Technology businesses have a duty to help employees as well as themselves in energy crisis, says STX Next

After the seismic shock of the pandemic, families and individuals across Europe and beyond are grappling with a once-in-a-generation energy crisis. While businesses in the technology industry are rightfully taking steps to help safeguard their organisation’s future, there is also more they can do to help their employees cope during this time of financial hardship. This is according to STX Next.

In the short term, tech companies are putting a range of policies in place to reduce their energy expenditure. These include installing modern lighting solutions such as motion sensors and timers in offices, and expanding workplace practices such as green coding. However, Maciej Dziergwa, CEO of STX Next, believes that efforts should be made to help employees on a personal level, particularly those still frequently working from home.

Dziergwa said: “Some organisations have offered pay rises or one-off bonuses to employees to help them cope with higher bills and the impact of rampant inflation. These serve a short-term purpose, but helping employees to develop more permanent energy-saving habits will ensure they come out of this crisis in the best possible shape.