Is app overload making you less productive?
Ever experienced those days when your inbox seems to be on a mission to overthrow your productivity? You’re definitely not alone.
Recent research points out that a staggering 80% of our communications still revolve around emails.
Surprising, right? Despite the multitude of apps, chat platforms, and digital instruments available, we’re sticking to our old habits, manoeuvring through an avalanche of emails. It’s akin to using carrier pigeons in a world dominated by telephones.
The study also highlights the significant amount of time employees waste navigating through a labyrinth of apps. Picture this: Your employee is ready to dispatch a critical report but finds themselves lost amidst Slack, Teams, Google Docs, and numerous other tools. It’s almost like a perpetual digital game of hide-and-seek.
What about video conferencing? Shouldn’t that improve things? Not really. It might seem productive, but the reality is that only three in five meetings are actually worthwhile, according to most employees.
And the never-ending cycle of having to reiterate or clarify? Around 74% of workers find themselves in this situation at some point, with almost a quarter stating it’s a frequent occurrence. It’s frustrating enough to make you want to shout into the void.
So, what’s the remedy?
It’s time to pause and reconsider your digital approach.
Rather than adding more apps and tools, why not collaborate with a tech strategist who can assist in devising a tailored plan for your business? Think of us as the Marie Kondo for your digital space, helping tidy up your digital environment and reignite joy (and productivity) in your team.
If you’re prepared to break free from the never-ending cycle of emails and app notifications to reignite productivity, give us a shout.
