How to improve productivity at workplace?

This title must have been searched for millions of times by people across the world.

And when I did the same, the search engine results were quite pedantic:

  • Be efficient
  • Delegate
  • Reduce distractions
  • Have the right tools
  • Improve workplace conditions
  • Practice positive reinforcement
  • Ensure employees are happy

Here is the problem with these seemingly simple words of advice – they do not offer the means to do what they preach. Coming from the commercial real estate industry, I am all the more aware of such issues. So, I decided to sit with a team of industry experts to delve deeper and come up with actionable solutions to achieve a high level of office-productivity.

It is in common knowledge that working towards employee-satisfaction if one of the primary reasons that a business grows well, but here is something that is not practiced by even the major firms, at times – All of the incentives in the world cannot make an employee work better if the basic of human emotions are not catered to. And at the base of every employee’s work is the desire to rise big.



As our expert-panel discussed this undervalued fact, the following thoughts came out:

  • Working with efficiency is not the sole responsibility of an employee. An employer has to facilitate the staff with elements that ease their way to efficiency.

    • A small act of ensuring spacious parking in the building for everyone can save a good 30 minutes of an employee lost in scrounging for parking & losing peace in frustration.

  • Delegation is another important aspect, which is considered to reside on only the managerial side of the office designations. Our take is simple –

    • Many a time efforts get wasted in creating the best office space to impress the clients. Delegation, here, is choosing a developer who understands how an office elevation & location can alone seal the deal for its prestigious tenants.

  • Reducing distractions is easier said than done. If the building that houses your office has been constructed with poorly sourced materials, which lead to influx of heat during the summer & seepage of water in monsoon, would you consider that a distraction?

    • With globally reclaimed soundproof DGU glass, highest grade of materials and robust construction comes the peace of mind that no matter what, your office space is going to be your work-haven, distraction free.

  • What are the Right Tools to improve productivity?

    • A lobby so lavish that inspires pride in the employee as they begin their day?
    • A lofty office height that induces grandeur in one’s attitude towards work?
    • A vast space that lets creative thoughts fly high?
    • All of the above & much more?

  • Improving workspace conditions begins with getting your office set in the right place to begin with.

    • Get your priorities right
    • Understand the space your business will need for flourishing growth
    • Evaluate your employees’ needs in terms of office space
    • Meet with the developer of choice
    • Sign the deal after completing due diligence

  • Practicing positive reinforcement is not limited to one side of a coin. Appreciation of employees starts with involving the employee’s participation in issues of importance.

    • Design your workspace to empower your employee every day
    • Invite participation in the small elements that affect an employee’s day to day work
    • Give away written adulation for deals sealed & targets achieved

  • Ensuring employee’s happiness is achieved only by following all that is mentioned above. In addition to all these, every company has a unique set of employees, around which they weave a healthy growth policy. Incorporation of best industry practices is what the experts suggest for a roaring & soaring business!


Amit Bhatia       6 June, 2019


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