Employees Say Work Tech Tools Aren't Smart Enough

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Employees Say Work Tech Tools Aren't Smart Enough
Many employees think the technology tools provided by their employer aren't smart enough, and they prefer the tech at their home to what they have on the job. -
Home Field Advantage
35% of the employees surveyed around the world said the technology at their home is more cutting-edge than what's available at work. -
Slow Burn
46% reported that tech-related issues create the biggest work time-wasters. -
Wise Up
44% of the employees said their workplace isn't smart enough, and 57% expect to be working in a smart office within five years. -
Degree of Separation
51% believe tech will make face-to-face conversations obsolete in the near future, even though 57% like to have face-to-face exchanges with colleagues. -
Office Assistant
62% of the employees who responded believe that their job could be made easier with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI). -
Tech Treats
58% would prefer to get high-tech tools like the internet of things (IoT), augmented/virtual reality or AI as perks, rather than low-tech perks like free food. -
Old School, Part I
74% of the employees surveyed still use desktops at work more than laptops (48%) or tablets (23%). -
Old School, Part II
71% still use landlines at work more than smartphones (46%) -
Top Sources of Work Satisfaction
Relationships with colleagues: 27%, Work-life balance: 27%, The work's subject matter: 25%, Responsibility levels: 17%, Salary: 16% -
Thumbs Down on Tech
Only 13% of the survey respondents cited their organization's current technology as a leading source of work satisfaction.
A significant number of employees around the world think the technology tools provided by their employer aren't smart enough, according to a recent survey from Dell and Intel. The resulting "2016 Future Workforce Study" reveals that many workers prefer the technology at their home to the ones they have on the job. Many of the survey respondents said IT-related issues create the biggest time-wasters at work. Asked what solutions they'd like to have at the office, many chose the internet of things (IoT), augmented and virtual reality, and artificial intelligence (AI). Such aspirations seem lofty, given that most professionals still use desktops in their cubicles instead of laptops or tablets. "Today's workers have a growing expectation that their employers will integrate the latest technologies seamlessly and securely into their working lives," said Allison Dew, vice president of global client solutions marketing for Dell. "Employees have seen first-hand the ways new technologies can help them do their jobs better, and are hungry to use the latest advancements to be more productive. While this may seem daunting, it's a business-critical opportunity for companies to be at the forefront of the future workplace and enable the future workforce." More than 3,800 employees worldwide took part in the research.