Create an effective employee-to-do list.

Help your employees streamline their workflow by optimizing their to-do lists.

One of the best ways to help your employees increase their productivity is to give them the tools to work smarter, not harder. In most cases, when you have a sluggish workforce, employees lack organization rather than motivation.

In this guide, we’ll help you get employees on the right track by improving the formatting of their to-do lists to help them unlock their peak productivity.

Tips and tricks for designing an employee to-do list template.

Most employees are managing multiple tasks and multiple projects — all with their own deadlines and unique challenges. To tackle this effectively, make sure to organize, prioritize, and manage every task.

Here are our top tips for formatting an employee to-do list:

• Separate tasks into categories: A messy mix of random tasks is a recipe for failure. Organize all tasks by type or assigned project.
• Give each task a priority level: Knowing which are urgent and which are on an “as completed'' basis helps to ensure work is completed on time and not wasted on less-important projects.
• Make due dates clear and easy to read: When employees know when a task needs to be done, it can help them plan appropriately.
• Create a shared to-do list: Shared to-do lists allow employees to share accountability with other team members and help managers intervene when they can see which tasks are incomplete.

With a little organization, you’d be amazed how much easier it can be to get projects finished on time and keep employee stress levels low.

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