Technology for people at work is now considered a ‘complicated’ relationship. Such is the assertion in the latest pwc TechAtWork report (read it here). Based on their international survey of 12,000 people, pwc reported the following key observations:
- Leaders say they-re choosing tech with their people in mind, but employees don’t agree.
- People want digital skills, but aren’t being given the opportunity
- Employees value the human touch at work, but also like a digital assist
- Efficiency and status drive interest in advancing digital skills.
It is well worth the time to read the full article, and to fully appreciate what these points are really making. But based on them, pwc make four recommendations for leaders on how to get more buy-in and interest in tech from their people:
- You can’t separate technology from your people’s experience and what motivates them
- Understand what it’s like to do the job
- Rethink who needs to be in the room when making decisions
- Upskilling is not traditional training – change your mindset.
Leaders of organisations need to review these recommendations, and benchmark themselves against them. The Avondale Business School (ABS) can help you with your leadership, to find out how, contact Warrick Long at [email protected] or 02 49802168