Efficiency accelerated: How to maximize productivity across your organization
Connect and support peopleAn engaged and productive workforce helps businesses generate more revenue, reduce costs, and achieve a strong financial position. A focus on productivity can also make employees feel empowered and encourage a culture of continuous improvement.
On the flip side, low productivity is a serious problem. According to Gallup, employees who aren’t engaged can cost their company 18% of their annual salary. For a large company with 10,000 employees earning $50,000 each, over $60 million is lost yearly.
In 2024, with competition as fierce as ever, businesses must focus on improving the productivity of their staff. This article looks at some strategies for accelerating workforce efficiency.
Give employees the tech they need
Employees who don’t have the technology they need to complete their tasks are more frustrated and less productive.
According to research by Freshworks, 57% of employees surveyed believed that the limitations of their current software made them less productive in their roles.
The same research also found that nearly half (49%) of employees reported that inadequate workplace technology causes them to feel stressed. 48% said it negatively impacted their mental health. Employee stress can lead to staff turnover which harms productivity.
For businesses wishing to keep talented employees and improve productivity, providing the tech their staff needs is a must.
Cloud services can help because they give employees quick access to the technology they need at an affordable price point. However, using third-party cloud applications can be a gateway for hackers. To combat vulnerabilities, businesses must implement a robust asset management solution.
Another benefit of asset management is that it allows IT teams to quickly and easily ensure that all software and hardware is up-to-date and compliant. Remote patch management increases the efficiency of busy IT professionals by allowing them to proactively maintain a distributed IT fleet, regardless of their location.