For professional workers, time management is an essential skill. In addition to helping produce higher-quality work, good time management also allows workers to be more efficient and productive.

Regardless of job function or department, these five time management tips can help streamline and improve daily operations:

1. Plan ahead to arrive on time

1. Prioritize efficiently

   
   




2. Eliminate distractions

   
   




3. Batch-check email and messages

   
   




4. Allow some buffer time between tasks