How apps can increase workplace efficiency

One thing we all hate is workplace bureaucracy. Anything that slows us down can be a real pain, getting in the way of our productivity. We have come a long way since the old public sector-style model that limited innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship. Nowadays, we are thankful for the technology that allows us to complete our tasks at a quicker, more efficient pace.

Technology is everchanging. It is constantly evolving with the needs of the global market. If we blink, we often miss the changes taking place. What appeared to be a solution in yesteryear would have changed significantly this year. What we realise with the tech sector is that the needs of the consumer are placed first; we must offer tailormade packages that make businesses’ and customers’ lives easier.

Solution-focused technology is the way of the future. While many apps offer a one-size-fits-all approach, bespoke services offer a tailor-made service that is adjusted to the needs of each individual customer.

Innovative and customised technology can help streamline your business and even connect remote employees. With more and more people working as contractors, off-site or remotely, having a service that connects people is pivotal to the success of a business. It also helps all employees feel a part of a team; a part of a core business, no matter where they are.

This is why messaging services such as Slack are so popular in businesses. They connect employees across business departments, offsite and even globally. The options for businesses and teams to manage the communication between employees and per project is made simple. All employees are on the same page.

Bespoke apps such as TegralMED offer project management solutions that allow, not just the project management team and contractors to see the details of a project, but clients and customers too. Apps like these can help ensure that deadlines are met and all people involved in the project are on track. Basically, anyone that has a role to play can be added to the project and any checklist they need to tick off. However, with any bespoke service, apps and solutions are created with the heart of the client in mind.

The gap between a hand and a pocket

The world may be big, but the global marketplace is getting smaller. All of this is thanks to technology. Now, more than ever, is a time where we are all connected 24/7. With apps, the gap is made smaller; it’s between our hand and our pocket, as we connect through our mobile devices. We no longer need to be connected through a laptop or PC, as mobile services offer the perfect platform to connect with employees through our very own cell phone.

The future is mobile

The trends see the future as being mobile. The global economy is getting smaller and more and more people are travelling, working remotely, and utilising technology to deliver results.

The new norm is a transient one. It can be difficult for companies to keep track of their customers and employees because of the transitional nature of the working environment. Having a tailor-made service that allows you to track your project and staff in real time can be a precious working resource.

Technology is changing. The modern workplace is changing. It is time for small businesses to keep up with the times.

Ali Baygi, Founder, AppTegral