Productive Things to Do at Work

A normal day for a Pinoy employee like you and me is a busy one and full of things to do. But if you ever find yourself finishing all your tasks before the bells ring, you shouldn’t just sit around and wait for the bell to ring. Instead, do productive things to fully utilize your time. Here are some things you can do:

1. Do your other work in advance – Got a presentation due next week? Start on it now! You've got nothing to do for now anyway.

2. Update yourself in your field – Research some ideas as to how you can make your work life easier. Find out the best practices being done by other companies. Continuously improving yourself will make you a strong candidate for promotion.

3. Socialize –  Find colleagues who have free time. Who knows, maybe you can start a project with them. Skip the gossip though.

4. Clean up your workplace – Remember the 5 S: Sort, Set In Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain. A clean looking desk is one way to show your professionalism.

5. Relax – Who says relaxing isn’t productive? You need to relax in order to be able to work effectively again. Just make sure you come back to work after around 15 minutes.