3 Reasons PCs are an Education Talent Driver

3 Reasons PCs are an Education Talent Driver

Money can’t buy you love — or millennials.

Today’s young professionals are less motivated by money than by work experiences that are personally gratifying, allowing them to put their best foot forward. So what can companies do to attract and retain these in-demand workers?

One way is by providing best-in-class PC technology that supports new styles of working, including remote work and video collaboration

— studies show employers that support remote work have a 25% lower employee turnover rate than those who don’t. Additionally, 40% of workers reportedly have left a job because they didn’t have access to the latest digital tools, while 58% say they would move to a new position that ups their digital skills.

A small investment in PC upgrades can deliver ROI in the form of more productive, satisfied workers and higher retention rates. It’s estimated that employees who are engaged and thriving are 59% less likely to look for a new job with different organizations — and this is as true for educational institutions as it is for corporations. Schools investing in modern technology can attract in-demand educators and staff, as well as support new learning styles and curriculums. For educators, innovations such as AI, virtual reality, and augmented reality can be pivotal in moving their curriculum forward.

How can an upgrade in educational PCs pay off? Here are three examples:

1. Productivity. Today’s educators are working 24/7 to keep pace with daily workflows. Online learning platforms like Google Classroom, Blackboard, and Moodle give educators online access to student work in real time, where they can provide support and track progress. A notebook PC that travels from an educator’s classroom to their living room can help them stay more productive from home or remote locations, this is especially true for staff and educators who might split their time between different schools within a single district. When considering a portable PC, be sure to look for durable construction that adheres to MIL-STD testing to withstand rigorous use and ports that include USB, USB-C, HDMI, and Micro SD ports for connecting peripherals.

2. Flexibility. No two students (or teachers) are the same, so a PC that supports flexible use can satisfy a wide range of teaching and learning styles. Today’s classrooms are wired for technology, allowing students and educators to leverage desktops, PCs, tablets, and mobile devices that connect with classroom and collaboration tools. To get the most out of your technology, keep these things in mind:

·        PC features such as touchscreens and inking allow educational users to relate to curriculum materials in a more interactive way and makes it easier for teachers to annotate digitally. Graphics cards that support 4K video can aid visual learners, while webcams are essential for tools used for remote collaboration, such as Skype .

·        For more advanced creativity, workstations provide a 3D rendering of images to bring student and educator ideas into clear view. Flexible form factors that convert from notebook to tablet to stand can be used to present educational materials with more customization.

3. Security. Just as quickly as schools are embracing technology, bad actors are targeting schools for ransomware. This cybersecurity concern could put a damper on digital collaboration, but it doesn’t have to. New PC advances like that offered by HP Elitebook series of laptops are configured with security at the device level and identity level.

Branded as the world’s most secure and manageable PCs, it features HP Multi-Factor Authenticate Gen2, leveraging up to three authentication factors for strong identity management. HP Sure Start Gen4 self-heals by recovering BIOS in the event of intrusion or breach, HP Sure Run keeps critical applications running even when malware tries to shut them down, and HP Sure Recover restores a PC image using a network connection. For secure browsing, HP Sure Click protects PCs from malware infection posed by websites and in-browser PDF files — and from ransomware and viruses, while privacy screens like HP Sure View Gen2 limit the risk of visual hacking.

Upgrading to new generation PCs for educators and students has financial and operational advantages. As an HP Platinum Partner, Sehi Computer Products can help schools drive more ROI from their PC investment — with flexible configuration and security. View the video to explore the PC security features that safeguard students and educators.