Summer is finally on its way, which many of us have been looking forward to. It’s common for us all to become slightly more carefree in the summertime - but how can this impact working life?
As it gets sunnier outside, it’s natural for us all to experience small dips in motivation and to get distracted by other things - but this doesn’t have to have a huge impact on your team. Here are some ways in which you can adapt in the summer months to keep your staff motivated:
Adjust your Workday Routine
Often, sunnier weather can mean that staff begin to daydream - leading minds to drift towards things like holidays, social events and other activities that aren’t relevant to our work.
Reports show that 68% of people daydream in the summer months while 45% state that they are more distracted. So, how can employers help to keep their teams more focused?
A common cause of daydreaming is monotony, as a pre-set routine can cause our minds to wander while our bodies go into autopilot. So why not switch up your workday routine? By adapting slightly to hold some meetings outside the office or have lunch out in the sun, your team can enjoy the benefits of summer while still remaining productive.
Encourage Taking Breaks
Like any other time of year, busy days are bound to arise throughout summer which will affect your team members. However, increased stress and feeling overwhelmed are what often lead to mistakes.
Adding sunny weather into that mix can cause distractions, meaning that team members may not be in the right headspace to perform well. This is why it’s vital to encourage your staff to take breaks when they need to, allowing time to decompress.
Your ability to do so relies on providing the right environment, as it’s important for employees to get away from their desks and have a place where they can take time for themselves. At Glenside, we have been designing and fitting out effective
breakout spaces for a variety of workplaces over the last 50 years.
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Say “No” to Multitasking
Despite the popular misconception that multitasking leads to more getting done, it’s actually only 2.5% of the population who are able to multitask effectively. For the rest of us, it can be detrimental to our productivity.
In combination with the distractions of summer, multitasking has the potential to really derail the focus of your team. It’s for this reason that you should try to encourage your staff to focus on one thing at a time and to do it well, rather than juggling several tasks at once and spreading themselves too thin.
A great way to do so could be by offering private working zones, where team members can get away from the buzz of communal working areas to really focus on the task at hand. At Glenside, we have experience with creating agile working environments which support different styles of working and boost team morale.
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Overall, the nature in which your workplace will operate is bound to change slightly during the summer. However, by adapting and providing the right environment for your team to reach their goals, you can maintain motivation and achieve success during the summer months.
At Glenside, we create flexible and supportive environments for companies across a variety of sectors. Get in touch with us now to see how our team can help yours.
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