Simplify and slow down the flow of information within your team
Every day, employees face a barrage of e-mails, notifications and meetings. Therefore, as Forbes states, the first step to keeping stress at bay is to reduce the number of channels and messages that really need their attention. Instead of numerous irrelevant messages, choose a more effective communication strategy emphasising brevity and relevance.
Invest in subordinate training and focus on their mental wellbeing
Promoting mental health is not just a modern, trendy new craze; it is key to your team's long-term success. According to the World Health Organization, companies lose billions of dollars a year to anxiety and depression and, as a result, lose productivity. When companies focus on training to help employees manage stress and learn time-management techniques, they will see the results in their own operations. Focus on mental health training for subordinates and you will boost not only their performance, but ultimately your company culture and bottom line.
Encourage time for deep work
The modern age, ability to work remotely and non-stop availability of technology all blur the line between work and personal life. As a result, work is creeping into personal life thanks to digital technology, and teams often lack a clearly defined space for deep work without distractions. You need to help your subordinates plan time blocking, reserved only for deep work. For example, you might specify that between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. each day no meetings are to be scheduled, nor are employees allowed to communicate with one another, thus enabling them to focus solely on their work. Simple measures like this can lead to greater efficiency and help prevent exhaustion. It may be just the change employees need so as to work more efficiently and feel less overwhelmed.
Distribute work equally
In teams, even distribution of work is often a big issue. Some members get their tasks done quickly; others need more time for the same activity. Some are more careful and slow; others are faster but make more mistakes. In addition, each worker has a particular expertise. Therefore, it is up to managers to monitor regularly the workload of each employee and adjust it as required. Many tools today provide insight into workload and can help set team dynamics to avoid burnout and misunderstandings.
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