Is your IT stressful for you?

In a recent article on workplace stress and irritation factors, it identified some of the factors that people would consider commonplace in their own environment. These included, not being valued or paid enough for their work, noisy co-workers in open place offices and poor work/life balance. However, I found it interesting that IT, or how technology was perceived in the workplace make the list.

The article went on to indicate that often Technology doesn’t do what it’s meant to do, or perceived to do. This raises the question; are we getting satisfaction from our IT provider, and it not, why not?
In discussions with a number of business owners and managers, I’ve found that many are not happy with their IT service provider. When asked why they haven’t rectified the situation or changed providers, most are finding it difficult because they have known this person for a long time and can’t fire a friend.

As an exercise, ask your work colleagues what’s the first thing they think of when you mention IT. If they roll their eyes, sigh or groan first; you’re off to a bad start. Perhaps you should talk to Nixon Technology and have your issues resolved.