that didn’t need doing there and then if you have an urgent task that needs your attention. And remember, focusing on completing one task at a time, and avoiding any distractions, is key to being productive.