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Here&#8217;s how they can catch up.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blog-template-meta-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-query wp-block-hosts-query has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-query-is-layout-1 wp-block-query-is-layout-constrained\"><ul data-wp-interactive=\"eh-hosts\" class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-1 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li data-host-index=\"0\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.openDetail\" class=\"wp-block-post post-20949 hosts type-hosts status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><figure style=\"width:52px;height:52px;\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-9-120x120.png\" class=\"attachment-host_thumbnail size-host_thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"border-radius:60px;height:52px;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-9-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-9-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-9-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-9-240x240.png 240w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-9-54x54.png 54w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-9-108x108.png 108w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-9-390x390.png 390w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-9-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-9-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-9-216x216.png 216w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-9-432x432.png 432w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-9-112x112.png 112w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-9-224x224.png 224w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-9-142x142.png 142w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-9-284x284.png 284w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-9.png 625w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-sm-font-size is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><h6 style=\"line-height:1.3; border-right-width:1px;border-right-color:var(--wp--preset--color--black); padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2);\" class=\"has-text-align-center has-link-color wp-elements-1e20e747939e3458765ab321928f59b7 wp-block-post-title has-text-color has-violet-500-color has-sm-font-size\">Jen Denny<\/h6><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-sm-font-size\" style=\"border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;padding-left:0\">Published<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2023-03-10T12:23:02+00:00\">Mar 10, 2023<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-sm-font-size\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neutral-700);border-left-width:1px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2)\">Updated<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date__modified-date wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2025-10-17T05:48:56+00:00\">Oct 17, 2025<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-sm-font-size\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neutral-700);border-left-width:1px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2)\">9 mins read<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull blog-image-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized blog-template-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/03\/digital-shift-1-2-1024x601.png\" alt=\"A group of people sitting at a shared table on their laptops\" class=\"wp-image-44085\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:864px;height:561px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/03\/digital-shift-1-2-1024x601.png 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/03\/digital-shift-1-2-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/03\/digital-shift-1-2-768x451.png 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/03\/digital-shift-1-2-1536x901.png 1536w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/03\/digital-shift-1-2-864x508.png 864w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/03\/digital-shift-1-2-440x258.png 440w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/03\/digital-shift-1-2.png 1728w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:66px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sticky-side-panel is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex wp-container-2 is-position-sticky\">\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neutral-200);border-bottom-width:0.1rem;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--4);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--4)\"><strong>Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"content-single-table-content\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\" id=\"content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content_single content_single--blog content-single-content-wysiwyg wysiwyg content-wrapper has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--4)\">\nIt\u2019s hard to imagine life now without the presence of digital tools and technology. The digital world permeates our lives, from social media to GPS and smart home tech. For businesses, it\u2019s transformed offices from the home of endless folders of paperwork, to a hub of online communication and information.\n\nDespite this, for many businesses there\u2019s a long way to go to keep up with the rapidly changing digital landscape. Whether it\u2019s ChatGPT dazzling people with personalised content in mere seconds (note: a human did write this blog!), or the stunning concept of the metaverse, technology is moving faster than we ever imagined.\n\nWhat does it mean for New Zealand businesses in practise and how can they become digitally-enabled businesses? That\u2019s what we\u2019re going to explore.\n<h2 id=\"new-zealands-digital-transformation-and-digital-future\">New Zealand&#8217;s digital transformation and digital future<\/h2>\nMany New Zealand businesses are facing a steep climb when it comes to keeping up with the latest digital technology. However, there\u2019s been a measurable improvement in digital capability across Kiwi businesses over the last few years, especially with the impact of the pandemic.\n\nThe promotion of digital transformation in business has also been a priority of the Government in recent years. They recently <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalboost.business.govt.nz\/s\/?language=en_NZ\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">introduced a platform<\/a> called the Digital Boost, a free educational resource for small business owners. There\u2019s a ton of informative videos out there to cover the basics.