As an employer, you want your team to be on board and engaged with the work they do for your business. There are a number of things that contribute to employee productivity, but one of the biggest contenders is making sure they have the right equipment to get the job done.
The current pandemic has highlighted a stark differentiator – those businesses that were ready for remote working and the ones that weren’t. Here, we take a look at the reasons why it’s important to equip your team properly if you want to see the best results.
Streamline the working day.
We’ve spoken previously about the frustrations of running into technology related problems. whether you’re working from home or your office. Running into printing and scanning stumbling blocks whilst in the middle of a task is incredibly inconvenient. This is why it’s vital for employers to provide their employees with the proper tools. Your teams need equipment that’s going to withstand the pace and not be in need of regular replacement. This is a big part of allowing your people to make the most of their productive hours.
Providing your employees with equipment that works will go a long way in the popularity stakes. Creating a streamline environment for your employees will give them the time to focus on engaging with your business and their daily tasks and goals.
Help your employees feel valued.
Employee productivity always comes back to one thing; feeling valued. Receiving faulty equipment or experiencing long delays in getting it in the first place can be demotivating. It makes employees feel like their needs don’t matter. Statistically, those who feel valued by their employers are more likely to stay with their company for longer. If they don’t have the right equipment, your teams will reach their own conclusions about what they’re worth to you and your company.
For many workers, being able to stay in regular contact with their colleagues during lockdown has been invaluable. Those employers who have ensured that the right video calling capabilities will have gone up in the estimations of their employees in these very strange times.
If you know that the equipment your teams are using isn’t up to scratch, acknowledge it. Then do something about it. Showing that you’re addressing the issue and finding a solution will help to build a stronger relationship between employee and employer.
Keep your staff safe.
It’s important that your employees know you’ve got their backs. This has been of particular importance during the pandemic. At AFP Digital, we’re making sure we’re providing the safest possible service possible for your remote workers. We’re following all social distancing guidelines when installing and maintaining equipment so you can rest assured that you and your people are safe.
According to one survey, only 30% of workers agreed they had the right equipment to do their job. That’s a shocking statistic.
Imagine the difference it would make to your employee engagement and in turn, your bottom line if that statistic were to increase by even 50%. At AFP Digital, we’re committed to helping businesses maximise their employee potential by providing high quality printing equipment and solutions. If you want to help your team perform to the best of their ability, contact AFP Digital today.