How much do slow PCs cost your business?
A slow PC can significantly affect a business's financial health. When computers are slow, employees are less productive and experience higher levels of frustration. In fact, the average PC user in the UK spends around 130 hours each year waiting for their computer to load, which translates to a substantial loss in productivity.
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Several factors can contribute to a slow PC, including the age of the computer and its components, the number of tasks running simultaneously, inadequate maintenance of hardware and software, internet bottlenecks, outdated systems, and connectivity issues.
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As software evolves, it requires more powerful components. If your older systems can't keep up, users will experience noticeable slowdowns. Common issues include Excel taking longer to open large spreadsheets, browsers freezing or slowing down when multiple tabs are open, and frequent freezing or crashing of Sage.
So, how much is this costing my business?
Imagine an employee who works 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, earning the UK's average salary of approximately £29,500 per year (around £14 per hour). If this employee experiences 5 minutes of downtime per hour due to system issues like freezing or slow loading, it results in 40 minutes of lost productivity each day. Over a week, this adds up to just over 3 hours, and over a year (assuming 50 working weeks), it totals about 150 hours.
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At a rate of £14 per hour, this downtime translates to a loss of £2,100 annually per employee. This figure could be even higher when considering higher-paid roles such as supervisors or managers.
Slow PCs could cost your business:
£2,100 per year, per user
Investing in your IT infrastructure now could save your business tens of thousands of pounds annually. For a consultation, please contact us.
Employee Retention
In today's fast-paced work environment, slow PCs can significantly impact employee retention. When employees are forced to work with outdated or sluggish technology, it not only hampers their productivity but also leads to frustration and decreased job satisfaction. This frustration can accumulate over time, making employees feel undervalued and less motivated.
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In contrast, providing up-to-date, efficient technology demonstrates that a company values its employees' time and effort, fostering a more positive and productive work environment. Ultimately, investing in better technology can reduce turnover rates by ensuring employees have the tools they need to perform their best.
What do we need to do?
There are a few options:
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Upgrading your current systems, such as increasing memory (RAM) and upgrading the storage, can significantly enhance performance. One major cause of slow PCs is the use of Hard Disk Drives (HDDs), which are outdated. Switching to a Solid State Drive (SSD) can dramatically boost your PC's speed.
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Sometimes, upgrading a PC isn't worthwhile, and a replacement is necessary. This can seem daunting, but don't worry—if you purchase a new PC from us, we'll handle the file transfer from your old PC and computer setup to ensure a smooth and painless transition.
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There are plenty of other personalised ways to help with slow IT in general, give us a call or an email to discuss your current setup and we will let you know the best way forward
