{"id":95391,"date":"2023-03-10T11:17:17","date_gmt":"2023-03-10T09:17:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/?p=95391"},"modified":"2025-06-26T16:42:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T14:42:06","slug":"10-tips-for-effective-workload-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/10-tips-for-effective-workload-management\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Tips for Effective Workload Management"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing workload effectively is the secret sauce for anyone who wants to be productive in their role whilst avoiding stress and burnout. In this article, we&#8217;ll lay out some easy-to-follow hints and tips on workload management, whatever your role is &#8211; and take a look at why it\u2019s so important.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Table of contents<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#what\">What is Workload Management?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#why\">Why is Workload Management Important?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#tips\">10 tips for Effective Workload Management<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how\">How can HR Managers Support Workload Management?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b><a id=\"what\"><\/a>What is Workload Management?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workload management can apply to businesses, teams and individuals. On a business and team level, it refers to the strategic distribution of work amongst employees or team members to maximise efficiency, productivity and performance. This will often consider people&#8217;s skill levels and capabilities, as well as their seniority and pay scale, to ensure the business is operating efficiently. <\/span><b>Effective workload management also <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/work-related-stress\/\"><b>minimises the risk of stress<\/b><\/a><b> and burnout among teams.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally, workload management involves:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identifying tasks and prioritising.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allocating resources.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensuring the resources are used effectively.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitoring progress.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adjusting priorities and resources as needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meeting deadlines.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to individuals, workload management refers to the strategic distribution of work <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">but <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it\u2019s also down to self-management.\u00a0 <\/span><b>You have to deploy yourself most efficiently and productively to achieve your goals.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-95394\" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/10110425\/pexels-mikhail-nilov-8297445_3_11zon-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"how to effectively manage your workload\" width=\"844\" height=\"562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/10110425\/pexels-mikhail-nilov-8297445_3_11zon-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/10110425\/pexels-mikhail-nilov-8297445_3_11zon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/10110425\/pexels-mikhail-nilov-8297445_3_11zon-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/10110425\/pexels-mikhail-nilov-8297445_3_11zon-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/10110425\/pexels-mikhail-nilov-8297445_3_11zon.jpg 1715w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 844px) 100vw, 844px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b><a id=\"why\"><\/a>Why is Workload Management Important?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effective workload management can have a significant impact on productivity, job satisfaction, employee engagement and well-being. Workload being mismanaged and imbalanced can lead to teams becoming overwhelmed, resulting in decreased job satisfaction and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">increased absenteeism<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and turnover.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A massive <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gitnux.org\/work-stress-statistics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">83% of workers surveyed by Gitnux reported suffering from work-related stress<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with 39% citing workload as the primary cause.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heavy workload is associated with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased errors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress and burnout.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unhealthy <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/work-life-balance-and-why-its-important\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">work-life balance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of engagement.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A management system that prioritises tasks and allocates resources effectively can have a significant impact. It allows individuals and teams to complete tasks faster and with fewer errors, boosting productivity. <\/span><b>It prevents people from becoming overloaded or underworked. As a result, employees experience increased job satisfaction and organisations are better equipped to achieve their objectives.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b><a id=\"tips\"><\/a>10 Tips for Effective Workload Management<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>1)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Create a to-do list and prioritise tasks<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make a list of all your tasks and prioritise them based on their importance and urgency. This can help you stay on top of what you need to do and when. There are a lot of different ways to categorise your to-do list. Some people opt for numerical ratings, while others use alphabetical or traffic light systems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Others choose prioritisation matrixes that group tasks by looking at urgency and importance <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> effort and value. These can help you decide what to do now, do later, delegate or scrap altogether. The Eisenhower Matrix does exactly this by splitting tasks into when you should tackle them.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-95392\" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/10110102\/unnamed-3.jpg\" alt=\"tips for effective workload management eisenhower matrix\" width=\"512\" height=\"455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/10110102\/unnamed-3.jpg 512w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/10110102\/unnamed-3-300x267.