Employee performance is directly tied to their productivity level. That’s why they need to always be at their best to deliver optimal work output.

Organizations cannot afford to compromise this important aspect simply because it’s the only way organizational goals and objectives can be achieved.

Therefore to get employees to produce their best results, certain parameters must be put in place. Here are 5 simple ways to double employee productivity without losing a drop of sweat.

1.       Set realistic targets

Nothing fires up employee to deliver better than targets. These targets must be stated in clear terms, must be time-bound and realistic. Once this is done, employees will work towards meeting those targets without being reminded or persuaded.

On the other hand, unrealistic targets are action busters. If employees know that they can’t meet up even if they had to work extra hours, they’ll feel relaxed and abandon the tasks at hand.

2.       Invest in the right tools

If you look at large retail companies like Amazon and Walmart, you’ll be amazed how they’re able to track their inventory level, take orders and handle sales and delivery in such an efficient manner. The different electronic payment methods they provide typically make the process seamless for both customer and staff.

No matter how result-oriented an organization might claim to be, not providing employees with high-end tools they require on the job will knock their productivity levels terribly. At the end, it will tell on company turnover and return on investment.

3.       Reward outstanding performance

According to Dale Carnegie, people work for money but go the extra mile for recognition, praise and rewards. Rewarding employees for their outstanding performance shows that their contributions are valued. It’s also an indication that more is expected from them because “to whom much is given, much is expected.”

It doesn’t even have to be monetary. Little things like a pat on the back, gift cards and thank you notes are often overlooked but they create huge impacts.

4.       Encourage teamwork

Teamwork, as defined by Andrew Carnegie, is the ability to work together toward a common vision. It is the ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.

The power of teamwork can never be over-emphasized. It allows members of an organization to achieve more in less time and with less effort. Team spirit can be fostered in the workplace by establishing team culture, building trust, assigning roles that individuals can fit in, and maintaining open communication between each unit of your team.

5.       Promote dynamism

Findings show that dynamism promotes productivity too. Employees love it when new challenges are thrown to them. For example, a group of web developers running a multimedia company can allow employees to have short stints in their various sections spanning through graphic design, development/e-commerce, advertising, marketing and video-production.

This way, the company can strategically benefit from their latent skills or train them to have those skills. Employees too will become more versatile and, as a result, receive enormous boosts in their level of productivity.

Lastly, it goes without saying that these tips, if properly applied, can take your business to a new level. Because there’ll be a boost in employee morale hence productivity. In the end, organizational goals will be met and company will record a massive turnover.