Almost all (94%) workers agree there is at least one benefit to using collaborative tools in the workplace.
Three quarters (73%) consider the flexibility provided is a benefit – especially the fact that work can happen anytime, anywhere (42%) - while 7 in 10 (71%) believe collaborative tools aid with efficiently managed workflow and half (50%) see the specific benefit in keeping everyone up-to-date with current information or documentation.
By utilising effective collaboration tools in the workplace, two thirds (67%) of workers claim to benefit from improved communications, even with those not in their immediate vicinity (40%). Technologies provide the ability to work from home and when a worker has the ability to mould their work around commitments and other aspects of their life, job satisfaction and efficacy increase. This in turn means they are more productive and the mutual benefits for business and workers become evident. For 1 in 5 (22%) workers, some form of flexible work is most important in enabling them to do their job better, and 1 in 5 (21%) suggest they are able to do their job better with collaborative tech. Working to suit individual lifestyles is one of the key benefits of flexible work practices, and 26% would go as far as saying it is important to maximise their job satisfaction. The overwhelming majority of workers (87%) would continue working for employers if provided collaborative technologies and flexible work practices. However, it’s important to understand how this can impact the workplace, both for the individual and their team. Whilst flexibility means work can be done from anywhere at any time, counter-productive practices or ineffective tools can hinder the desired process, so it’s important to ensure the right choices are made.
