Easing the Load: The Role of Cloud Technology in Promoting Mental Health in the Workplace

Mental health is crucial in the workplace as it significantly impacts employees' well-being, productivity, and overall job satisfaction. Employees with good mental health investments are better equipped to handle stress, solve problems, communicate effectively, and make decisions.  They feel motivated to innovate creatively, leading to increased engagement and better performance. Investing in mental health initiatives not only benefits employees but also positively impacts the overall success and profitability of a workplace. As you’ll see, cloud-based solutions and cloud migration are investment that ultimately impacts not only the firm’s health but employees’ well-being too. 

When we think about the benefits of cloud-based solutions at work, we might first think of only direct technological benefits. The best cybersecurity practices result in the most secure data, they reduce our overhead costs, and we can streamline repetitive processes, which improves time management. Of course, there are even more direct advantages to technology transformation and even more department-specific ones. Cloud technology, the delivery of computing services over the internet, is used by more than 90% of enterprises and its innovations are continuous. 

Whether you use Azure, AWS, GCP, or any other cloud provider, the impact of cloud-based solutions in the workplace extends far beyond technology. The benefits of cloud computing in business positively affect employee mental health. From reduced workload to reduced stress and, ultimately a better work-life balance, modern IT infrastructure and cloud-based solutions make significant and profound impacts. 

Cloud migration reduces workload in several ways, but some standouts include scalability, automation, improved performance, cost savings, and access to new features. Scaling resources up or down as needed opens employee availability and allows for higher productivity and room for more meaningful work. According to Gartner, employees that find their work significant feel more motivated to work harder. Work automation allows for repetitive tasks to be automated, increasing free time and eliminating human error and ultimately improving performance. Cloud technology improves performance (efficiency and speed) compared to running your technology on-premises. As a bonus, it’s also more cost-effective than running on-premises because a consumption payment model allows you to use what you need without purchasing your hardware. And finally, with new features constantly added, cloud-native workloads have much better access to them than on-prem or colocation workloads. 

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We know that a cloud-native approach is optimal for IT infrastructure and enterprise resource planning. But while we know cloud-based solutions are key for your firm’s welfare, don’t forget about the benefits it extends to employees as individuals. The reduced workload that accompanies cloud technology in turn reduces stress and allows for greater employee availability to be productive and feel better about their work. Employees are freed from monotonous tasks that can be automated, and they can work more efficiently on projects that they are passionate about. The result is improved workplace performance that allows for space for a better work-life balance. Contact success@ntegral.com to see how you can support your staff’s mental health through Ntegral’s cloud-based solutions.