How to Stay Productive During Ramadan: Opinion of Essaid BELLAL, CEO of Diorh Firm
16 August 2010
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"Reduced productivity: Ramadan is a false pretext"
Many wrongly believe that Ramadan causes decreased work productivity. The real cause is bad habits during this time. It's a month where absenteeism and sick leave reach record highs in Morocco and across Arab countries. Too often, people attribute all their ailments to Ramadan. Consequently, negligence becomes the norm in professional and public spheres.
But thankfully, some companies avoid this pattern. It's essential to maintain a normal, healthy lifestyle: get enough sleep, eat properly, and stay well-hydrated. To remain efficient and productive during Ramadan, you must adapt. Remember that your workday depends on what you ate the previous day, your tolerance level, and your company culture.
Ramadan is experienced differently by everyone. Some are more efficient in the morning, others in the afternoon. Smokers and daily coffee drinkers probably find adaptation most difficult in the first few days.
Ideally, a typical workday during Ramadan should begin with tasks requiring the most concentration—prioritize urgent tasks and emails. Everyone must find their rhythm, focusing on the essentials and ensuring that any negligence doesn't impact their team or external contacts.
Another observation: during Ramadan, managers are more tolerant of certain shortcomings due to increased fatigue and because some tasks can be postponed until after the fasting period.
Finally, Ramadan is also an opportunity to organize company iftars (breaking of the fast meals), a type of team building that has become a way to motivate employees and convey messages.
Sonia BLAL
Published August 2, 2010
Online August 16, 2010
Lavieeco.com
Many wrongly believe that Ramadan causes decreased work productivity. The real cause is bad habits during this time. It's a month where absenteeism and sick leave reach record highs in Morocco and across Arab countries. Too often, people attribute all their ailments to Ramadan. Consequently, negligence becomes the norm in professional and public spheres.
But thankfully, some companies avoid this pattern. It's essential to maintain a normal, healthy lifestyle: get enough sleep, eat properly, and stay well-hydrated. To remain efficient and productive during Ramadan, you must adapt. Remember that your workday depends on what you ate the previous day, your tolerance level, and your company culture.
Ramadan is experienced differently by everyone. Some are more efficient in the morning, others in the afternoon. Smokers and daily coffee drinkers probably find adaptation most difficult in the first few days.
Ideally, a typical workday during Ramadan should begin with tasks requiring the most concentration—prioritize urgent tasks and emails. Everyone must find their rhythm, focusing on the essentials and ensuring that any negligence doesn't impact their team or external contacts.
Another observation: during Ramadan, managers are more tolerant of certain shortcomings due to increased fatigue and because some tasks can be postponed until after the fasting period.
Finally, Ramadan is also an opportunity to organize company iftars (breaking of the fast meals), a type of team building that has become a way to motivate employees and convey messages.
Sonia BLAL
Published August 2, 2010
Online August 16, 2010
Lavieeco.com
