{"id":4804,"date":"2023-02-10T15:57:44","date_gmt":"2023-02-10T15:57:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indeedflex.com\/blog\/why-is-better-technology-the-key-to-sustainable-staffing\/"},"modified":"2024-06-07T15:00:30","modified_gmt":"2024-06-07T14:00:30","slug":"why-is-better-technology-the-key-to-sustainable-staffing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indeedflex.com\/blog\/for-employers\/why-is-better-technology-the-key-to-sustainable-staffing\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is better technology the key to sustainable staffing?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Employee relations are struggling. Technology can help unlock employers\u2019 good intentions.<\/strong> \"\" From increased union action to concerns over inflation, organizations face serious staffing problems. Employees want both more support and more flexibility, and few organizations can afford to ignore these demands.\u00a0<\/span> A poll from last year found that <\/span>53% believe<\/span><\/a> that we are entering a new, “more unstable” period of employment relations. With a recession in sight, many organizations will have to cut back on staffing costs without treating their people as disposable.\u00a0<\/span> How can this be done? Well, the answer may have less to do with managerial strategies or interpersonal attitudes and more to do with implementing the right technology.<\/span><\/p>\n

Leaders want to keep their teams happy<\/b><\/h2>\n

Despite the tough conditions, the vast majority of leaders understand their employees\u2019 concerns and would like to show them that they are valued. <\/span>Two-thirds of leaders <\/span><\/a>say they would like to let employees choose their own hours, and a recent Indeed Flex Temporary staffing in 2023 survey discovered that the most common staffing challenge employers care about is supporting their employees through the cost of living crisis.<\/span> The problem is therefore not about attitudes – it\u2019s about the capacity to realise employers\u2019 aspirations. They would like to create a more positive, flexible experience for their people; they simply don\u2019t have the processes in place to do so.<\/span><\/p>\n

Building the right system<\/b><\/h2>\n

Leaders need to leverage technology to solve these problems. While it may seem counterintuitive, the right solutions can actually enable procurement and people management to be more human-centric. From faster, clearer communication to greater worker autonomy, the right system can radically transform a company and enable them to treat its workers far better.<\/span> The result? Talent is treated with the respect they deserve, leading to a boost in morale, retention and productivity.\u00a0<\/span> This won\u2019t be achieved through any old technology. Instead, leaders need to ensure the solutions they implement fulfill three key criteria.<\/span><\/p>\n