How to prepare employees for innovation
People are the key to successful automation. While others focus on AI and machines, we address the real challenges: lack of communication, loss of motivation, gaps in skills, and human errors that limit even the best technology.
Why employees resist innovation
Understanding the root causes helps you address them effectively before introducing new technology.
Lack of communication
Information doesn't flow between departments. Employees feel left out of decisions that affect their daily work. They hear about changes last.
Loss of motivation
Routine tasks become boring. No recognition for good work. Employees don't see how their contribution matters to the bigger picture.
Gaps in skills
New technology requires new skills. Training is often too theoretical or too rushed. Employees feel unprepared and anxious about making mistakes.
Fear of being replaced
Employees worry that automation means job losses. Without clear communication, they may actively resist or sabotage new systems.
10 empathic approaches to prepare your team
Proven methods that put people first and make innovation acceptance natural, not forced.
| Approach | How to implement it | Results |
|---|---|---|
Interactive VR training | Use VR glasses for a fun, dynamic factory experience. Employees can use gestures to interact, making learning engaging and memorable. They can also map factory requirements with glasses. | Engaging learning |
Voice assistant for inspections | A voice assistant guides employees during inspections, making tasks easier and more efficient, reducing stress and errors. They have instant feedback and feel more connected to the factory. | Reduced errors |
Suggest improvements | Let employees suggest improvements via the software during inspections and earn rewards. This fosters a culture of innovation where everyone's ideas matter. | Culture of innovation |
Report bad practices for rewards | Encourage employees to report unsafe or inefficient practices using the software, rewarding them for enhancing safety and productivity. Make them part of the solution. | Improved safety |
Gamification for engagement | Use gamification to make routine tasks more engaging. Employees can earn points and compete on leaderboards for rewards. Everyone loves gamification boards. | Higher engagement |
Micro-learning modules | Implement short, engaging learning modules that build positive micro-habits, improving skills and promoting continuous learning. Micro learning is the key for the future. | Faster skill building |
Reward system | Offer free lunches as a perk for top-performing employees, fostering a positive work environment. Allow employees to switch from night to day shifts easily as a reward. | Increased satisfaction |
Feedback from managers | Employees receive direct feedback from maintenance managers through the software, keeping them informed and motivated to improve. Share new information quickly through notifications. | Clear communication |
Support during problem-solving | Provide real-time support through the software to help employees resolve issues quickly, reducing downtime and frustration. No blockers, no angry people. | Reduced frustration |
Flexible scheduling | Employees can easily switch between shifts using the software, improving flexibility and work-life balance. Work-life balance is important for retention. | Better work-life balance |
Interactive VR training
Use VR glasses for a fun, dynamic factory experience. Employees can use gestures to interact, making learning engaging and memorable. They can also map factory requirements with glasses.
Engaging learningVoice assistant for inspections
A voice assistant guides employees during inspections, making tasks easier and more efficient, reducing stress and errors. They have instant feedback and feel more connected to the factory.
Reduced errorsSuggest improvements
Let employees suggest improvements via the software during inspections and earn rewards. This fosters a culture of innovation where everyone's ideas matter.
Culture of innovationReport bad practices for rewards
Encourage employees to report unsafe or inefficient practices using the software, rewarding them for enhancing safety and productivity. Make them part of the solution.
Improved safetyGamification for engagement
Use gamification to make routine tasks more engaging. Employees can earn points and compete on leaderboards for rewards. Everyone loves gamification boards.
Higher engagementMicro-learning modules
Implement short, engaging learning modules that build positive micro-habits, improving skills and promoting continuous learning. Micro learning is the key for the future.
Faster skill buildingReward system
Offer free lunches as a perk for top-performing employees, fostering a positive work environment. Allow employees to switch from night to day shifts easily as a reward.
Increased satisfactionFeedback from managers
Employees receive direct feedback from maintenance managers through the software, keeping them informed and motivated to improve. Share new information quickly through notifications.
Clear communicationSupport during problem-solving
Provide real-time support through the software to help employees resolve issues quickly, reducing downtime and frustration. No blockers, no angry people.
Reduced frustrationFlexible scheduling
Employees can easily switch between shifts using the software, improving flexibility and work-life balance. Work-life balance is important for retention.
Better work-life balanceFocus on people in your factory
Adopting a human-centric approach leads to a more engaged and motivated workforce. When employees feel valued and supported, they are more likely to be productive, innovative, and committed to their roles.