\n\nStill, knowledge can only take you so far. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterforbusiness.govt.nz\/assets\/better-for-business-files\/documents\/the-digital-capability-of-new-zealand-businesses-in-2021.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Better for Business report<\/a> stated that between 2020 and 2021, businesses began to make greater use of productivity-enhancing digital tools. They also reported increased confidence in digital technology and the tech sector as a result.\n\nA lot of the digital transformation came in the use of \u2018internal\u2019 digital technologies, such as intra-company communication tools like Slack or Teams. They were also using tools for crucial business operations &#8211; an average of 65% were using cloud accounting services and 65% use cloud payroll solutions.\n\nWhile there\u2019s been plenty of positive development, there\u2019s lots of potential for greater digital transformation. In the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterforbusiness.govt.nz\/assets\/better-for-business-files\/documents\/the-digital-capability-of-new-zealand-businesses-in-2021.pdf\">Better for Business report<\/a>, 49% agreed that their business would benefit from greater use of digital tools. So there\u2019s plenty of room for improvement!\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Man on the phone while he sits, browsing his laptop\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26813 size-full\" height=\"1014\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/03\/digital-shift-2.png\" width=\"1728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/03\/digital-shift-2.png 1728w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/03\/digital-shift-2-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/03\/digital-shift-2-1024x601.png 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/03\/digital-shift-2-768x451.png 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/03\/digital-shift-2-1536x901.png 1536w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/03\/digital-shift-2-864x508.png 864w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/03\/digital-shift-2-440x258.png 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1728px) 100vw, 1728px\" \/>\n<h2 id=\"challenges-of-introducing-digital-technologies-at-work\">Challenges of introducing digital technologies at work<\/h2>\nThere are a number of challenges that leaders can come across when introducing new digital technologies. While these can usually be overcome, it\u2019s good to be aware of the potential roadblocks that might hold back a business from effective digital transformation.\n<h3 id=\"lack-of-training-or-confidence\">Lack of training or confidence<\/h3>\nOne of the biggest mistakes a business can make is introducing a new technology but forgetting to train their team or customers. Even if a platform seems self-explanatory, there are always going to be questions or sticking points.\n\nIt\u2019s critical that when introducing a new digital software or platform, business leaders allocate sufficient time for users to get comfortable and confident in their digital literacy. After all, if their first experience with a digital platform isn\u2019t positive, the team or their customers will be much less inclined to keep using it to its full potential.\n\nDon\u2019t believe us? According to Forbes, digital transformations fail most often because of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/blakemorgan\/2019\/12\/16\/100-stats-on-digital-transformation-and-customer-experience\/?sh=3a55c7643bf3\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">resistance from employees<\/a>. It\u2019s got to be a collaborative effort.\n<h3 id=\"trust-issues\">Trust issues<\/h3>\nIn our recent <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/resources\/remote-work-report\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2022 Remote Work Report<\/a>, it was reported that almost half (47%) of workers in New Zealand don\u2019t trust machine learning algorithms and artificial intelligence. These days, we have a complex relationship with technology \u2013 we are easily seduced by how the digital world can improve and enhance our lives, but are also aware of how it has introduced a host of new risks. Whether it\u2019s cyber attacks or how tech companies collect our data, businesses, their teams and their customers are rightly wary.\n\nWith that in mind, make sure that you do the research, checking what security certifications your potential new technology has, and clarifying what happens to sensitive data. It\u2019s important to have that confidence from the top down \u2013 leaders should be educated and in turn be able to reassure their teams in the event of any concerns.\n<h3 id=\"a-busy-market\">A busy market<\/h3>\nIt seems like every other week, another digital advance is lauded as the next great thing. For business leaders looking to build their tech stack, there\u2019s sometimes <em>too<\/em> much choice of emerging technology out there.\n\nThe key is in searching carefully \u2013 vet your potential new digital partners carefully, <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/choosing-the-right-hr-software\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ask the right questions<\/a> and do your due diligence. Remember that this is an investment, so you want to make sure you&#8217;re getting value for money and a good product.\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26814 aligncenter\" height=\"1014\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/03\/digital-shift-3.png\" width=\"1728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/03\/digital-shift-3.png 1728w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/03\/digital-shift-3-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/03\/digital-shift-3-1024x601.png 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/03\/digital-shift-3-768x451.png 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/03\/digital-shift-3-1536x901.png 1536w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/03\/digital-shift-3-864x508.png 864w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/03\/digital-shift-3-440x258.png 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1728px) 100vw, 1728px\" \/>\n<h2 id=\"what-types-of-digital-tools-should-you-consider\">What types of digital tools should you consider?