As businesses continue to adapt to remote working, only a fifth (21 per cent) of workers think their company has implemented the right tech to help them do their jobs. What’s more, 16 per cent of workers want better technology and processes implemented to improve their company culture.
In addition, three quarters (74 per cent) of employers have already or are instead looking to implement remote monitoring software across their organisation.
Martin O’Donnell, managing director, Zen, explained, “It's crucial to catch up with the technology that’s now on offer, with many organisations still relying on processes that only accommodate office-centric working models.
“These tools should help bring workforces together, as opposed to divide them. Remote working conditions may continue to become more frequent across organisations, so businesses should regularly reassess their technologies and ensure their processes are suitable for their current models.
“To implement systems successfully, you could create guides or appoint specific colleagues to contact for help. Once this is in place, improved communication between workers and employers will prove easier to attract and retain talent.”
The research surveyed 1000 UK workers and 500 business decision makers and also showed remote workers are the most disconnected from their workplace as a fifth (20 per cent) admit they are unhappy with their company culture.
Even though many employers have welcomed the change and convenience that comes with remote working, underlying anxieties are still evident. Nearly half (45 per cent) of workers believe their employer still trusts them the most when they’re in the office and a third (33 per cent) of employers verify this claim.