Let’s face it, there are certain times of the day, or even months of the year, during which workers can easily lose motivation and decrease their productivity. For local Mid-Atlantic agencies, like ours, that sell flood insurance, PA summers are certainly a slow time of year. Even though there may be a steady stream of customers coming in who are looking for payroll services in Los Angeles, it’s in the best interest of the company’s finances to keep their sales of all policies going strong.

Whether you’re a business owner or worker, there are several things you can do to keep your office “mojo” going:

• Companies should provide second monitors to workers who deal with lots of data or spreadsheets. This doesn’t have to be a huge investment – some high-quality monitors cost as little as $100 – and some studies show that they can help increase productivity by as much as 50 percent.
• Whiteboard walls can facilitate idea sharing and collaboration between employees. The good news is that the days of having to install actual boards or using those pesky whiteboard sticky papers are over. Now, business owners can simply buy a special type of paint that can be applied to walls, which acts as a giant whiteboard. Encourage employees to jot down any thought they have and you might be surprised how much conversation is sparked.
• In order to help yourself get more done in a day, make changes to your workspaces that are conducive to productivity. For example, start off by finding a chair or standup desk that provides the most comfort while you’re at your computer all day. Keep your desk clean by using added storage like shelves or filing cabinets so that five minutes are not wasted every time you have to locate a printed document.

When it comes to enhancing productivity, you need to be creative. Think outside the box and poll your professional staff; you may be surprised at what they have to say!