European workers identify digital empowerment as key to plugging the productivity gap
65% of the 3,600 workers surveyed say automation technology will enable them to be more productive, while 52% agree that artificial intelligence will have a positive impact on their role.
Employees see email (41%) and meetings (37%) as the biggest timewasters each day – more so than commuting (29%). However, an overwhelming 98% are positive about the potential of new technology to empower them to work in smarter ways. This includes more immediate access to data (44%), the ability to work from home more frequently (42%) and a reduction in repetitive tasks (41%).
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Ricoh is empowering digital workplaces using innovative technologies and services enabling individuals to work smarter. For more than 80 years, Ricoh has been driving innovation and is a leading provider of document management solutions, IT services, commercial and industrial printing, digital cameras, and industrial systems. Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh Group operates in approximately 200 countries and regions. In the financial year ended March 2017, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 2,028 billion yen (approx. 18.2 billion USD).
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