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Research Reveals Employees Switch Apps Over 1,100 Times a DayCAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA), the software company empowering digital transformation at the world's leading enterprises, today announced new research that reveals how ineffective software and poor processes are hindering productivity for many workers. In a study of live desktop activity, the results showed employees are forced to switch between up to 35 job-critical applications nearly once a minute – or more than 1,100 times every day – adding unnecessary complexity that reduces efficiency and frustrates workers. Pega analyzed nearly 5 million hours of desktop activity of operational support employees – who primarily perform routine back office, data entry, or contact center tasks – at Global 2000 companies from January to September 2018. The data revealed two main areas blocking employees from achieving optimal productivity and job satisfaction: Inefficient applications and processes: Businesses typically provide operational support workers with a number of 'structured applications' that are specifically designed to help them speed through core tasks with minimal typing and scrolling. However, the study found workers are saddled with too many of these disconnected apps, leading to poor processes, increased errors, and wasted actions that could otherwise be automated:
The study also reveals several other interesting dynamics, including:
For more details on the study and to learn strategies for overcoming workplace inefficiencies and improving employee satisfaction through digital process automation, download the ebook 'Demystifying the Desktop" at www.pega.com/demystifying-desktop. Quotes & Commentary: "Many organizations instinctively try to solve process issues and improve employee productivity by throwing more software at the problem without truly understanding the root cause of their inefficiencies," said Don Schuerman, CTO, Pegasystems. "Business leaders must step back and analyze their business processes to ensure they enable employees to do their best work while providing customers with the best possible experience. By streamlining these processes and eliminating repetitive tasks, companies can give employees the right tools they need to succeed and be happier in their jobs." Additional Resources
About Pegasystems Pegasystems Inc. is the leader in software for customer engagement and operational excellence. Pega's adaptive, cloud-architected software – built on its unified Pega PlatformTM – empowers people to rapidly deploy and easily extend and change applications to meet strategic business needs. Over its 35-year history, Pega has delivered award-winning capabilities in CRM and digital process automation (DPA), powered by advanced artificial intelligence and robotic automation, to help the world's leading brands achieve breakthrough business results. For more information on Pegasystems (NASDAQ: PEGA) visit www.pega.com. Press Contact: All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/research-reveals-employees-switch-apps-over-1-100-times-a-day-300759322.html SOURCE Pegasystems Inc. |