Workload management is the process of effectual workload allocation which is crafted to enable the employees to achieve best possible

performance and productivity levels. A unbiased distribution of workload helps the management of an organization to enhance the productivity of their existing workforce.

Lately, organisations have been found under pressure in terms of managing the workload of their workforce. The workforce of every organization in the IT services industry is often found overwhelmed with too many deadlines to be met within a restricted span of time. With the ever increasing workload the employees become more susceptible to stress and burnouts which impacts the productivity of the organization. Henceforth, the organizational productivity and growth needs to be ensured by strategically managing the work allocation which is mainly done at the managerial level as well as the execution of the workload which is the onus of the employee how well s/he can manage his/her deliverables. The below points can help the organization to efficiently handle the workload distribution In order to maintain a healthy and contented working force:
Planning for efficiency: The organization should follow a strong planning process and calculate accurate estimations by keeping all their strengths & weaknesses in mind. A successful plan based on current facts and future estimations gives the management a beforehand edge in deciding the work distribution. Moreover it prepares them for any unwanted circumstances. Therefore the workload distributed on grounds of a solid plan helps both the managers and employees in relation to task assignment and task execution. Clear and achievable workloads: Workload management for attaining high productivity is only successful if the organization clearly addresses the performance expectations to the employees. It is necessary for the management to define the organizational priorities to the employees by giving them a clear idea on what they need to achieve and how their performance will be judged. The clarity on these aspects helps the employee to effectively manage their deliverables by giving appropriate time/effort as it requires. Prioritization Now coming to how well the employee is able to execute his/her tasks it has been observed that while working on multiple tasks the employees struggle in prioritizing their tasks. The employees fail to give apt time/effort to the tasks and are often found struggling to finish their deliverables. In order to prioritize their tasks effectively employees need to understand the complexity of their deliverable and assign apt frame in their working hours where they find themselves most productive.