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, there is<\/span><b> no right or wrong way to prioritise your to-do list! Just choose one that will work for you.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>2)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Map out a schedule\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have prioritised your tasks, map out a schedule for completing them. Allocate specific time slots for each task, and make sure you include breaks and downtime \u2013 no one can work flat out 24\/7.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is worth considering that humans often fall victim to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Planning_fallacy\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216;the planning fallacy&#8217;<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where we&#8217;re often too optimistic and underestimate the <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/time-management-productivity\/\">time<\/a> needed to complete a task. Even when we&#8217;ve done something similar before, our brains tell us we can do it quicker next time. It\u2019s human nature!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>3)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Set realistic goals and targets\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like scheduling, it can be challenging to be accurate when setting goals and targets. It&#8217;s important to be realistic about what you can achieve in a given timeframe and not overcommit yourself.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tried and tested SMART goals formula can be an incredibly helpful tool to keep you on track for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">achieving what you set out to do<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. SMART goals should be:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specific.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measurable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attainable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relevant.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time-bound.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/templates\/360-degree-performance-review\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-95399\" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/10111430\/ENG_Blog_banner_360-degree-Employee-Performance-Review-1_11zon.jpg\" alt=\"employee performance review template freebie\" width=\"924\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/10111430\/ENG_Blog_banner_360-degree-Employee-Performance-Review-1_11zon.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/10111430\/ENG_Blog_banner_360-degree-Employee-Performance-Review-1_11zon-300x103.jpg 300w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/10111430\/ENG_Blog_banner_360-degree-Employee-Performance-Review-1_11zon-768x263.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 924px) 100vw, 924px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>4)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Breakdown tasks into manageable chunks where possible<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking on a big project or difficult task can be overwhelming. Sometimes it can feel insurmountable and it can be hard to see the wood through the trees.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When this is the case, try breaking your overarching task into smaller, more manageable micro-tasks with regular, achievable milestones. This should make getting started less daunting and making progress much easier. Tick off each micro-task as you go so you feel like you\u2019re accomplishing something!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Use productivity tools<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are lots of tools and apps out there that can help you manage your workload, including task managers, time trackers and calendar apps. Productivity tools can help you to identify and prioritise tasks, monitor them and manage workloads for you and your team. They can be particularly helpful for improving collaboration amongst remote teams.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What&#8217;s important to remember, though, is that productivity tools don&#8217;t necessarily make you more productive. They support the execution of tasks and help us communicate, but when used incorrectly, they can make us less productive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tools like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trello.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trello<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlassian.com\/software\/jira?&amp;aceid=&amp;adposition=&amp;adgroup=137008204930&amp;campaign=18455741485&amp;creative=647940305885&amp;device=c&amp;keyword=jira&amp;matchtype=e&amp;network=g&amp;placement=&amp;ds_kids=p73363671953&amp;ds_e=GOOGLE&amp;ds_eid=700000001558501&amp;ds_e1=GOOGLE&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiApKagBhC1ARIsAFc7Mc5Qi-YiwaUimFnOAYxjzfqn14_iTpHtnbWmU1JmgBiB211VmJcSM04aAny_EALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jira<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> empower employees to manage their workflow and keep on top of projects. It\u2019s crucial to ensure your teams are trained to use them efficiently and to their full potential, otherwise, they can become more of a blocker!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Avoid multitasking<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contrary to popular belief, multitasking can reduce productivity. Not only that but<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/travisbradberry\/2014\/10\/08\/multitasking-damages-your-brain-and-career-new-studies-suggest\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">research conducted at Stanford University<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> revealed that multitasking may even damage your brain, reducing brain density over time!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The study found that<\/span><b> multitasking reduces your efficiency and performance because your brain only has the capacity to focus on one thing at a time. It can also lower your IQ by up to 15 points,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> comparable to smoking marijuana or staying up all night.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So for optimum productivity and a healthy brain, focus on one task at a time and give it your <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">full<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> attention. Prioritising tasks can help with this, too.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Set boundaries<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Ring fence your work time and <\/b><b><i>your<\/i><\/b><b> time.