The Technology Balancing Act: How To Get It Right

To assume that technology in the workplace is your savior and doesn’t have any side-effects is risky. Implementing tech is an important factor for a 21st-century firm, yet it has to done skillfully and logically. Otherwise, your reliance on it will swing too far one way and it might catch you out at an inopportune moment. If you’ve ever had a power cut, you’ll understand. It’s critical to find the right balance, yet it can be difficult when technology seems to cover every base.

The good news is this post has the answers for your information. Continue reading to find out.

Invest For The Company’s Sake

If you’re unsure, there is one foolproof option: think about it beforehand. Asking questions about whether the purchase is a necessary one will open your eyes. As a rule, the cosmetic stuff – iPads, phones, etc., – are indulgences. Sure, they make people happy on the face of it but they aren’t essentials. Machinery and their accessories, on the other hand, are vital as without tanks and ultrasonic level sensors there’s no way to measure standards and productivity. When the business’s bottom line is at stake, an investment is fair game.

Reassure Workers

One reason tech isn’t helpful is the effect it has on morale. Employees see it and think “is my job at stake?”, which is why you need to give them reassurances. Of course, the best comfort is not to go overboard with the investments in the first place. If the balance between software and hardware and operators is healthy, they won’t second guess their position. Another tactic is to remind how important their role as the operative is to the business. As soon as employees realize they’re as crucial as the technology, they’ll work hand-in-hand without any problems.

Crack Down On Rude Behavior

With a younger demographic in the workplace, you’ll find that new practices enter the office. An example lots of entrepreneurs will have first-hand knowledge of is not making contact. Millennials are too busy scouring their messages or emails to look a person in the eye, and it’s rude. This might sound like a grievance from a fuddy-duddy, yet the truth is it’s detrimental to the brand because it won’t impress guests. Clients come into the office and they want the company’s full attention or else they’ll bounce. Also, multitasking isn’t a thing so they’re not listening. As soon as communications break down, the standards will drop dramatically.

Ban Them From Meetings

A projector and a remote are fine – clients love a professional presentation – however, everything else is an unnecessary distraction. Phones buzz and beep and make you lose your focus. People ask questions and everyone consults the screen before answering because they’re over-reliant on devices. Problems crop up and nobody can react because they’re used to the tech crunching the info. A ban is the only way to force employees to prep properly and respond effectively in real-time.

Is the balance in your workplace perfect?