Technology is useful for a variety of different things, both in our personal and professional lives, it can help keep us focused, social, more productive and healthier.
We all know the common ways that tech can help a business to succeed, but did you know that it can also play a part in attracting and retaining talent for your business?
There are a lot of businesses out there that are struggling to attract the right people and hold onto them once they get there. Whether it’s because you have a smaller firm, are regional or don’t have a recognisable brand, it can be a frustrating situation for any business owner.
So what can you do?
Sometimes an attractive salary isn’t enough and employees are expecting more from their employers than ever before. Let’s not be naïve, money plays a part, but people want more than just money in their pocket, after all we spend a huge amount of our life working.
We’ve put together a list of how we think technology can help you make your business a more desirable workplace.
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Flexibility
Time and time again, flexibility scores at the top of employee surveys for job satisfaction. The ability for employees to start/finish at different times or work from home for example, means they’ll be less stressed and ultimately happier.
While most job ads will advertise a flexible workplace, you need to be able to demonstrate how you actually are flexible.
Using a cloud platform will allow your employees to work from home (or anywhere) and still access the software and files they need to get their work done.
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Limitless Boundaries
Some regional businesses have trouble attracting top talent away from the city, as people don’t want to give up their lifestyles. So why try and force them?
Here at Strategic Group we have remote employees all across Australia, who have been invaluable in helping to grow our business and adding to our culture.
A webcam and a headset are really all you need to integrate your remote workers into your company. Using collaborative tools like Skype for Business means they are easy to chat with, can jump into calls and do anything an onsite employee can. Team up Skype for Business with a cloud platform and you won’t even know they aren’t in the office.
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Modern Workplace
Employees want to work somewhere they believe is modern and innovative, so if you’re still using a Commodore 64 you’re probably not giving off the best impression.
Having up to date workstations can make the world of difference, not only do they look good and make the office look uniform, they also make your employees feel like they are valued. Old and out of date devices can make staff think they aren’t worth the upgrade and can negatively affect morale.
Instead of buying new equipment every 3 years, consider a leasing agreement with your IT provider, where you pay monthly and upgrade to the latest and greatest every few years.
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Culture
All of the above points mix into a company’s culture, and help to create a good culture instead of just listing it in a job ad.
Employees see flexibility such as working from home as a sign of trust, nobody wants to work for an employer that doesn’t trust them or is constantly over their shoulder. Remote workers bring different perspectives and demonstrate the business employs the right people for the role, not just the most convenient.
Modern technology shows employees you value them and give them the right tools to get the job done, while valuing productivity.
Implementing these simple solutions can help improve your hiring process and give you an upper hand against your competition. If you’re thinking about moving to the cloud,download our eBook to make sure you’re asking the right questions.
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