2nd October 2024
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Failure to adopt digital workplace is stifling 75% of UK SMEs growth

Research has shown that three quarters of UK SMEs may be failing to embrace workplace technologies such as cloud, mobile working and BYOD, stifling their growth, productivity and employee engagement. Despite IT analyst Gartner forecasting that by 2022 cloud will make up almost a third of IT spending, the Missed Middle study commissioned by Crown […]

GUEST BLOG: When workplace technology helps without compromise

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As workplace sensor technology becomes more pervasive, Raj Krishnamurthy, CEO at Workplace Fabric, readdresses the delicate balance of benefits vs privacy… Earlier this summer, we heard of a Wisconsin-based tech company ‘microchipping employees’ to enable contactless access to buildings, computers and even cafeteria purchases. And while the thought of a rice-sized RFID chip implanted under the […]

Rise of the robots? We’d rather stick with humans…

Having the right people in place to ensure that technology is effectively implemented into business is crucial for success, a new survey has found. The research from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) supported by business consultancy Venquis found that technology-led change programmes are destined to fail without the appropriate specialists to lead and […]

Guest Blog, Ben Hutt: How to eliminate unconscious bias in the hiring process…

Research has shown that HR professionals are increasingly missing the best candidates for the job due to unconscious bias. These unintentional judgements are influenced by our background, cultural environment, and personal experiences, and have an impact on how we assess situations and people in all aspects of our lives. It is all too easy for […]

Guest Blog, Andrew Firth: Growth in technology-driven employee benefits…

Companies both large and small understand that staff recruitment and retention is no longer just about money; employees are increasingly looking beyond a basic salary. A strong and flexible benefits package is valued highly by prospective job applicants, and is also shown to increase workforce satisfaction and engagement. And the trend is for benefits packages […]