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Low Take Up of High Performance Work Hinders Productivity
01 Dec 2003
UK manufacturing firms must seize the opportunity to promote widespread adoption of High Performance Working (HPW) if they are to maximise their productivity performance. This is a key conclusion of a study published last month by the EEF, the manufacturers' organisation, and people management experts, the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD).
The study 'Maximising Employee Potential and Business Performance - The Role of High Performance Working' demonstrates how UK manufacturing companies that introduce HPW can expect to achieve a 20% increase in productivity and profitability, and concludes that private sector service firms and public sector bodies could enjoy a similar boost to performance.
However, the study highlights the challenges facing manufacturing firms and other organisations that want to introduce HPW.
The EEF and the CIPD believe the challenges for firms wishing to introduce HPW successfully are multiple, requiring extensive training for managers and employees. It will also require sophisticated recruitment and selection procedures must also be put in place to ensure that a culture of HPW can be supported.
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