Shivani Misri Sadhoo on how technological advancement can reduce workplace boundaries
Technological elements like video conferencing and virtual office technology have removed workplace boundaries, says Shivani Misri Sadhoo
Information Technology in the workplace allows businesses to expand quickly and efficiently. With business technology, companies can target a wider customer base. In the current business scenario, information technology procurement has turned into a timely necessity in order to survive and grow. Amongst all the areas of business, information, technology procurement massively impacts the elevating process of an organisational workforce by the following ways:-
IMPROVE COMMUNICATION
Electronic chats, web conferences, telephonic conferences allow workers to send messages more effectively than ever. This new mode of communication does not limit to one on one communication but it allows team to team communication, team to client communication, or top management to a larger number of employees communication. Hence hardware and software procurement of information technology related to communication improves employee's ability to communicate with clients and business partners because information can be passed through multiple channels.
BETTER HUMAN CAPITAL
Technology at the workplace improves the efficiency of screening, recruiting and hiring potential candidates. Businesses utilise the social media and online professional networking platforms like LinkedIn etc to spread the word about the organisation and advertise job openings. Hired managers can target candidates by using digital advertising technology (Google Adword or Cost Per Click) that tracks the websites they visit. Technology like personality assessments and screening tools allow businesses to determine whether a potential candidate is an appropriate fit.
EFFICIENCY DOCUMENTATION
Use of latest digital documents, online forms, and reports save time, the cost of paper and speeds up the overall workflow process and helps employees to stay up-to-date while preparing and sharing documents.
GLOBAL WORKING POSSIBILITIES
Technology in the workplace practically eliminates space and time
Technology in the workplace practically eliminates space and time. Video conferencing technology lets businesses interact with one another globally. Technology reduces travel costs because businesses can set up virtual meetings without the need to be in the same room.