<\/h2>\nDigital transformation is a big umbrella term, and for every business, their transformation will look different. Large businesses could have big aspirations, bringing in huge digital infrastructures, while for small businesses, it could just take a small tech stack of digital tools to <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/digital-transformation-guide\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">really transform how they operate<\/a>.\n\nThe main thing when deciding where to start, is to identify where your business is most at need and begin from there.\n<h3 id=\"hris-systems\">HRIS systems<\/h3>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/taking-hr-digital\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">HR management systems<\/a> can make a huge difference to your HR operations, as well as your employee experience. They&#8217;re designed to support HR leaders and small business owners in managing their team and supporting a positive working culture. This can include the creation of feedback loops, secure storage of crucial information, and easy online onboarding and offboarding.\n\nIf your business has space to improve your workplace culture and performance management, <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/products\/hr-software\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">a HRIS system<\/a> could be your perfect partner.\n<h3 id=\"password-management-software\">Password management software<\/h3>\nHow many of you would admit to using the same password across more than one online account \u2013 or even (<em>gasp<\/em>) across many? It\u2019s so important to be using secure passwords that can\u2019t easily be guessed so that your online accounts remain protected. Still, with the number of online accounts that we all use these days, it\u2019s pretty much impossible to have and remember a unique password for every single one.\n\nEnter password management software, which is designed to securely store all your passwords so that you can easily use up to hundreds of unique phrases across the internet. Some platforms also offer business memberships, which means teams can share the login details of company accounts in one secure spot.\n<h3 id=\"payroll-technology\">Payroll technology<\/h3>\nPayroll is such a critical part of any business and yet it can be very tricky. Whether it\u2019s interpreting the more ambiguous sections of the Holidays Act 2003, or ensuring that you&#8217;re staying up to date with the latest legislative updates, payroll requires you to constantly evolve and be top of your game.\n\nWhether you\u2019re a business leader juggling payroll or a seasoned payroll professional, there\u2019s payroll software that can support you. This kind of software is often designed to support <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/blog\/employee-self-service\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">self-service timesheet tracking<\/a>, leave requests and end of year reports. In platforms like <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/products\/payroll-software\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">91±¬ΑΟ Payroll<\/a>, you can even automate the payday filing process and have data sent directly to Inland Revenue, saving a ton of time every pay run.\n<h3 id=\"project-management-tools\">Project management tools<\/h3>\nWhen it comes to completing projects, there\u2019s often a ton of moving parts. If you\u2019re finding that those great ideas in meetings and brainstorms aren\u2019t getting put into action, bringing in project management tools could really improve productivity. Tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/asana.com\/campaign\/pm-anz\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Asana<\/a> are designed to facilitate teamwork, with visibility across all individual and group tasks. It\u2019s super easy for meetings too, as you can easily get a look at how projects are progressing.\n\nIf you\u2019re a business who has embraced remote work, project management tools are also really useful. They allow leaders and managers to keep track of progress and for colleagues to see across their team, so everyone is across the big stuff.\n<h3 id=\"collaboration-and-brainstorming-apps\">Collaboration and brainstorming apps<\/h3>\nSpeaking of brainstorms \u2013 the days of post-its on a whiteboard are pretty much gone. With many workplaces embracing hybrid and remote work, collaboration and brainstorming apps are proving their worth in sharing and documenting ideas instantaneously. Plus, there\u2019s no awkward transcribing of ideas at the end, as it\u2019s already typed out online.\n\nOne of our favourites here at 91±¬ΑΟ is <a href=\"https:\/\/jamboard.google.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jamboard<\/a>, which allows entire teams to contribute ideas virtually on one shared space. It\u2019s great for facilitating ideas and discussions.\n<h3 id=\"cloud-storage\">Cloud storage<\/h3>\nAs the pandemic proved, the days of having to connect to clunky servers to access and share documents are long gone. The cloud has transformed the operations of businesses all over the world, offering secure internet spaces that can be easily accessed by those with permissions. No matter where you\u2019re working, whether it\u2019s from the office, home or a cafe, file sharing can be simple and easy with cloud storage.\n<h3 id=\"online-learning-platforms\">Online learning platforms<\/h3>\nWhile all these fantastic digital tools can make a huge difference to your business, don\u2019t forget the most important element of the work \u2013 your team. Just as our technology has to continually evolve, today\u2019s employees are challenged to work on their digital skills and learn as they go.\n\nOne easy way to invest in your team is through enabling access to online learning platforms, allowing employees to manage their own professional development. That\u2019s something we offer here at 91±¬ΑΟ, with our <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/products\/employee-learning-management-system\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">learning management system<\/a> featuring a huge library of courses that&#8217;s accessible to all users.\n<h2 id=\"the-wrap-up\">The wrap up<\/h2>\nThose are just a few ideas of digital tools that could transform your business operations. There\u2019s no shortage of others \u2013 whether it\u2019s new options for retail customers or animal tracking apps for agribusiness, there\u2019s so many ideas out there for businesses in New Zealand. All you need to do is see what they can do for you. 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