Take advantage of a mobile workforce with Smart Technology
By:
Mitrefinch Australia
22-Jun-2011
Keywords:
human resource management, People Management, Workforce Management
A new research study by Optus has found that employees will enjoy a more mobile-friendly work
environment within three to five years as "smart" technology becomes commonplace.
The study of 320 medium to large
sized organisations found a growing demand from workers to use personal
smart phones, tablets and mobile applications at work.
However, the study also revealed a disconnect between IT and HR departments, who are failing to collaborate to make the transition possible.
"If HR and IT departments don't
collaborate better, the move to more flexible working environments could be
hampered and impact Australian business growth," advised Optus Business Managing
Director Rob Parcell.
"IT
departments need to educate their organisations on the tools available to
support flexible working, while HR departments need to consult their IT teams on
tools to support flexible working."
Interestingly, IT survey respondents expect the number
of employees working from different remote locations to increase from 27 per
cent to 42 per cent, while 84 per cent of employees would be issued with tablets
for work purposes over the next three to five years.
Is your organisation ready to take advantage of
mobile working?
Web-based time and
attendance software is growing as an affordable means of mobile
workforce management, allowing organisations to take full advantage of flexible
working practices such as teleworking and flexi-time.
A
web-based time and attendance system enables employees to manage their
own time and attendance in a controlled, accessible and
efficient way regardless of where they are located.
Staff can clock in and out
of tasks, appointments and projects remotely via desktop PCs, laptops, notebooks and the
latest communications devices and smart phones. They can also view their annual leave
entitlements, request leave, and update their personal details without having to converse with HR.
A web-based time and attendance system also facilitates
real-time project tracking, providing accurate analysis of
employee activity anytime, anywhere – this greatly increases efficiency and
ensures that labour-related costs are genuine. While, powerful reporting
functionality enables managers and supervisors to identify the
commercial impact of staffing decisions and absenteeism.
For more
information on how a web-based time and attendance system can facilitate mobile/remote working within your organisation contact Mitrefinch today on
1300 884 831 or feel free to chat with us online - www.mitrefinch.com.au.
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