Second Day of the Week is the Most Productive, Survey Shows
In a new survey, 57% of executives said that Tuesday is the most productive day of the week for employees. Monday was the second most popular. The poll included the views of 150 senior executives with the nation’s 1,000 companies. Monday seems to be a day for meetings; and on Fridays people have half an eye on the door.
Executives were asked “In your opinion, on which day of the week are employees generally most productive?” Their responses:
Monday 12%
Tuesday 57%
Wednesday 11%
Thursday 11%
Friday 3%
Don’t Know 6%
Total 100%
The research was undertaken by an independent research firm and developed by Accountemps, who offer the following pieces of advice form maintaining a high level of productivity through the entire week:
Make a plan. Spend 10 to 15 minutes at the beginning of each day mapping out your desired accomplishments. Prioritize the tasks that are most important to the business.
Sharpen your focus. People are more productive when working for an extended period in the same mental mode, as opposed to changing gears frequently. Try to cluster tasks that require similar effort or resources in the same time frame.
Limit distractions. It can be tempting to review e-mail each time a message arrives. However, unless your job requires an immediate response, it’s often best to check your inbox periodically throughout the day.
Don’t delay. Even peak performers occasionally put off working on unpleasant or overwhelming assignments. One effective way to overcome procrastination is to break a project into smaller, more manageable tasks.
Recharge. Taking short breaks throughout the day can help you replenish your energy and fight fatigue.
