In today’s world, technology is a staple in the vast majority of workplaces. Whether it’s communicating through email, using digital project management tools, or nearly anything else we do on our computers, technology has greatly improved efficiency for businesses.
But while you’re probably aware of all the basics in terms of how technology is used, there are tons of possible uses for tech that remain untapped with potential. Here are 5 creative ideas on how you can leverage technology to improve your workplace operations.
#1. Use Technology To Team-Build
Positive morale can go a long way toward improving office productivity, so why not use technology to help improve the morale in your workplace?
According to StudyFinds.org, the average office worker spends 6.5 hours per day in front of their computer. Utilize this fact by initiating thought provoking, positive conversations with groups of your employees through email or whatever other digital communication method your company uses. Keep in mind, these conversations don’t always need to be about work. Send motivational videos, work-appropriate jokes, or even news articles you may have found interesting, and get people communicating. It will inspire creativity, and promote collaboration.
To summarize, use technology to get your employees talking, sharing, and working together.
#2. Use Technology To Stay Organized
As we continually get busier at work, It can be difficult to keep track of time and organize our responsibilities.
Luckily, this is an area in which technology can make a major impact. Take advantage of project management tools to stay on top of not only your responsibilities, but also the responsibilities of your team.
No matter how good we may feel about our personal organization methods (calendars, sticky notes, frantically grabbing a scrap piece of paper to take notes on), there is almost always an online tool that can make our lives much easier.
#3. Offer Flexible Scheduling
You’ve probably heard it before, but research supports the claim that remote employees are often more productive than office employees.
Thanks to technological advances, many jobs can now be done completely remotely, but companies often prefer to have their employees under one roof. Offering at least the option of one or two remote days per month, though, can go a long way toward improving productivity.
Even for days when commuting may be difficult due to weather, car problems, or any other issues that may arise, employees will be grateful for the opportunity to work from home.
#4. Monitor Individual Performance More Effectively
A major benefit that has developed with technology has been the ability to monitor production at a much greater rate.
There are talent management software tools that help monitor and measure employees productivity.
We certainly aren’t suggesting using the software to keep a constant eye on your employees. Rather, see where certain individuals are either struggling or thriving, see if trends emerge throughout your company, then take action to maximize your team’s effectiveness.
#5. Always Be Educating
The internet’s greatest gift to mankind is, quite possibly, the ability to share information and knowledge. Take advantage of all the information available to you by educating your employees on your company, your industry, and the world at large.
The more knowledgeable your employees are, the better off your entire company will be. If you stumble across a piece of information that you think may be helpful or interesting to others, share it. You’ll be surprised at how this can keep people motivated.
Technology is constantly changing, evolving, and expanding. While we may not always be masters of tech, we can at the very least implement systems and ideas to improve our day to day operations.
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