Office tech and other items that have been laid to rest
Do you remember fax machines, telephone directories and chunky desktop computers?
When we think about "old office technology", we often reminisce about a time when dial-up internet was normal and the click-clack sounds of the computer keyboard were our office surround sound.
Today, we're surrounded by seamless communication tools and quiet, efficient tech. Yet, it’s only when we pause to reflect that we realise just how much things have changed, especially in our workplace environments.
Research from Unisys Corporation reveals that 44% of workers are frustrated with their employers' slow approach to technology upgrades, citing outdated office tech as a major issue. These workers are also 600% more likely to leave their jobs than those at tech-forward companies.
Look, we get it – some people live by the saying, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." But that mindset also goes against the natural laws of evolution.
To evolve means embracing change, and in today’s world, that often means keeping up with technology. For some, learning to use a laptop or voice assistant might seem daunting, especially for those in their 80s. However, we're seeing more and more older generations not only mastering new tech but using it to enhance their daily lives.
Interestingly, an article on Sine highlighted how some companies are still holding on to desktop computers – and their reasoning might actually surprise you.
"Sometimes, outdated technology in the workplace, like desktop computers, is about safety in a convoluted way. Employers believe it’s harder to make off with a desktop computer than with laptops, tablets and iPads. But, they are compromising on ease-of-work and better tech for their employees who are restricted by the lack of mobility of desktops.
Watch this YouTube video that shows a content creator trying out technology from the noughties – or, as we know it, the 2000s.
It's not as old-school as we would've liked, but it certainly shows how far we have come.
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