868-223-TECH (8324) info@800-tech.com

Bridging the Gap: Conquering Technology Fears – A Three-Step Strategy

June 23, 2023
Bridging the Gap: Conquering Technology Fears – A Three-Step Strategy

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the divide between technology and businesses has become a significant challenge, particularly in the financial sector. Many businesses are hesitant to embrace technology due to their fear of the unknown. While financial constraints may play a role, it is often the fear of integrating technology that hinders progress. 

Recognizing this obstacle, we embarked on a journey to address our clients’ concerns and Bridge the Gap between their comfort levels and technology adoption. We understood that transitioning from minimal technology to a comprehensive end-to-end integration would not come without its challenges. 

One of the primary hurdles we encountered was the fear of job loss among some employees. As technology implementation progressed, there were concerns that certain roles might become redundant. Additionally, some employees faced difficulties in adapting to new technologies, either due to a lack of familiarity or resistance to change. 

Change is often met with resistance, especially when it comes to adopting new technologies. In the finance industry, where tradition and established practices reign supreme, Bridging the Gap between technology and employees can be a daunting task. At 800 TECH, we understand the challenges associated with change and have developed a three-step strategy to facilitate a seamless transition for both employees and management. 

 

Step 1: Education – Knowledge is Power 

We believe that education is the first crucial step in embracing technological advancements. We take the time to explain how the proposed technology will bridge the gap within the finance industry, ultimately leading to improved efficiency, accuracy, and productivity. By providing employees and management with a clear understanding of the benefits and value that the technology brings, we lay the groundwork for a positive mindset and open the door to a successful transition. 

Step 2: Involvement – Collaborate and Empower 

We recognize the importance of involving employees and management in the decision-making process. We actively seek their input and feedback, creating a sense of ownership and collaboration. By involving key stakeholders from the early stages of implementation, we tap into their expertise and insights. This not only ensures that the technology meets the unique needs of the organization but also empowers employees to become change agents. Through this inclusive approach, we foster a supportive environment where everyone feels heard and valued. 

Step 3: Encouragement and Empowerment – Embrace the Change 

Change can be intimidating, but with the right support and encouragement, employees and management can develop the confidence needed to embrace the new technology. We create a positive and supportive environment, where individuals are encouraged to explore the technology, ask questions, and share their concerns. Our team is dedicated to providing ongoing training and support, empowering employees to adapt and thrive in the digital age. By celebrating milestones and highlighting success stories, we inspire a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. 

800 TECH: Your Partner in Successful Technological Change 

We pride ourselves on our customer-focused approach and our track record of successfully supporting employees and management in overcoming resistance to change. Our strategy of education, involvement, and encouragement has proven effective in building confidence and recognizing the potential benefits that technology brings to the finance industry.

Ready to Bridge the Gap in your industry with the power of technology? Contact us today at customerservice@800-tech.com to explore how our three-step strategy can help your organization navigate change successfully. Together, let’s embrace the future and unlock the full potential of technology in your business.  

Our Blog

The Planning Phase – Become Globally Competitive

The Planning Phase – Become Globally Competitive

Last week, we spoke about the Strategic Phase, and this week we speak candidly about the Planning Phase of becoming Globally Competitive. These are five key takeaways coming out of that conversation we shared on our social media platforms.  If you missed it, then...

The strategy behind becoming globally competitive

The strategy behind becoming globally competitive

We began a webinar series called- Five Steps to Becoming Globally Competitive because we wanted to continue to educate our audience about the different sides of digital transformation and the important role it plays in their growth, productivity, and bottom line. Our...

The Missed Digital Leap- 5 steps to become globally competitive

The Missed Digital Leap- 5 steps to become globally competitive

We came across a newspaper article titled ‘The Missed Digital Leap’ by Mr. Wesley Gibbings. In the article, Mr. Gibbings expressed the view that the country is missing the opportunity to transform digitally during this time.   From the article, it was clear that he...

360HRP – HR & Payroll – Fully Integrated Solution

360HRP – HR & Payroll – Fully Integrated Solution

What any productive Human Resource Department needs Human Resources play a vital role in every organisation. With so many moving parts, it is quite easy for important tasks to fall through the cracks. Most organisations, therefore, need a fully integrated approach to...

BENEFITS OF 360HRM 

BENEFITS OF 360HRM 

Benefits of 360HRM   In our last blog we spoke about the 360HRM modules and this week we will share the benefits of 360HRM. As a reminder, 360HRM is a Human Resource Management solution. This is a solution that helps increase productivity and efficiency in your...

HOW TO SUPPORT HYBRID TEAMS USING 360HRM

HOW TO SUPPORT HYBRID TEAMS USING 360HRM

How To Support Hybrid Teams Using 360HRM This week, we continue our conversation about 360HRM and supporting hybrid teams utilizing 360HRM modules. In our last blog, we shared 3 modules of 360HRM and showed you how to increase productivity and efficiency in your...

HOW TO INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY AND EFFICIENCY IN YOUR BUSINESS

HOW TO INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY AND EFFICIENCY IN YOUR BUSINESS

HOW TO INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY AND EFFICIENCY IN YOUR BUSINESS 360HRM is a human resource management solution. This is a solution that helps increase productivity and efficiency in your business. As we can all appreciate, especially during COVID-19, we're looking for...

WHAT IS PROOF OF CONCEPT – Digitizing Business

WHAT IS PROOF OF CONCEPT – Digitizing Business

After our last live session where we discussed -Digitizing your business with E-Flow, a viewer asked, “what is proof of concept?” So today, we want to help you to understand when we say “proof of concept”, what we mean. In short, the proof of concept is us...

HOW E-FLOW CAN DIGITIZE YOUR BUSINESS

HOW E-FLOW CAN DIGITIZE YOUR BUSINESS

(An excerpt of the live training hosted by Scofield Thomas)  As you know, from 2020 into 2021, there has been a myriad of changes we have all been compelled to embrace. It has pushed us into areas that are unfamiliar to us. But these areas are necessary for us to...