A new study conducted by imaging and electronics company Ricoh finds that even though most employees were sent home at the beginning of the pandemic, many companies are still failing to provide their employees with sufficient digital equipment. It was revealed.
The figures show that less than one in three (28%) of UK and Irish employees feel they have the right technology they need to collaborate seamlessly with colleagues in hybrid working arrangements. .
This study included the thoughts of 2,000 workers and 300 decision makers, and like many other studies, it revealed a disconnect between expectations and reality.
Hybrid workers are not given the right kit
This is not the first time that Ricoh’s research has revealed that only one in four decision-makers believe that current collaboration technology is not up to industry standards, while employees Nearly three in four (72%) people are
A small but significant number of employees (15%) also say they do not have access to essential software such as Microsoft Teams or Zoom, and more than a quarter (28%) do not have access to appropriate software such as video conferencing equipment. lacks hardware.
Paula O’Brien, Sales Director at Ricoh UK, commented: I strongly believe that by adopting innovative solutions that enable flexible working, companies have significant growth opportunities now and in the future. ”
The survey also touched on how important hybrid working is to employees when deciding whether to move or stay with their company, with around a quarter , says that the ability to work hybridly with the right tools is an important way to increase job fulfillment.
Nicola Downing, CEO of Ricoh Europe, said: “Organizations have spent years adapting to flexible working, but many are still using the most basic technology to facilitate collaboration and communication. It is surprising that we are lagging behind even in the provision of
