Every office has something annoying or broken in it that has the potential to drive employees crazy and reduce productivity. It seems like small deficiencies in the office environment shouldn't reduce productivity, but you would be surprised at how much the little things about an office environment that can reduce employee motivation and productivity. Office quirks are alright, but office deficiencies can be disruptive. A new survey from
Expert Market detailed the top 10 most annoying office deficiencies, here are our top 3.
- Slow computer: Every businessperson is on a computer all day. It should be fully functional and up to date. Don't slow your employees down with antiquated technology. Give them the tools to succeed.
- Bad lighting: Too light, too dark, flickering light, any of these situations can be detrimental to employee focus and well being. Don't be the reason your employee gets a headache.
- Unreliable phone system: Phones are critical to productivity. Sales calls can't be made without reliable phones. Clients can't get a hold of their account teams without phones and it can cause serious problems. Telecommunications are necessary in today's business environment. Make sure they work.
These items can seem minute and even irrelevant, but don't ignore them. It is details like these that can make your employees feel either slighted or appreciated by their employer.
