As the workforce across New Zealand continues to age, it's important to take this growth into consideration when investing in new technologies. After all, it's good to remember that not everyone will be a digital-native and there could be a learning curve before their skills reach a high level. But it's important to make an effort to retain these employees for a number of reasons.
For example, recruitment experts Hays said accommodating senior employees in the current workplace has a number of benefits, especially as guides and mentors to the growing population of Generation Y employees beginning to spread their business wings.
"The opportunity to exploit the talents of more senior members of staff to pass on know-how to other employees is significant. Small and medium-sized businesses, in particular, which may have limited resources to dedicate to formal skills development, often use older staff to give in-house training to their younger peers," said Alistair Cox, chief executive officer of Hays, in a June 17 blog.
However, as newer products are introduced into the workplace, it can be difficult to keep everyone on an equal playing field. You can facilitate equality and development through the type products you purchase. For example, if you're looking into small business accounting software, it could be worth investigating the CashManager software by Accomplish.
With three different products on offer - which cater to a whole range of different bookkeeping levels - there's something for everyone. Furthermore, the easy-to-use, streamlined operation of the software makes it the perfect thing to consider for workplaces with varying levels of technological competence.
Mr Cox said the loss of experienced, mature employees would be a tragic waste of potential for any small to medium business. It could be a brilliant option to consider working with and accommodating all your staff, in order to create the strongest team possible heading into the future.