What is Worker Productivity?
Employers, regardless of what type of business they manage, know that worker productivity is the key to an organization’s success. Workers who are not using their time and resources effectively are costing the company money. Unfortunately, measuring productivity can prove to be quite difficult — especially in industries where work is primarily knowledge based. Traditionally, worker productivity was figured by dividing company revenue by the number of employees. However, this measurement fails to take into account the varying skill levels and job responsibilities of workers within a business. It is simply not logical to expect that a new intern at your company has the same level of worker productivity as a mid-level employee with 10 years of experience. Counting billable hours in a manner similar to what is standard at law firms is also a bad idea. As most workers can attest, productivity starts to decline when people are working long hours with no time for needed rest and relaxation. T
