You want a productive team, therefore, you want to be responsive to their needs. That being said, there comes a time when you have to question if their requests are in the best interest of your operating budget. Today, we want to explore how you can balance the needs of your employees with the needs of your business’ budget.
The Limitations of Your Existing Technology
Before we get into whether you need to invest in better technology, it’s worth thinking about the limitations of your existing infrastructure.
You’ll have to upgrade your current technology eventually, whether you like it or not. Considering the slowdown older computers experience, it’s easy to see how five minutes per day of each user’s time could be dedicated to slow loading times, restarts, and laggy boot times. For one employee, it might seem inconsequential, but if you look at it from an organizational standpoint, you start to see the impact. If an employee works 250 days per year and they lose five minutes per day, that’s 1,250 minutes, or 20.8 hours—half of a work week.
If your entire team experiences this, that could be months thrown away because of your refusal to upgrade.
There is value in implementing reliable technology, but the buck doesn’t stop there. Studies dating back to the 1920s showcase how productivity can be demonstrably improved by addressing employees’ needs. These studies also showcase how prioritizing the well-being of the worker can make them more productive.
So bite the bullet and give your team better technology when you can; it makes a difference.
Measuring Modern Productivity
There are various ways you can measure the productivity of your team. Here are some of the common methods:
- Support tickets - You can use support tickets to see if there are any specific issues keeping productivity low. For example, if you receive multiple tickets related to Internet connectivity, then that’s an opportunity to boost productivity.
- Task time - If tasks take a typical amount of time, but then you see that same task take longer after implementing new technology, then that means there is a clear roadblock somewhere impacting employees.
- Employee feedback - Take some time to ask your team what they think could be improved. More often than not, you’ll get some ideas that can inform your decisions moving forward.
Need Help Managing Your Tech?
If you’re unsure about upgrading any part of your technology infrastructure, Business Solutions & Software Group can give you the guidance and reassurance you need to make informed decisions. We’ll set you up with a predictable schedule for hardware and software refreshes, all while taking your budget and organizational needs into account. Contact us today at (954) 575-3992 to learn more.
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