Have you and your team ever suffered from app overload? We’ve all been there.
You sit down at your desk, log in to your computer, and you are absolutely bombarded with emails spilling out of your inbox and alerts popping up all over the place. Yeah, it’s probably a Monday too.
Fun fact, even with all the communication tools available to us today, 80% of our communications are still email.
Yep, even with all the fancy apps, quick chat services, and techy tools at our fingertips, we’re kind of stuck sifting through a mountain of emails. It’s almost like opting for a carrier pigeon in the smartphone era! So just use other apps instead, right?
Here’s the kicker – employees are losing precious time getting lost in a jungle of apps. Picture this: One of your team members is all set to send a crucial report but ends up playing digital hide-and-seek with Slack, Teams, Google Docs, and a bunch of other apps. Trust me, it’s no fun.
Then there’s video calls. They seem productive, don’t they? Spoiler alert: they aren’t. While they create this impression of efficiency, the truth is most people find only three out of five video meetings actually useful. The other 40%? Well, they’re a waste of time.
Then there is my favorite, the endless repeating and clarifying! Almost 3/4 of workers end up repeating themselves, at least in part. With nearly a quarter doing it quite often and at great length. It’s aggravating, and makes you want to scream.
How is all this great technology killing our productivity and burning us out? That my friend, is app overload.
The solution? You need to stop and rethink your digital strategy.
Just because you can add a new app doesn’t mean it’s the right decision to make. You need to weigh the cost of it (and we don’t mean subscription fees). Is it another log in to manage? Does it integrate with your other apps and tools? Can you consolidate?
Maybe you need to consult with a tech strategist. We work with a slew of industries that all have different needs and tools, and we can help clean up the clutter better than Marie Kondo.  If you’re looking to implement an app or tidy your digital workspace, we can help bring back the efficiency to you and your team.
Ready to break free from the endless cycle of emails and app alerts, and kickstart your productivity? We’re here to lend a hand.