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3 Ways Technology Benefits the Workplace

From smartphones to personal devices to high-tech monitors and collaborative tools, technology is surrounding us. And it has been linked to higher productivity levels and employee happiness in the workplace. New technology has even enabled companies to track their workers' productivity levels. Here are three cases where technology benefits the workplace:

1. Happier, More Productive Employees

A 2014 report commissioned by Dell and Intel surveyed 5,000 employees from small, medium and large organizations across 12 countries. Almost half of the survey respondents said that technology increased their productivity and made communication easier. Additionally, one out of four employees noted they would consider taking on a new position if it provided better technology that enabled them to be more productive. Furthermore, some of the employees cited that the outdated tech they have in the office holds them back from getting work done and being productive. The study shows that the technology that’s used in an office certainly plays a key role in workplace productivity and employee happiness.

2. Cutting-Edge Collaboration Tools

Having the latest technology in the office can give your business a professional image. New OLED TVs aren’t just for at-home movie theaters. These cutting-edge televisions can be used in the workplace as well. According to The Dig, OLED TVs have large, thin screens that could potentially cover an entire office wall.

Although you might want to put your new investment in the entryway near reception for everyone to see, this cutting-edge TV fits best in a collaborative space or conference room. By using adapters to connect a laptop or other device to the OLED TV, you can share your company’s quarterly achievements with the entire team gathered around or you can live stream your business's Twitter or Facebook feed for all to see.

Aside from serving a business function, this high-tech TV could be placed in the breakroom. After all, it offers the most clear and crisp images of any TV on the market right now. Jayson Demers, founder of AudienceBloom, claims televisions are an essential feature of the workplace breakroom. Demers suggests limiting the channels or having a constant stream of live news to keep the office involved and informed.

3. Wearables in the Workplace

Most companies have a data-driven approach when it comes to customers; however, when it comes to employees, most businesses tend to forget about the data. Recently, Bank of America noted a slip in its call center productivity levels. In a partnership with MIT, Bank of America was able to outfit its employees with personal, wearable sensors that were packed into their identification badges. The sensors measured employee social interaction and how much they moved throughout the workday.

The data found that employees who interacted with each other had higher productivity levels. The data also showed that employees with a cohesive network at work completed calls in half the time as those employees who didn’t. This workplace experiment shows that companies can learn a lot from social data. Cornerstone predicts that many major companies will adopt a people analytics division within the next decade.

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