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Reclaiming Time: How AskGloria Transforms Workplace Productivity

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In today’s fast-paced business environment, time is a critical asset. Yet, employees often find themselves bogged down by the inefficiencies of searching for information across disparate systems. AskGloria—a cutting-edge business assistant—is designed to streamline workflows, reduce administrative burdens, and empower teams to focus on what truly matters.

The Hidden Cost of Information Overload

Research from McKinsey & Company (2012) indicates that knowledge workers spend an average of 1.8 hours per day—equating to 9.3 hours per week—searching for and gathering information. This inefficiency not only hampers productivity but also results in substantial financial losses for organisations. The cumulative effect of this lost time can amount to millions annually in wasted resource costs and missed opportunities.

Introducing AskGloria: Your Intelligent Business Assistant

In a world increasingly dominated by data, accessing that data quickly and accurately is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. AskGloria was created to meet this challenge, giving teams the power to retrieve information with ease, eliminate friction in daily workflows, and reduce dependency on technical expertise. Whether you’re in finance, sales, or operations, AskGloria brings immediate clarity and structure to your business data.

AskGloria integrates directly with systems like Xero and SharePoint, enabling instant access to financial records, stored files, and other critical data. Rather than switching between multiple tools and folders, employees can ask Gloria a plain-language question and receive accurate, real-time answers in seconds. This eliminates delays, minimises friction, and enhances decision-making across the organisation.

Quantifying the Time Savings

The productivity gains offered by AI-powered tools are well documented. According to Microsoft (2024), early users of their Copilot AI assistant reported saving around 20 hours per month by automating repetitive tasks and improving workflow efficiency. Similarly, JPMorgan Chase has credited its use of AI with contributing to $1.5 billion in cost savings, citing improved decision-making and faster access to business insights as key drivers (Reuters, 2025).

For companies using AskGloria, the time saved through instant access to business data—whether pulling a policy, analysing cash flow, or reviewing customer history—translates directly into reclaimed hours for strategic, high-value work. Based on findings from the International Data Corporation, businesses may save between 15–25 hours per employee per week (IDC, 2023), particularly in data-heavy roles.

Enhancing Decision-Making and Reducing Cognitive Load

Beyond simply saving time, AskGloria plays a strategic role in improving decision quality. By delivering structured answers and real-time data comparisons, it reduces the mental strain on employees who otherwise sift through fragmented systems. This reduction in cognitive load allows teams to stay focused, sharp, and aligned with business goals.

Research by Brynjolfsson et al. (2023) found that AI assistants not only improve accuracy but significantly elevate the performance of less-experienced workers by providing consistent, context-rich information. This levels the playing field and allows teams to collaborate more effectively, regardless of experience level.

Cross-Departmental Benefits

AskGloria isn’t just a finance tool or a document search function—it’s a multi-departmental assistant. Here’s how different teams benefit:

  • Finance: AskGloria can pull overdue invoices, summarise cash flow, retrieve VAT information, and analyse monthly expenses in real time, reducing reporting lags and compliance risk.

  • Sales: Sales teams use AskGloria to access customer order histories, pricing documents, sales performance data, and product specs—speeding up pitch preparation and improving deal outcomes.

  • Operations: Whether it’s retrieving project plans, workflow templates, or updated operational procedures, AskGloria reduces reliance on manual admin by turning SharePoint into a smart search engine.

  • HR and People Ops: AskGloria helps HR teams retrieve employee records, performance summaries, and policy documents instantly, improving response times and supporting compliance.

Future-Proofing Your Business

Investing in intelligent automation isn’t just about catching up—it’s about staying ahead. As digital tools continue to evolve, businesses that embed solutions like AskGloria early are setting themselves up for long-term efficiency, cost savings, and employee satisfaction. By freeing staff from repetitive tasks and providing instant access to insights, AskGloria helps organisations remain agile and forward-thinking in a competitive landscape.

In future versions, AskGloria will also integrate with more platforms such as Google Drive, QuickBooks, Dropbox, and Microsoft Teams—further expanding its reach across departments and systems. This extensibility ensures it continues to meet the growing needs of modern teams.

Conclusion

Time is one of the few resources that cannot be recovered once lost. Tools that give time back to your team don’t just offer convenience—they deliver strategic value. From enabling faster decisions to reducing administrative overhead, AskGloria empowers businesses to do more with the resources they already have. It’s not just an AI tool—it’s an investment in your team’s potential.

References

McKinsey & Company. (2012). The social economy: Unlocking value and productivity through social technologies. Retrieved from https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/technology-media-and-telecommunications/our-insights/the-social-economy

Microsoft. (2024). What Can Copilot’s Earliest Users Teach Us About AI at Work?. Retrieved from https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/worklab/work-trend-index/copilots-earliest-users-teach-us-about-generative-ai-at-work

Reuters. (2025). JPMorgan says AI helped boost sales, add clients in market turmoil. Retrieved from https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/jpmorgan-says-ai-helped-boost-sales-add-clients-market-turmoil-2025-05-05/

Brynjolfsson, E., Li, D., & Raymond, L. (2023). Generative AI at Work. Retrieved from https://arxiv.org/abs/2304.11771

IDC. (2023). The High Cost of Not Finding Information. Retrieved from https://www.idc.com (report accessed via partner portal)