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Skipping an important event or missing a gym session to work can harm your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/8-ways-to-promote-mental-health-awareness-month-at-work\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mental health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and your productivity. Remember, your performance will be at its best when you are happy and healthy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can also mean learning to say no if you&#8217;re already overworked or at capacity. People with poor time management skills often over-commit themselves, say yes to things they don&#8217;t have time for and are left feeling overwhelmed. Trying to achieve too much then ends up negatively affecting productivity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>8)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Take breaks<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking a break from work can<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.humankinetics.com\/view\/journals\/jpah\/12\/1\/article-p109.xml\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reduce or prevent stress, maintain performance and reduce the need for a long recovery at the end of the day<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Micro-breaks, lunch breaks and longer breaks (anything from 5 to 60 minutes) can all help to refresh your brain and your body. <\/span><b>They can also increase your energy, productivity and ability to focus.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What&#8217;s key here is taking a &#8216;purposeful&#8217; break that gives your mind a proper rest. These can take the form of anything from walking in nature, listening to music, taking a shower, drawing and deep breathing. <\/span><b>Bear in mind that scrolling through social media has the opposite effect.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A recent study revealed that frequent social media users are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/neulinehealth.com\/how-social-media-affects-your-brain\/#:~:text=Researchers%20believe%20that%20since%20social,brain%20associated%20with%20maintaining%20concentration.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">less able to ignore <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">distractions and have poorer cognitive performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-95395\" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/10110853\/pexels-fauxels-3182765-1_11zon-1024x711.jpg\" alt=\"10 tips on effective workload management\" width=\"794\" height=\"551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/10110853\/pexels-fauxels-3182765-1_11zon-1024x711.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/10110853\/pexels-fauxels-3182765-1_11zon-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/10110853\/pexels-fauxels-3182765-1_11zon-768x534.jpg 768w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/10110853\/pexels-fauxels-3182765-1_11zon-1536x1067.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/10110853\/pexels-fauxels-3182765-1_11zon-2048x1423.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 794px) 100vw, 794px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>9)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Delegate where necessary<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s no one&#8217;s job to do all the work, and people rarely work in isolation without the support of a team. If your workload is too heavy or you feel like another team member is better equipped to complete a particular task, consider delegating.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teams accomplish more when they work collaboratively, and an environment where people feel happy to delegate to one another can help prevent burnout and stress. <\/span><b>It is also a great way to encourage teamwork and build trust within a team.<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>10)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Review and adjust when needed<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What&#8217;s working? What isn&#8217;t? What would you do differently next time?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workload management isn&#8217;t a one size fits all solution, and how you manage your workload will probably adapt and change over time. The key is to use what you&#8217;ve learned to change it for the better.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedule time to review and think about the things that worked well and that you would like to change or try a different way. <\/span><b>A continuous process of reflection and improvement will help you refine your strategy until you&#8217;re a well-oiled machine!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b><a id=\"how\"><\/a>How Can HR Managers Support Workload Management?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timewatch.com\/blog\/time-management-statistics-in-2022\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as many as 91% of people think better time management would reduce stress at work<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? One of the ways HR Managers can support their teams&#8217; workload management is by giving them access to time-tracking<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/time-attendance-signing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> software<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like Factorial\u2019s. Our software allows you to use data on employee time to make better, more informed decisions about workload.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With automated timesheets, managers have more visibility over time spent per project and time worked by each employee so that workload can be divided up more effectively and project timelines can be more accurately forecasted.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705Give it a try for<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/get-started\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free for 14 days<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and see how we can empower your teams to manage their time seamlessly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/get-started\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-95400\" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/10111610\/Get-started_11zon-10.jpg\" alt=\"free trial hr software factorial\" width=\"900\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/10111610\/Get-started_11zon-10.jpg 900w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/10111610\/Get-started_11zon-10-300x103.jpg 300w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/10111610\/Get-started_11zon-10-768x263.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Managing workload effectively is the secret sauce for anyone who wants to be productive in their role whilst avoiding stress and burnout. 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