No one can seriously deny the importance of keyboard skills in the modern world, where computers occupy centre stage in the office, the classroom and increasingly the home. In the digital age there has been a massive growth in the use of computers and therefore keyboards. PC skills are now expected and taken for granted in all sectors, and efficient keyboard skills, the most basic of computer skills, are often neglected.
In the past 10 years we have witnessed the demise of secretarial support. Business executives who might in the past have been able to rely upon secretarial support are now expected to create their own electronic documents. products. Companies and individuals concentrate on improving their knowledge of the Microsoft Office software but without the basic keyboard skills, this training is wasted.
Poor keyboarding skills are one of the major productivity issues confronting employers today.The lack of skill that would be unacceptable in, say, our ability to drive cars is often accepted in typing. There are a number of reasons for this, but prominent among them has been a lack of suitable training to correct the problem.
With the Digital On-line Age upon us, keyboard or typing skills are a ‘must’ not a ‘nice to have’ for small-medium business people. It is simply a question of productivity.
Increase Satisfaction
Research indicates that 70-80% of business computer users felt that they could get more out of their computer by being better with the keyboard but don’t have time to learn. 75% of this group who had tried old fashioned typing tutors were quite dissatified with them.
The inability to easily create electronic text is frustrating and time wasting.
Reduce the risk of typing-related injury
One consequence of this is a greatly increased possibility of keyboard injury (repetitive strain injury - RSI) and related occupational health and safety concerns in the future.
Employers need to be aware that in requiring their workers, or themselves, to do any serious amount of keyboarding exposes the worker to the risk of RSI and the company to the legal and ethical consequences. This is not inevitable, and basic preventative action should be taken. Diligence in this respect is demonstrated by the promotion of eText typeSmart within your organization.
If you or your staff spend a lot of time in front of a computer (and who doesn’t these days?), and you can double their typing speed, the benefit goes fairly directly to the bottom line argument.
The Solution…..
Genesis Business College offer a range of Pitman Training keyboard skills training courses covering both accuracy and speed in our training centres as well as home/workplace study options. . Let us improve your productivity and satisfaction.