Unleash Workplace Potential: Essential IT Solutions for Enhanced Employee Productivity
In 1954, German inventor Gottlob Widmann created a product that would change the workplace forever: the coffee maker. Not only is it a symbol of the modern office, but it also created opportunities for spontaneous collaboration—taking tired employees to a whole new level of productivity.
We’re not going to try and top the complete life-changing impact of the coffee maker, but there are 5 IT management solutions offered by managed service providers (MSPs) that we think are just as essential as a steaming hot latte for improving employee productivity.
24/7 Monitoring
Why do we have security cameras, fences, and alarm systems to protect our homes and businesses? To protect the physical objects that are most important to us. You don’t leave the keys to your home lying around, so why leave the keys to your company’s infrastructure open for a cybercriminal to take advantage of your data?
24/7 monitoring solutions ensure that any issue is immediately detected and fixed before it can cause major damage to your business. And by avoiding costly downtime (you’re looking at $5,600 a minute) and lost data, you’re increasing employee productivity by keeping them focused on their tasks instead of fixing a preventable problem.
Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 is a suite of software that includes security and compliance features, cloud storage and collaboration, and business management and communication applications. It’s designed to tackle organizational silos by allowing employees to work together in real time, streamline employee processes with built-in templates and automation tools, and increase productivity with powerful security features.
Plus, with the release of Office 365 Groups, employees now have a dedicated place to collaborate on projects, share files and notes, and schedule meetings. And with Windows 10, your employees will have access to the latest features and security updates without having to upgrade their operating system.
So if you’re looking for an IT management solution that supports employee productivity, Microsoft 365 is the answer.
Help Desk Support
We’ve all been there: you’re in the middle of a project and your computer suddenly crashes. Not only is it frustrating, but it also means valuable time lost trying to troubleshoot the issue or waiting for help desk support.
That’s why having a reliable, efficient help desk support solution is crucial for employee productivity. Instead of wasting time trying to fix their own technical issues, employees can focus on the tasks at hand, knowing that any problem will be quickly resolved by a helpful and knowledgeable support team.
The best way to get 10/10 help desk support is through a managed service provider. They have the expertise, resources, and 24/7 availability to make sure that all technical issues are fixed as soon as they come up.
Data Backup & Recovery Solutions
It’s one thing to prevent a data breach, but it’s just as important to have a plan in place for when (not if) disaster strikes. Data backup and recovery solutions ensure that any lost or corrupted data can be retrieved quickly, minimizing the impact on your business operations and increasing employee productivity.
These solutions aren’t just limited to data breaches—they also protect against natural disasters, hardware failures, and human error (which is responsible for 82% of data breaches). Don’t let your valuable data go up in smoke—invest in a backup and recovery solution.
Employee Security Training
No business owner would expect an employee to use essential business tools like HubSpot or Salesforce without really good training. Considering how much of our work is online (AKA all of it), IT management is an essential business tool. So why not provide the same training for protecting your business’s (and client’s) data?
Employee security training from an expert MSP is a solution that not only improves employee productivity by preventing avoidable downtime due to human error, but it also protects your company from potential lawsuits and damage to its reputation. It’s a win-win for everyone involved.
Get More Out of Your Employees with Stability Networks
Your employees are your greatest asset, so why not help them reach their highest potential? By partnering with Stability Networks, you can. Our team will work with you to find the best IT management solutions for your business (including the ones in this blog and much more), and we’ll provide continuous support every step of the way.
Schedule a consultation with us today and see how we can improve your employee productivity.