Top-performing organizations are primed to unlock HyperProductivity, where Human Capabilities and technology converge to achieve measurable gains !
Nicolas BEHBAHANI
Global People Analytics & HR Data Leader - People & Culture | Strategical People Analytics Design
💸 Large enterprises face an annual loss of $104M due to digital inefficiencies.
📈 Some employees juggle over 10 applications to complete a single task, with 64% relying on multiple tools just to perform their roles.
📅 A staggering 36 days per year are lost to technology-related frustrations.
🔥 Organizations implementing three or more digital adoption best practices can unlock an impressive 85% ROI on digital transformation initiatives.
🚀 Seamless digital adoption propels businesses into HyperProductivity, where AI fuels transformative growth in both productivity and employee impact, according to a new interesting research published by WalkMe using data 📊 from a exhaustive survey of 3,700 senior business leaders and line of business employees.
✅ The application visibility Gap
Researchers highlighted the growing visibility gap between the perceived number of applications within an enterprise and the actual size of its tech stack, a divide that widens with each passing year as new technologies are continuously introduced.
☝️ While enterprises believe they use only 37 applications, identity management systems report 231 apps, and the actual number averages 625 applications, including 172 AI-powered apps, representing a nearly 1,600% underestimation.
The visibility gap is set to grow, with large enterprises projected to increase their application portfolios by 26% by 2025. As new application are added, the productivity paradox is expected to deepen, further complicating enterprise efficiency.
✅ The application usage patterns
Researchers delved into enterprise application usage, uncovering distinct patterns in how organizations adapt to and engage with various software categories. The momentum scores highlight the following leaders:
1️⃣ HR & People applications take the lead with a momentum score of 96.
2️⃣ Business operations follow closely at 88.
3️⃣ Communication & Collaboration applications secure a score of 85.
❗️ The top-tier ranking of HR & People Technology showcases its widespread adoption and consistent engagement across all employee demographics, underscoring its pivotal role in driving organizational efficiency and ensuring compliance.
✅ The benefits of a HyperProductive enterprise
Researchers defined Hyperproductivity as a high-performance state where human capabilities and technology converge to achieve measurable gains in efficiency, innovation, and resilience.
This process is driven by five below steps:
✔️ Proactive automation,
✔️ Cross-application integrated workflows
✔️ Continous improvement,
✔️ Inclusive digital Experiences
✔️ Adaptive user interfaces
In a HyperProductive state, organizations have automated their non-essential tasks, integrated technologies into cohesive workflows, and provided employees with the tools and support needed to work exponentially more effecitvely. GenAI is fully leveraged to boost productivity, while digital adoption best practices are scaled organization-wide.
☝️ 𝙈𝙮 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬: I thoroughly enjoyed exploring this research—it revealed fascinating patterns about how digital applications are truly utilized within companies. It also introduced me to intriguing terms like "application visibility gap" and "hyperproductive companies." This research underscores the critical need for a well-defined strategy in adopting AI technologies to empower employees and unlock their hyperproductivity potential.
Thank you 🙏 WalkMe researchers team for these insightful findings:
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Chief Human Resources Officer
6moInsightful research Nicolas BEHBAHANI Digital adoption isn’t just about technology—it’s about empowering people to work smarter, not harder. HyperProductivity thrives when AI enhances, not replaces, human potential.
HR and OD Expert with expertise in organizational development & people management
6moAn excellent research based post, thanks Nicolas BEHBAHANI for your great work in a row. Being in HR for more than three decades, I have experienced that the organizations introduce technology apps, platforms and systems but there is a severe lack of training for the users. Automating the processes increases efficiency and productivity but there is always a gap in its true implementation coupled with measured results. Good news is that AI will now lead the show and we as HR professionals have to adapt to the emerging trends so as to be relevant otherwise our skills set, our expertise and even presence will be obsolete. A well structured training and development approach for continuous upskilling and reskilling will be vital. As pointed out by George Kemish LLM MCMI MIC MIoL in his comment, integration the applications and systems will decrease this gap of using the technology optimally. ROI will improve, results will be amazing too. Thanks once again Nicolas.
Human Resource Professional | MBA | Coporate Recruiting Professional- ASA | Ex-Wirtgen Group,A John Deere Company
6moVery valuable! The idea of “HyperProductivity” is intriguing, yet it’s crucial to understand that technology should complement, not replace, human expertise. Over-automation without adequate employee training and support can lead to inefficiencies rather than improvements. Leaders must cultivate a culture where technology enhances human skills, ensuring that AI is used to support tasks that still require human judgment and creativity. Building a culture of continuous learning and adaptability is essential, with leadership playing a pivotal role in aligning the organization and preparing it to harness technology for optimal results.Thank you for sharing!
Chief Gecko a.k.a CEO @HRGeckos. Podcast #HRBytes | LinkedIn Top Human Resources Voice
6moInteresting points you bring up there, Nicholas. → With smaller teams and fewer resources, HR leaders face mounting pressure to simplify operations while elevating their strategic value to the C-suite. → Added to this is what I call the "swivel chair" of HR Technology that is coming at us faster than a twister! I’m hosting a sesh on this topic next month. 🔥 Join us to learn how a unified HR tech strategy can elevate HR's impact! 🗓️ I invite you to attend our LinkedIn Live on April 10th, 12 pm ET / 11 am CT / 9 am PT. 👉 Registration LinkedIn livestream: https://www.linkedin.com/events/elevatinghr-simpact-leveragingu7307500712161169409/theater/
Industry Veteran | Exploring Future of Work | Great Manager’s Coach & Mentor
6moInsightful research! Nicolas BEHBAHANI 🥷 Hyper-Productivity truly feels like the magic potion organizations need to thrive - but let’s be honest - losing 36 days a year to tech frustration is like giving the calendar a holiday it doesn’t deserve. What’s missing is creativity & innovation for seamless IT integration. 💎 Let me share my journey - a journey that started with typewriters & teleprinters, moved through floppy-driven computers, laptops, emails, ERPs, & now lands firmly in today’s AI-driven world. Alongside this technological revolution, I’ve seen the rise of social media & India’s transformative digital progress. 🛜 While working in multinational corporations, I’ve faced countless integration challenges: systems operating in silos, single sign-offs being a luxury, & employees spending hours preparing manual reports by stitching data from multiple platforms. These inefficiencies persisted even amidst rapid technological evolution. 🖖 Thankfully, some organizations where I worked bridged these gaps, creating integrated systems & fostering seamless workflows. Yet, many are still catching up - proving the ongoing need for empowering employees through truly connected technology that’s built to adapt & elevate.