07/12/2022 | 4-mins read
5 Tech Problems Affecting
Employee Productivity
OVERVIEW ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Productivity issues affect not only the success of your company but also employee morale. When things aren't working as they should, your team becomes frustrated and unhappy. Technology is one area that can have a significant impact on productivity, so it's critical to assess the functionality of your IT infrastructure in order to address and increase workplace productivity.
In this article, we will discuss the top 5 tech problems that affect the performance and productivity of your employees.
Insufficient Training
It is critical that employees receive adequate training when using proprietary software, a specific type of device, or anything else tech-related. If you assume an employee knows how to use specific software or hardware, it makes it difficult for them to do their job. Include technology training in the onboarding process for new employees, and provide training whenever new hardware or software is added to your IT infrastructure.
Slow Connections
Slow internet and device speeds make it difficult to complete tasks and communicate. Slow technology may leave a negative impression on current and potential customers, as well as frustrate your team. See if you can update your current equipment or investigate new technology to address this productivity issue.
Outdated Technology
As technology is constantly evolving, it doesn't take long for something to become obsolete. We're not suggesting that you replace all of your devices every few years, but it is critical that employees have the tools they need to do their jobs effectively. If you're getting complaints about cybersecurity concerns, slow speeds, or other technological productivity issues, it's time to think about upgrading.
Lack of Automation
There are numerous tasks that you would prefer to have handled by a person rather than a computer as a business. However, automation has a place, and it can free up employee time to work on more important tasks. Set up automated email sorting, for example, so employees don't waste time moving emails to specific folders. While it may appear insignificant, a lack of automation reduces workplace productivity and diverts time that could be spent working with clients or on larger projects.
Data Privacy and Security Issues
The costs of failing to focus on security issues can range from regulatory fines to long-term damage to a company's brand. Government regulation of how customer and employee data is handled is increasing as the security environment continues to force companies to maintain strong network defenses. The productivity losses caused by these issues are significant. Employees must deal with access denials, changing business processes, and the loss of insecure technology tools. Security breaches, on the other hand, can cause operations to be halted for hours or days while security personnel repairs the damage caused by intruders.
Need Assistance with Increasing Technology Productivity?
When employees are not productive, the company suffers. Not only does it affect the success of the company, but it also affects the employee's productivity.
Working with DevOps PH can be beneficial if you don't know how to solve these productivity issues on your own or if your organization is having difficulty allocating time for this matter. With DevOps PH, We can assess your current IT infrastructure, recommend improvements, and assist you in implementing those changes.