Most businesses have felt the pain of sick leave at some point.
A key person off for a few days can slow everything down. A longer absence can put entire projects on hold.
But did you know that upgrading your technology can help offset some of that lost time?
When people talk about tech upgrades, they often think it means buying shiny new devices. Really, it’s mostly about removing the daily friction your team faces.
You know the thing. Slow systems, unreliable tools, old software, and clunky processes. They may seem small, but over a year, they quietly drain hours, days, even weeks of productivity.
Recent research shows that improving workplace connectivity – that’s the speed and reliability of your internet and internal systems – could help employees reclaim the equivalent of several working days per year.
Why?
Because when systems are fast, secure and stable, people get more done with less frustration. And frustration is a bigger problem than most business owners realize.
A large share of employee sick leave around the world is connected to stress and mental health. And many workers say outdated or unreliable tech is part of what increases their stress.
Think about how it feels when you’re trying to do something important and your device freezes or a system keeps crashing. Modern tools remove that emotional strain by simply… working.
Better tech can also give employees more flexibility.
Cloud systems (software and data stored securely online rather than on a local computer) make it easy for people to work effectively from anywhere. And AI tools, which help automate repetitive tasks or surface information quickly, free up time and reduce cognitive load.
When people feel in control of their work, they tend to feel less stressed, more productive, and more satisfied.
There’s another benefit too: Training.
Many workers say they want better skills and clearer support as businesses adopt new tools. The advent of AI and AI-assisted tools means your team is working with new technology regularly.
When people understand the technology they’re using, confidence goes up and mistakes go down.
So while you can’t stop illness entirely, you can build a workplace where lost time hurts a lot less.
If you need help making an investment in productivity, well-being and long-term resilience, please give us a call at (734) 457-5000, or email us at info@MyTechExperts.com.