With the rapid acceleration of technology in the workplace, it can be difficult to determine how much technology your company needs and how much is just excessive. Especially after the Covid-19 pandemic accelerated digital transformation, it’s worth considering if the technology your company gave employees during the pandemic is still necessary.
In this blog post, we’ll show you how to assess your tech needs, so you can improve your efficiency, reduce costs, and increase productivity:
Assess Your Needs
Before assessing the technology, you need to understand your company’s needs and objectives. Consider which areas of your business require digital support, identify challenges you face that current technology doesn’t solve, and assess your customer feedback to consider technology that can improve your customer-facing experience.
Review Duplicated Functions
With the sudden shift to remote work, companies tend to acquire a range of software and applications. However, some of these technologies may have similar functions and cause unnecessary confusion for employees. Therefore, it’s crucial to review the software you have to ensure there are no duplicated functions. If there are, it’s best to eliminate the duplicates and keep the best ones.
Evaluate The Costs
Any technology acquisition comes at a cost, and it’s essential to evaluate the cost of acquiring new technology and the return on investment (ROI) it can bring. Consider the long-term costs of maintaining and upgrading the technology and how it fits into the company’s budget.
Feedback
The best way to assess the technology of a company is to ask the employees that use it daily. Employee feedback is valuable in determining the effectiveness of the technology and addressing any gaps. Employee feedback can provide valuable insights into the effectiveness, efficiency, and usability of technology.
By engaging employees in the assessment process, companies can ensure that the new technology acquired aligns with the company’s goals and objectives while improving employee efficiency and productivity.
Assessing your tech is a critical part of business growth that takes time and effort. It helps you find the right balance between too much and too little technology, reduces costs, increases efficiency, and productivity and enhances your customer experience.
If you have any questions regarding the above or would like any help reviewing your tech or HR please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Email us at hello@hrrevolution.co.uk.
