In today's digital age, more and more businesses are moving towards a paperless workplace. The benefits of a paperless office are numerous, from increased efficiency to cost savings and environmental benefits. Recently, a roundtable discussion organised by the Made in Group was held, where the topic of discussion was the digitisation of the office and the benefits of going paperless.
The roundtable discussion included representatives from various manufacturing companies who shared their experiences and insights on the topic. One of the key takeaways from the discussion was the importance of going digital and how this benefits the business. It was noted that digitization helps remove silos and creates shareable and searchable documents, which improves the overall organization of the workplace. Additionally, it was highlighted that digitizing the office enables integrations with other technology providers, which creates gains beyond just the onsite improved organisation.
However, it was also noted that simply dropping tablets or other technology tools on employees is not enough. It's important to take the time to educate and gradually introduce technology to employees to ensure successful adoption. This requires providing proper training and support to employees to help them adjust to the new way of working.
Another key finding from the roundtable discussion was that businesses should not assume that older employees are resistant to technology or slow to adopt. Anecdotal stories shared during the discussion suggested that the older workforce was adapting well to the digital workplace. Additionally, almost everyone knows how to use a smartphone, so the ability to learn and implement technology is not necessarily a skills issue but a reluctance to change or not fully understanding the benefits.
One of the biggest advantages of a paperless workplace is the reduction in paper usage, which has a significant environmental impact. Businesses that go paperless not only save money on paper and printing costs but also reduce their carbon footprint, which is becoming increasingly important in today's world.
In conclusion, the roundtable discussion organised by the Made in Group highlighted the importance of going digital and the benefits of a paperless workplace. By removing silos, creating shareable and searchable documents, and integrating with other technology providers, businesses can improve their overall organisation and efficiency. Additionally, it's important to provide proper training and support to employees to ensure successful adoption of new technology. Finally, a paperless workplace not only saves costs but also has significant environmental benefits.
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