Mid-sized digital transformation company based in Michigan helps global companies scale their IT and digital resources. With over 150 employees, its team provides cutting-edge solutions to streamline operations for clients. However, the evolving industry had created hurdles for the company, leading to operational issues and employee dissatisfaction. The company's HR manager sought a practical, time-efficient solution to address the issues and change morale and the overall tone of the work environment. 

The Problem

HR manager Jonathan pinpointed two major issues that were impeding employee progress and morale:

Overwhelming Amount of Information

The team was overwhelmed by endless streams of data from emails, dashboards, and communication tools. It became hard for employees to prioritize tasks, which hurt productivity and led to missed deadlines. With so much unfiltered information coming in, there was barely any time left for focused work.

Employee Burnout and Resentment

On top of the day-to-day challenges, employees were feeling burned out from heavy workloads and repetitive tasks. Many felt stuck in their roles, with little room to grow or develop new skills. This frustration led to disengagement and tension within the team, creating a stressful work environment. 

Jonathan desperately needed to find a new approach to boost morale and help employees manage their workloads.

The Solution

To address and ultimately solve the team's challenges, Jonathan purchased two modules, Improve Time Management: Rapid Refocus and Maximize the Minutes. After purchasing and downloading them, Jonathan sent the modules to team manager Michelle to be the first manager in the company to prepare and facilitate the meetings.

After using the meeting enhancements to easily and quickly prep for the meetings, Michelle decided to schedule the meetings on the next two Fridays. Each Friday would begin with the meeting video, followed by a game, and ending with refreshments and snacks. Michelle discovered that midday was best for her team as it provided a break from daily tasks. She found that following the meetings, her team was much more energized and less distracted when diving back into tasks.

Here's what each module discussed and taught the team:

Improve Time Management: Rapid Refocus

This module empowered employees to refocus on high-priority tasks while minimizing distractions. The meeting module introduced techniques such as identifying Areas of Impact (AOI) to better allocate time, improve concentration, and achieve results. Employees were taught how to:

• Prioritize tasks effectively
• Transition seamlessly from one activity to the next
• Reduce time spent on low-value tasks

Maximize the Minutes

This module highlighted the value of time as a finite resource and provided practical strategies for goal-setting and time use. Employees learned how to create more structured schedules, set intentional goals, and maximize productivity in both their professional and personal lives. The main skills taught were:

• Setting daily objectives to manage workloads
• Developing accountability for time management
• Improving routines for a balanced, impactful workday

The combination of these two modules created a lasting workplace transformation, addressing both operational issues and burnout.

Results

The use of GettaMeeting's modules led to amazing changes within the company, both in terms of operational effectiveness and employee satisfaction.

Here are the outcomes:

• Streamlined Information Processing: Employees now use data prioritization strategies to avoid information overload and stay focused on important tasks.
• Improved Efficiency: Team members consistently complete projects faster by minimizing distractions and implementing focused time blocks.
• Enhanced Productivity: Employees gained clarity on time management, allowing them to set and achieve attainable daily goals.
• Boosted Engagement: With career development strategies included in the modules, employees reported feeling more confident in their roles and appreciated the improved work-life balance.
• Better Quality of Life: Staff experienced reduced stress levels and greater satisfaction at work, which translated into a more positive office culture overall.

"GettaMeeting's modules totally changed the way we work. Working on prioritizing our time and focusing on what truly matters has simplified our chaotic processes but also brought the joy back into the office. My employees are more connected, talkative, and energized than I've seen them in years." 

– Michelle T., Team Manager

Conclusion

Jonathan, Michelle, and their company turned a challenging situation into an opportunity for growth and success with GettaMeeting's help. By addressing both the productivity challenges caused by overwhelming communication and the employee burnout from high workloads, GettaMeeting delivered a comprehensive solution that created measurable, impactful improvements in efficiency, engagement, and work-life balance. 

After discovering the results, Jonathan sent the meetings to the rest of the managers of the company so that the entire company could reap the benefits that Michelle's team experienced.

Looking forward, Jonathan plans to continue leveraging GettaMeeting’s growing library of resources to further build team agility in the evolving digital landscape. 

Is your organization ready to solve workplace challenges and unlock your team's potential? Browse GettaMeeting's modules today to explore how our expertly designed modules can create impactful, lasting improvements for you, your employees, and your business.