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Employees Aren’t Fully Using Work Software

Jan 14, 2015
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Employees Aren’t Fully Using Work Software

Underutilized AssetUnderutilized Asset

Nine out of 10 employees surveyed aren’t using all of their work software.

Bad FitBad Fit

29% said the software is not required for their day-to-day jobs.

Drag TimeDrag Time

10% of the respondents said it slows down and/or crashes their computer.

Dependency IssueDependency Issue

9% said the software doesn’t work right and/or is unreliable.

Expiration DateExpiration Date

9% of the workers said it’s too outdated to use.

Unfamiliar ToolUnfamiliar Tool

8% said the software isn’t user-friendly.

Frustrations Involved in Work PurchasesFrustrations Involved in Work Purchases

Waiting for purchases to be approved: 13%, Looking for the best deals: 13%, Filling out expense reports: 11%

Work WoesWork Woes

9% of the employees surveyed said purchase frustrations of items such as software make them less productive, and the same percentage said it causes them to lose motivation.

Dennis McCafferty

Dennis McCafferty is a contributor to CIO Insight. He covers topics such as IT leadership, IT strategy, collaboration, and IT for businesses.

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