Archive for March 2019

Last week we discussed the Internet of Things and how to prepare for the digital workplace in the near future. Here are some real-world examples of business in different sectors utilising the IoT to improve their business efficiencies but also to become disruptors in their sectors. 1.United Parcel Service (UPS) UPS installed GPS devices in…

As companies shift to paperless offices, dozens of legal apps have been developed to make it possible for legal personnel to easily work from their phones, laptops and tablets without being confined in the office. Regardless of where they are, these apps enable lawyers, barristers and associates to work remotely. In fact, considering the nature…

The idea of adding sensors and intelligence to basic objects was discussed throughout the 1980s. The Internet of Things, or IoT, refers to billions of physical devices around the world that are now connected to the Internet, collecting and sharing data This adds a level of digital intelligence to devices that would be otherwise dumb,…

The 2020s will be a digitized generation; basically anything and everything is becoming part of the ongoing digital transformation. Companies are daily shifting from the analog mode of operation and adopting the ever-sprouting digital technologies, which are not only increasing productivity but also efficiency and relevance. From delivery drones and Chatbots, to self-driving vehicles to…

Business processing outsourcing is an efficient approach to subcontracting both regular and important business-related operations to external vendors. Outsourcing has been used for decades of course, with contractors, sub contractors and freelancers a relatively common occurrence in many large and small companies. In fact, formal outsourcing goes back further than you might think. With faster…

IN February we discussed the difference between flexible employment and remote talent, focusing on the benefits of leveraging freelancers and/or remote teams. As enthusiastic as we are about remote talent, in-house staff is still the mainstay of business in Australia and flexible employment for your in-house staff is an important part of this. Offering flexibility…