Everyday technical issues are costing businesses hundreds of thousands of dollars every year, according to a new Winc survey. 

 

Earlier this year, Winc commissioned research among more than 1000 office workers across Australia to find out “what everyday tech failures are really costing Australian workplaces.”

 

For 45 per cent of Australian office workers, everyday tech problems can eat up between one and three hours every month, costing a 50-person business more than $29,000 in lost productivity each year. 

 

From cluttered cords to devices that suddenly stop working, these everyday frustrations can add up, costing businesses valuable time, productivity and momentum.

 

The top 10 most annoying workplace tech problems according to Australian workers are:

About the research: The research was conducted in June 2026 via Pureprofile, among 1000 Australian office workers (physically present in the office for a minimum three days a week).