How mobile usage has changed in the corporate world?

According to an analysis by StatCounter (an independent website analytics company), the use of mobile devices to access the Internet has increased by 67% worldwide between the years 2013-2014. The site also mentioned that mobile internet usage is doubling year on year.

With the above facts, mobile has revolutionized the world- that it has not only brought a change in our personal life, but in the professional world too. For many executives- rarely in the office, getting work done on their mobile (smartphones), is becoming an increasingly large presence in the corporate world.

 

Revolution of mobile usage in the corporate world

Before the advent of smartphones, people used their mobiles only to make calls or send messages, if they wanted to communicate with each other. This quite often resulted to delays and were costly in most of the cases, as they could not access their emails over their phone. However, with the evolution of smartphones- Blackberry was the first brand that revolutionized corporate communication by allowing executives round-the-clock access to their email. This introduction was no doubt helpful, but again, there were more chances of scenarios where the email was either not accessed in time, or was automatically directed into the spam area. As time passed, smartphones got even smarter that encouraged developers to come up with innovative mobile apps that not only allowed flexibility, but also increase productivity when working. One such innovative solution- a cloud-based team collaboration mobile app! Looking at the historical information, such tools offer more accuracy and flexibility in corporate communication and collaboration.

Let me tell you how?

Instantly connect with each other

Working together on specific tasks or assignments, executives quite often need to bump into each other for assistance. And, with an increasing popularity of smart phones and real-time communication tool, executives can now easily access and communicate with any member of the team from the place they are, using their mobile device. Allowing an ability to immediately coordinate with team members- mobile is allowing a lot more flexibility, with collaboration apps that attempt to clone the advanced functionality people are used to on PCs.

Receive alerts about their tasks

The traditional way to assign tasks is by sending emails individually to each executive. However, the major drawback of this practice- executives are not known about their tasks until they actually log in their email account and open the email. This automatically causes delay that hampers productivity at workplaces, especially when working remotely. A mobile-friendly team collaboration tool allow executives with notifications for every assignments, that becomes crucial to meet end-goals, in time. Whether you are within the organization or on a site visit, executive are now receiving alerts about their tasks over their phone. Apart from helping organizations to increase executive’s efficiency, mobile eliminates the risk of missing on those important tasks that are time-consuming.

Engage in discussions anywhere, anytime

An ability to discuss with any member on-the-go, is the key to gaining instant solutions. Hence, allowing executives to engage in discussions even when away from the work area, will help organizations gain valuable solutions quickly. Mobile allows them to do so! Without having worrying about reaching out the correct skill set at the correct, mobile is helping organizations and ability to create, invite members, and participate in discussions, all from their own convenience.

Top 5 tricks to make your office a happier place

The major impact on an organization’s success depends on the ability of employees to meet goals in time. Thus, there is a need to keep your employees motivated and encouraged while at work. 

But are you using the right ways to do so? Here are five tricks that will help you make your office a happier place.

 

• Show growth opportunities 

  Allowing interesting growth opportunities to your employees will benefit both, you as well as your employees. Knowing there are opportunities for advancements within the organization will encourage them to prosper and always perform well, while your organization is growing.
  
  

• Motivate with frequent performance perks   

  You need to encourage your employees every now-and-then as that will make them feel noticed and appreciated. Monetary benefits can be a real booster and will always keep your employees attitude positive towards work, increasing productivity for your organization. For instance,motivating your sales department with frequent performance perks will ensure them that their hard work and effort will not go unnoticed.  
  
  

• Don't block social networking sites, but keep a track on its usage  

  Modern employees like to be connected always, therefore restricting them from doing so, will no doubt eliminate distraction at work, however at the same time it will make even the most interesting job look monotonous. Allowing employees to surf their favorite sites over the web, will act as stress-buster and ensure they get back to work with a fresh mind. While you entertain this facility, you even need to monitor them to avoid misuse or excessive use of it.   

 

• Offer reasonable compensation

  Working with modern employees, you need to be flexible to ensure productivity levels are maintained. There are many employees who like work-from-home flexibility to match convenience during awkward scenarios. Attaining the urgency of an employee, will increase their attachment for the organization, considering it to be their second home.  
  
  

•  Ability to easily connect with co-workers  

  Creating a dead-air environment at workplace will reduce employee’s enthusiasm day-by-day. Allowing them an ability to connect with any member of the team will encourage them to reach out anyone to obtain solution and be on track. Unable to communicate with a member of the team instantly will make them feel helpless and they begin to lose focus from the main goal.

Cloud-based collaboration systems are making workplaces even more engaging and interesting which can exact fit modern employee's way of working. Adopting one of these will bring all your employees under one roof, from where they can easily start discussions or have fun.     

Wrapping up  

In the end, following the above tips and distributing employee’s satisfaction surveys at intervals will give you an ability to optimize your tricks to keep your office happy place, always.