Ben Jarvis, product manager at ECI Software Solutions, discusses how to increase productivity whilst hybrid working
Bringing both more flexibility and freedom, hybrid working has transformed the lives of thousands of UK workers since the start of the pandemic back in March 2020. In fact, new figures from WFH Research revealed that the UK now has the highest number of paid working days from home each week – when compared with other European nations.
With hybrid working seemingly here to stay, it’s important to ensure that the right technology is in place to support employees with their day-to-day work, maintain communication channels and boost productivity across the business – no matter the location.
Integrating systems
To work from home efficiently, teams need to have access to all relevant systems and information. A cloud-based business management solution can connect the company via a central and secure platform, minimising the chance of error, oversight and duplication. For businesses following a hybrid working approach, this is invaluable for their staff as many will be in various locations needing access to files, inventory and sales information.
Whilst remote working, it can be difficult to maintain a sense of connectivity and cohesion. Being able to quickly access customer information, file-sharing or seeing the latest data changes in real-time ensures there is consistency across departments and teams remain in constant contact with each other.
Boosting productivity
With running costs, utility bills and wage inflation continuing to rise, dealers are seeking to drive productivity wherever possible. Without the right technology in place and with teams split across different locations, this can be a real challenge. ECI Horizon has been designed to provide businesses with the tools to minimise unnecessary admin and integrate all departments. Similarly, with teams all working from the same information saved on the cloud, the chance of error is significantly reduced.
Growing the company
Alongside these time-saving and efficiency benefits, cloud-based solutions can provide greater insight into the company, helping identify the processes that are working and the ones that aren’t. This is especially important for those looking to branch out into new markets, such as workwear, or scale-up.
With more companies adopting remote working, hiring processes are completely different. Having a software system that can adapt to these changing circumstances makes it easier to start onboarding and instantly grant access to the server files.
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