Did you know that Britons work the longest hours in Europe? Hard work and long hours aren’t always enough to you keep on top of your ‘to do’ list, and if your workload becomes excessive, you may get stressed and start to feel out of control.
If you feel like this then you’re not alone! You might be interested to know that the average employee works seven hours overtime per week, and more than 50% of people say they find it hard to cope with the pressure of work. (Figures from TUC).
Help is at hand! The CIPR is running ‘Time out!’ - a Freshly Squeezed breakfast briefing, on 26 June 2007. The session will provide you with some simple time management techniques that will help you to manage your workload more effectively – helping you achieve more with less stress!
Here are some top time management tips to keep you going until the session:
1. Keep your desk neat to help you achieve more - you’ll be less likely to suffer from desk stress
2. Control the telephone
3. You need to learn to set your priorities
4. Don’t bite off more than you can chew – know your limits
5. Try to limit your drop-in visits
6. Stop procrastinating!
By Gray Rollins, a featured writer for TimesManagements – www.timesmanagements.com
Book your Freshly Squeezed places online at www.cipr.co.uk/fresh Tickets cost £42 + VAT for CIPR members and £52 + VAT for non-members. All events begin at 8.30am and finish at 9.45am and include a continental breakfast.
