At a time when business cost optimization is on the tip of every executive's tongue, new research from Ricoh Europe has revealed workers' dissatisfaction with the technology they get, and their companies don't even seem caer en la cuenta.
The study examined one with zero workers and XNUMX decision makers in the UK and Ireland and found that XNUMX% of decision makers say they design employee workplace processes and systems with employees in mind. recounts his experience.
However, only XNUMX% of such employees agree with this statement.
Companies need to invest in the right technology
Even amid economic pressure, it seems that companies continue to invest in new and improved tools. Despite this, around a third (XNUMX%) of workers believe that the new technology will not have an impact on their work. Providing all workers with the same software, for example, will not produce the same benefits, while a small handful of employees may need highly specialized tools that others may not.
This research, along with multiple other related reports, suggests that working conditions and employee experiences play an essential role in employee retention. It also points out that investing in the right tools could be considerably more affordable than acquiring new talent, which is estimated to cost around €11 zero per worker in the EU.
Nicola Downing, CEO of Ricoh Europe, said: “Decision makers cannot afford to slow down. Without a great work environment, employees may start looking for new horizons. »
Some of the top software genres that companies lacked included project management software, automation software, and hybrid work technologies.
With many financial and social benefits, Ricoh urges companies to take a look at their current employee offerings before they lose out to the competition.