Learn Time Management Skills That Will Help Make You a Better Employee

Time management is the cornerstone of productivity. You can be motivated and experienced, but you may not meet your potential without hitting deadlines and being reliable. How can you learn the time management skills that make you a better employee? Here are a few things you can start doing today to increase your efficiency.

Goal Setting

Did you know that, according to a study by the Dominican University of California, people who write down their goals are 42% more likely to achieve them? By writing down a goal, you start to hold yourself accountable. One suggestion is to use SMART goal setting:

  • Specific
  • Measurable
  • Attainable
  • Relevant
  • Time-Bound

Prioritization

The next step is to learn to prioritize. Many companies reinforce the idea that workers need to master the ability to multitask, but this isn’t always practical. The human brain isn’t wired to multitask at all. Instead, what we’re good at is prioritizing. Determine the most important or challenging tasks and make a plan to complete these first.

Scheduling

Time management is also about scheduling. You know that double-booking yourself can create a snowball effect in your schedule. Instead, plan your calendar, so you have the time and ability to complete necessary tasks and arrive at meetings or appointments on time. For example, if you have a meeting at 10 a.m. that will last an hour, don’t schedule another meeting for 11 a.m. If the first meeting runs long, you’ll find yourself rushing and unprepared for the next one.

Delegating

There is one more critical aspect to time management. Delegation is the ability to disperse work among multiple people to increase efficiency. Leadership is all about delegation, but you can get help from your coworkers if your request is handled correctly. Work with your team to utilize everyone’s strengths to get tasks done quickly.

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Meet Shane...

Shane’s journey with Nextaff began in 2019, when he established a successful franchise in the Kansas City metro area. His experience as a Nextaff franchise owner provides prospective buyers with a completely transparent view of the Nextaff Franchise Opportunity. Prior to his time at Nextaff, Shane led large sales teams in the Financial Services and Medical Device industries, further developing his expertise in leadership and business management.

Do you play sports?

Basketball! I was fortunate enough to play college basketball all 4 years and in 2013 we won the NCAA DII National Championship.

What do you love most about your current role?

Getting to know prospective franchise buyers. I love hearing about their goals and dreams they want to achieve through entrepreneurship.

What is your favorite color?

Orange! Yes, it is one of Nextaff’s main colors but it was my favorite before coming to Nextaff. In the franchising world, I’m known as “Orange pants guy”.

Meet Cary...

When it comes to operating a staffing firm, Cary has worn every hat.  From recruiting, to sales, to management, to ownership, he has been involved in every aspect of running a successful staffing business.  He has successfully led three separate companies to the Inc. 500 and Inc. 5000 lists, which puts him in an elite class of staffing entrepreneurship.  Combining that experience with a strong passion for entrepreneurs makes Cary an ideal leader for driving the Nextaff vision. 

Describe yourself in three words.

Loyal, Driven, Creative

Is there a mantra or affirmation you live by?

Do what you said you were going to do.

Do you have a celebrity doppelganger?

Back in the day, it was John Cusak.  “I want my two dollars!”