A happy, engaged and productive employee is one of the most valuable assets a business can have. Luckily for managers and business owners, there are lots of technologies on the market which can help increase employee productivity, from tools that monitor employee engagement to those which make communication, content and business processes accessible to all employees from any location.
Make a Digital Workplace
A digital workplace is designed to ensure that no matter where an employee is, at home, at the office, or on the other side of the world, they can access any of the information they might need. The technologies of a digital workplace have been designed to improve collaboration, employee engagement, content management and business processes. Not only does a digital workplace ensure that a lack of access to information never slows down a task, it offers incredibly high productivity potential, with staff no longer bound to the office, but they are also free to work wherever they are most efficient. Studies have found that remote employees work 1.4 more days a month than their office-based colleagues, which adds up to three more weeks a year. This figure alone illustrates just how impactful these remote working technologies can be.
Automate Wherever Possible
Automation is set to be the future of many industries. While society has not quite reached the point where we are seeing entire professions being automated, there are many automation systems which can be put in place today. One of the best ways to use automation to increase productivity levels to automate routine tasks. This will free up precious working hours, which employees can then spend on more effectively on work that is more demanding or important. Some examples of automation technology that will help to increase employee efficiency include:
- HR functions such as payroll
- Customer service, through the use of chatbots
- Data processing and management
- Value chains
- Warehouse management
Use Employee Engagement Tools
Making sure employees are engaged and enjoying their work is one of the best ways to increase productivity. Studies have found that 80% of employees would be willing to work more if they felt their managers were empathetic to their needs. There are many technologies which can be used to track employee engagement, which will provide you with the valuable information necessary for thoughtful task allocation. Engaged employees are not only more likely to work longer, but they can have a very real impact on the business overall. Studies have found that organizations with an increased employee engagement outperform those with low employee engagement by 202%. An engaged employee is one who is emotionally connected to the business, who feels they are a valued member of a team working towards a common goal.
Peer to Peer Recognition
Employees who feel recognized and respected for the work they are doing are far more likely to work productivity consistently. Using peer to peer recognition technologies help employees to feel valued and respected as they offer a platform on which colleagues can show appreciation and support for each other’s work. Not only do peer to peer recognition technologies allow employees to feel instantly recognized for their work, but it helps to foster a communicative and supportive environment which will continue to reward productivity overtime.
