How mobile workers can boost businesses
In the digital age, mobile workers can be a major asset for businesses and organisations. With technology solutions – such as smartphones, tablets and laptops – at their disposal, and ready access to 3G and 4G mobile broadband and Wi-Fi connections, employees can work from almost anywhere, at any time. This means employers have more options and employees can find a way of working that suits them best.
Working productively
Many of the barriers to productive work have been broken down in recent years. There is no longer a direct link between a physical presence in the office and productivity, as employees can be an asset wherever they are based. Employees are able to deliver output on the move, from home and even on their commute into work or back home at the end of the shift. Many professionals are customising their working week to find a pattern that suits them best and allows them to maximise their performance. Both workers and the companies that employ them stand to gain.
Boosting morale
Mobile workers are often happy workers, which can also be beneficial from a productivity perspective. If employees can choose their own hours and the place they work from – as is possible with mobile solutions – they are able to achieve a better work/life balance. This can offer a significant boost to employee morale, encouraging workers to give their all day by day, stay loyal to their employer and offer a greater return on investment. Ultimately, this is what organisations are looking for.
Increasing agility
The use of mobile solutions – and the cultural changes they have encouraged – means many businesses are more flexible, agile and adaptable than in the past. They can respond quickly to changing circumstances and give a better service for their clients. With employees able to work from home or on the move, business is now genuinely 24/7, and not constrained by the traditional 9-5 shift pattern. If work needs to be completed at short notice, it is often possible to complete it online, via mobile devices, and not forcing somebody to stay at the office out of hours.
