An efficient workflow improves productivity and eliminates unnecessary tasks and costs. It plays a crucial role for every company.
From hiring a new employee, onboarding new clients, signing up to a supplier to following on with after-sale service. All processes needed to be planned to ensure its completeness and efficiency.
Here are a few ways to improve your company workflow:
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Clear communication
Internal communication is key for a business to run smoothly. It is essential for everyone to understand the company practices and processes. A successful company encourages the employees to let others know what they are working on, answer any questions others may have, and periodically report on their progress to their manager.
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Training
It is important to train your employees, especially so they understand the company’s processes and the best way to navigate them. Offering a variety of training opportunities to the employees can help them perform their roles better and more effectively.
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Cut out excess steps
To improve the company workflow, the managers should have an ongoing review process. A close look at how the team works may spot a recurring issue that slows employees’ progress. You may also identify bottlenecks that reduce efficiency and cut out the excess steps that are no longer required.
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Get organised
Without an effective organisation system, employees might be wasting time searching for documents or duplicating work. A clear and organised filling system or a group calendar will help prevent wasting time on any matters.
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Standardisation and automation
Technology and templates can help aid automation. Automation can reduce human error and duplicated or repetitive tasks. A standardised template can always be useful to ensures the accuracy of the documents/assignments.
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Collaboration tools
There are lots of collaboration tools in the market (i.e. ZOOM, Teams, Google Drive etc) that help set up a channel of communication within a team that keeps conversation, resources, and information in one place. It enables employees to have quick access to appropriate company databases and share their status and updates. The right tools help your team to stay focused and on top of their assignments and adds to the positive culture of work.
Please get in touch with us at enquiries@waterstone.co.nz or 0800 CLOSED, if you have any quetsions.
