Is your business investing in technology for operations? No? Oh dear. You need to listen!

You know me as Mark Riddell, host of the Techcess podcast.

But my job is being Managing Director of an IT support company named m3 Networks which is offering a range of managed services.

And a large part of that day job is fielding objections from people who think we're just scaremongering them into buying stuff.

But we don't need to use those kinds of underhand tactics.

We're a healthy, thriving business, with a healthy bottom line, and we work with customers that we know appreciate and understand the importance of IT and technology for their smooth operations.

But there are some business owners and IT decision makers we just can't help because they think we're just trying to sell them new stuff.

So this episode is for you if you're one of the staff members of such an organisation, and you're getting increasingly frustrated with your boss's apparent unwillingness to invest in keeping things running well.

The frustrations of failing tech

We all know the frustration of waiting for a sluggish computer to load while deadlines loom.

The effects of slow technology are even more pronounced when trying to finish tasks before the weekend or a holiday.

I recently stumbled across an article that made some concerning points about the growing number of employees contemplating quitting their jobs due to frustrations with their inadequate technology that impedes their work.

Workers can easily assess whether their employers prioritise technology by its impact on job performance and overall satisfaction.

And they're now voting with their feet.

What you'll learn from listening to this episode of Techcess

• Workers are quitting jobs due to poor technology
• There's a connection between employee satisfaction and investment in technology
• The trend is businesses are investing in higher-end tech for younger workforce
• Some actual statistics on workers leaving jobs due to inadequate technology
• How to approach the boss for technology upgrades
• Key points to consider when requesting an upgrade

overcoming technology roadblocks

While upgrading technology may seem like a substantial financial investment for a lot of small and medium sized businesses, it actually offers numerous long-term benefits.

Waiting for prices to decrease or ideal circumstances may lead to missed opportunities and potential loss of valuable and even vital staff members.

The point of this episode is to empower the employees who desire more efficient tools for their work so they can approach their employers, highlighting the key advantages an upgrade would bring.

You can listen to the episode to hear them in detail, but these include increased productivity and efficiency, potential cost savings, utilisation of newer and better software, improved morale and overall increased job satisfaction.

Not to mention the positive perceptions from clients!

Timestamped Summary:

00:00:00 Old, slow tech reduces workplace productivity. 00:04:10 Upgrade: Time-saving, efficient, and productivity boosting. 00:07:51 Poor customer service reflects poorly on business. 00:13:00 Upgrade tech to avoid inefficiencies and downtime. 00:15:32 Businesses benefit from investing in technology.

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