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As a company prepares to adapt to new technologies, problems often arise with what to do with older IT assets. With a call for better corporate social responsibility and growth in the green movement, it is improper for any organization to dispose off their old technology in landfills.
Therefore, proper asset disposal is an issue that must be considered seriously. Many organizations no longer consider proper asset disposal an obligation, provided and governed by law. They understand correct disposal methods are extremely beneficial when adequately planned and executed.
It can move the business from being socially responsible to increasing the financial value its assets. Some of the measures to make sure IT asset disposal is handled seriously consider the following:
· Educate employees
It is very important to bring on board all the stakeholders and particularly employees to recognize the importance of proper asset disposal. Internal communications can go a long way in educating employees on matters surrounding the disposal of IT assets, such as computers and other electronics.
In addition, the company should have in place a policy that guides employee behavior and proper disposal procedures. Employees will be willing to support the initiative when they become aware of the benefits attributed to proper asset disposal processes for legislation, philanthropic programs (i.e. donations of computers to schools) and the environment.
· Middle management support
The team leaders need to buy into the idea of proper disposal of assets, otherwise the process will fail. As long as the company has the support of management, it will receive the desired level of commitment.
They will enforce the company's policy and reinforce validity of the program. The company will be able to gain more value when management is aware how, when and where the assets will be retired.
This will help to control and complete the asset's life-cycle because compliance is assured, from the corporate policy to the various regulations. Furthermore, a reward system can go a long way in motivating departments or individuals to support the effort.
Therefore, proper asset disposal is an issue that must be considered seriously. Many organizations no longer consider proper asset disposal an obligation, provided and governed by law. They understand correct disposal methods are extremely beneficial when adequately planned and executed.
It can move the business from being socially responsible to increasing the financial value its assets. Some of the measures to make sure IT asset disposal is handled seriously consider the following:
· Educate employees
It is very important to bring on board all the stakeholders and particularly employees to recognize the importance of proper asset disposal. Internal communications can go a long way in educating employees on matters surrounding the disposal of IT assets, such as computers and other electronics.
In addition, the company should have in place a policy that guides employee behavior and proper disposal procedures. Employees will be willing to support the initiative when they become aware of the benefits attributed to proper asset disposal processes for legislation, philanthropic programs (i.e. donations of computers to schools) and the environment.
· Middle management support
The team leaders need to buy into the idea of proper disposal of assets, otherwise the process will fail. As long as the company has the support of management, it will receive the desired level of commitment.
They will enforce the company's policy and reinforce validity of the program. The company will be able to gain more value when management is aware how, when and where the assets will be retired.
This will help to control and complete the asset's life-cycle because compliance is assured, from the corporate policy to the various regulations. Furthermore, a reward system can go a long way in motivating departments or individuals to support the effort.
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