In most organisations, complexity creeps in quietly. A team needs to solve a small problem, so a new tool is added. Then another. And another. Over time, the systems meant to make work easier start slowing everything down.

According to HP’s 2025 study, knowledge workers now spend around 51% of their day on repetitive, low-value tasks, often because of disconnected or poorly designed technology. Even worse, 85% say inefficient systems are a major source of burnout. What’s meant to save time ends up wasting it.

A 2025 Workspace 365 survey of UK employees found that 59% would consider leaving a job if the internal IT systems were too complicated, and 39% admit they don’t use all the software provided to them. Hybrid and remote workers feel this even more - juggling multiple apps, notifications, and platforms every day. The message is clear: too much tech doesn’t improve productivity; it kills it.

Simple technology, on the other hand, gives that time back. It reduces friction, speeds up decisions, and lets people focus on meaningful work. Systems that are intuitive and well-integrated don’t need long training sessions or endless troubleshooting - they just work. When tools feel effortless, people perform better and collaborate more naturally.

This shift is already happening. A 2025 report by Index.dev found that one in four business leaders now see low-code or no-code tools as their most important automation investment. These platforms shorten the gap between idea and implementation, empowering teams to solve problems themselves instead of waiting for IT or developers to step in.

It’s also good business. McKinsey’s 2024 research shows that companies with streamlined systems achieve roughly 30% higher ROI on technology investments than those managing fragmented, complex stacks. Less maintenance, fewer errors, and faster scaling - simplicity pays off.

The idea that “more is better” no longer holds true. The most effective systems today are the ones that do exactly what’s needed - no more, no less. In a world where we’re surrounded by data, apps, and notifications, clarity has become a competitive advantage.

Simple technology doesn’t just save time; it changes how teams think and work. It gives people room to focus, create, and grow. And that’s why - across every industry - SIMPLE TECH WINS.