Tips to Stay Productive on a Slow Day

The consultants at Corporate Business Solutions help businesses succeed. When we partner with a business to help with advancement, we often review and revamp employee practices. By doing this, we’ve seen firsthand that many employees don’t utilize slow time as best as possible. 

There’s definitely plenty you can do to pass time on a slow day. However, if you constantly feel that you don't have enough work, talk to your supervisor about long-term tasks or projects that will make better use of your time. 

If your company is experiencing a lull in work, here are suggestions to help you move forward:

• Organize emails- Even if you file every message in your email archives, there are some messages you should save on your company’s shared drive or in your personal files for later use. Save anything involving hiring or HR matters, but also those that you’ve used to diffuse a challenging situation. Also save great feedback you’ve received on projects or comments from a key stakeholder discussing why he or she participates in or loves your product or your work.
• Grab the phone - When you have time, take the opportunity to schedule catch-up calls with your clients and stakeholders. Start with small talk, then ask for their thoughts on how things are going or on any ideas you’ve been bouncing around. You’ll build trust and a spirit of teamwork, and you’ll strengthen the relationship. 
• Help out - If other departments are experiencing a busy season, this may a great opportunity for you to learn about other parts of the organization. If no one needs your assistance, look for new projects. Your boss will be happy that you took the initiative and notice your interest in the organization as a whole.
• Read - If you just have a short time to fill, focus on your professional development. Read articles on leadership, networking, marketing—anything that you’d like to know more about. Get the latest on sector trends or browse the big blogs in your industry. 

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