Internet and cell phone use at work impact on productivity

Using the internet and cell phones at work: impact on productivity

The workplace is more connected than ever. That's why using the internet and cell phones at work is already a reality.

Through quick access to the internet , it is possible to communicate instantly, carry out group projects, hold face-to-face meetings and carry out other activities essential to the progress of every business.

Included in this technological spiral are cell phones, tablets, notebooks and servers . All these devices and gadgets are important for carrying out everyday activities in the office or home office .

It is important to highlight the presence of cell phones in the corporate environment. More relevant than ever, they serve as the main support for executives and employees when making contact and organizing the agenda of activities.

However, the counterpoint must be made: to the same extent that they help, employee productivity

This is not just a problem of mere inattention: the misuse of cell phones in the office is already affecting companies' financial results and the quality of services. The same applies to browsing websites that are not work-related.

To better understand how cell phones and improper browsing can impact company productivity and results and  how to avoid such situations , check out the topics below!

Data on distraction at work

The misuse of cell phones and browsers in the workplace has become a common problem for companies.

The cell phone

According to recent studies carried out by Deloitte Consulting, Brazilians view their cell phones, on average, 78 times a day .

The biggest problem with cell phones is the huge amount of daily notifications from chat groups and  social networks , which ends up taking away employees' focus several times a day.

During working hours, the most common use of cell phones is to exchange messages on applications such as Whatsapp and Telegram.

Internet use

It is worth noting that three out of four managers say that their employees waste two or more hours a day because of distractions on the internet.

When navigation is free, it is very common for employees to access news and entertainment websites constantly, breaking the work rhythm .

Providing a browser without any type of restriction is problematic, as most people cannot focus on work before taking a look at social media.

Distractions in the workplace

You may be wondering what are the reasons why employees lose focus on the task at hand in the office.

Generally, the most common reasons are:

  • Lack of motivation to perform repetitive or boring tasks
  • Relationship problems with managers
  • Amount of salary received
  • Personal problems, with emphasis on debt and romantic and family

It is clear that most of the agents responsible for the drop in productivity are related to the company's working environment

But what will be the effective impact of deconcentration on the business?

Financial consequences

The drop in employee productivity caused by the inappropriate use of browsers and cell phones has drastic financial consequences.

Experts point out that companies spend 30% more than they should due to the drop in their employees' productivity.

In the case studied in the article, whose office hours were 9 hours a day, only 4 hours and 12 minutes were spent working .

As you have noticed, problems related to distractions in the workplace are relatively common in companies.

However, there is a solution to the problem!

By using some market-renowned techniques, you will have your employees’ time

Improving productivity at work

improving productivity at work

 

Although the scenario seems unfavorable, it is possible to improve employee productivity in the corporate environment.

If your company is having productivity issues , try implementing the following methods:

Collaboration between managers and employees

The collaborative environment is one in which company's organization process

It's not about giving more power to employees; What matters is creating communication channels so that their aspirations, suggestions and complaints are heard by managers.

Some of the ways to improve communication between managers and employees are:

  • Implementation of bonuses for the most productive employees
  • Presentation of lectures and seminars on focus and productivity
  • Creation of an anonymous channel to send suggestions and improvements

Each company has different needs, so adapt your strategies to your business model.

Awareness and Law

An important aspect of improving the corporate environment is awareness.

In this case, employees must be warned that improper use of cell phones and browsers can lead to dismissal for just cause , as already discussed in another blog article

Therefore, imposing limits in the form of internal company regulations can be extremely efficient in curbing undue practices.

To make your life easier, Lumiun offers two document models to be used in your business:

Teach your employees about the importance of staying focused on work and about the possibility of labor violations if they violate company policy.

Blocking inappropriate websites

Nothing is more effective in solving the productivity issue than restricting access to inappropriate websites that are outside the company's scope of work.

Through an internet access management and control solution , you can have your employees' access

Lumiun Tecnologia offers tools that allow managers to implement:

  • Real-time reporting of employee
  • Firewall rules to increase internet security and company data
  • Blocking sites by specific sites, site category or reputation (Web Filters)
  • Release by time of sites or categories
  • Management of multiple networks from a single control panel

Don't forget that all productivity improvement measures can be implemented together!

Learn more about technology in the corporate environment

To find out more about data management services and blocking unauthorized access in the company, check out the Lumiun website

If you are interested in reading about issues related to the use of technology at work, continue accessing the Lumiun Blog !

Here, you will find several articles about the world of information security and productivity on the internet .

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