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Companies and entrepreneurs are increasingly concerned with offering quality w_orkplace_ to their employees. It has been proven that in this way, employee satisfaction increases and consequently productivity as well. In addition, the brand's reputation becomes more attractive in the market, and can bring potential investors and quality professionals. But do you know what w_orkplace_ means?
What is workplace?
In a literal way, the translation means Workplace. That is, it is the company's environment in which day-to-day activities are carried out. A good workplace must be provided for employees, in addition to good technical training, reliable and competent leadership, and good guidance on the tasks to be performed. This all forms a fundamental structure for the growth of professionals. For many years, the workplace was seen as something 'traditional' and even plastered, where superiors were seen as those in charge and employees only performed their function. But with the advancement of technology and the change in companies' thinking, this has evolved and more and more new measures are implemented so that their employees feel more comfortable and thus yield more. Even because if we stop to think about it, we spend more time with colleagues and in the work environment than at home, with our own family. So it's only fair to have a pleasant environment that doesn't make employees uncomfortable.
Why is working in a pleasant environment important?
It is not unanimous, but a good part of people like their work and what they do. There are variables that contribute to this account, and one of them is the environment. We can say that it is almost a duty of the company to provide a quality workplace, a more relaxed environment and also very important to have an open mind as much as possible listening to suggestions and complaints from employees. In this way, it is possible to measure how the employee's daily life is going, understanding what can be done to improve this experience and thus have an increase in the quality of the work developed by everyone. Let's mention some benefits of providing a good workplace: - Increased productivity, - Good reputation of the company, - Facilitate the growth process, - Improve communication between employees and also managers.
What is good workplace management
We can define it as a "set of equipment and computerized programs intended for recording the time of entry and exit of employees in electronic registration". There are three types of system that are authorized by legislation to be used, they are: 1) REP-C – Conventional Time Registration This is the famous time clock, governed by Ordinance 1.510. The traditional Time Recorder is an electronic equipment where the employee clocks in and prints a proof of registration. The REP-C must be approved by INMETRO according to guidelines from the Ministry of Labor. 2) REP-P – Time Registration by Program This is a novelty that came along with Ordinance 671, a new concept that consists of software and must be run in a cloud environment that is used exclusively for the registration of entry and exit of employees, it also has the capacity to issue documents arising from the employment relationship. With this system, it is possible to register the time through fingerprint and even facial recognition. We cannot leave aside that the REP-P must, mandatorily, print a proof of time registration. Unlike the previous system, this type of registration must be registered with the National Institute of Industrial Property (Inpl). 3) REP-A – Alternative Time Registration This system can be used only when authorized by a collective bargaining agreement or convention, and can be an electronic device, software or a combination of the two. Clocking in can be done through computers, applications and allows it to be done remotely. With the REP-A, it is not allowed to extend its validity when the rule expires. Like all other existing systems, this one also has some rules to be followed and it is important that it meets three requirements: - Provide the electronic extraction or printing of the markings made by the employee, - It must be used only during the period of validity or collective agreement as mentioned at the beginning, - Allow the identification of employee and employer. Good management is never an easy and simple task, it is necessary to set goals and actions that can be done, and then get the plans off the paper making the work environment a good place for everyone to feel comfortable. We have selected some important variables that can help to do this management: - Listen to employees: Giving space and freedom for employees to give opinions about the work environment is extremely important, after all, who better than them to give suggestions on what the ideal environment would be like? Doing research and meetings with the team constantly helps in this aspect because it is possible to understand what are the biggest problems that the team is facing and how they can be solved. - Have an environment that encourages collaboration: It is essential that there is this exchange between employees and the management team, who share ideas and talk to each other. In this way, problems can be solved in a more friendly way. Of course, the workplace has an important weight, but for there to be a healthy and easy environment to live with, people also need to have a light and very collaborative day-to-day. - It's not just the physical space that matters: To have an optimized workplace, you need to think beyond just the physical space. Offering good equipment and state-of-the-art technology are also important to ensure a better routine. In addition, another essential part is outsourced services such as cleaning the place, equipment maintenance, etc. With the tips above, we can see how important it is to have a pleasant environment for everyone, remembering that a relaxed, technological, and comfortable place form the basics that work. In this way, employees will be able to feel more comfortable and deliver even more than expected! We hope we have contributed to your company with this post.