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<p>“Improved productivity means less human sweat, not more.”</p>
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<p>Henry Ford (founder of the motor company) said this. The Jamaica Employers Federation agrees 100 per cent. Why?</p>
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<p>Well, we don’t need to work in “sweatshops” nowadays. It’s 2019. We have the technology. Technology = greater productivity.</p>
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<p>Yes, some of us waste time on social media at work. But, there are others who use it to develop ideas and produce fantastic results.</p>
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<blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><p> Technology = greater productivity </p></blockquote>
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<p>Some bosses want to be checking up on you. We know there are
many “spying” tools out there. But let’s look at it another way. What can you
do as a worker so they don’t need to monitor you 24/7?</p>
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<ul><li>Set your phone on “do not disturb.”</li><li>Eat healthily. Go to bed earlier on work nights.</li><li>Be mindful. Find that calm, focused spot.</li><li>If you can, go offline for a while.</li><li>Try not to multitask. Just prioritize.</li><li>Don’t work longer hours to make up for wasted time.</li><li>Use social media for work contacts when at work. Creating online synergies helps you do a better job.</li><li>“Keep it real” in relations with co-workers.</li><li>Take pride in your work!</li></ul>
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<p>We’re not letting bosses off the hook. Here’s what they can
do:</p>
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<ul><li>Trust your employees – and show them you do!</li><li>Invest in training and re-training.</li><li>Be flexible. Rethink your rigid attitudes!</li><li>Build a dynamic team! There are many apps for this.</li><li>Set goals and specific tasks with timelines. Many apps
(such as Asana) exist for this too!</li><li>Make yourself available at specific times. Not online –
in person!</li><li>Use social media for group communications.</li><li>Focus on those deliverables. Results count.</li><li>Seek and try out new ideas. A workplace that supports
wellbeing, perhaps?</li></ul>
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<p>Here’s Mr. Ford again: </p>
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<blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><p>Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.</p><cite>Henry Ford</cite></blockquote>
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<p>We can work it out!</p>
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