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'A big burden' | Remote workers consider quitting over inadequate tech

Remote workers consider quitting over inadequate tech

New research shows that some remote staff are thinking of quitting their jobs due to the poor quality of the tech and tools provided by their employers.

New research by Applaud has highlighted how UK remote workers are bearing the brunt of multiple, burdensome and unintuitive HR technology tools. Exposing the experience gap between different working models, 77% of remote workers are being asked to use up to five different tools, compared to 69% of office-based employees and hybrid workers. The effects of this over-saturation include decreased job satisfaction and lower employee retention.

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