The prevalence of advanced technological improvements and inventions has given way to major valuable changes in the workplace. This tendency is most likely to continue, enabling businesses to expand with speed and efficiency.
Technological developments like social networks, video conferencing and virtual office services have done away with boundaries which had previously limited the growth of businesses. Companies can now target a more extensive customer base and expand to new levels.
Listed below are some of the areas in which technology has transformed workflow processes:
Communication
One of the most notable benefits of business technology is the improvement of communication in workplaces. Office workers are no longer restricted to phone calls and outdated mailing systems to communicate with each other. Email and online chat platforms enable workers to send and receive information without interruption. Business technology further advances interaction with business partners and clients on the grounds that information can pass through several channels instantaneously.
Recruitment
Technology in the office allows for more efficient ways of hiring, screening and recruiting potential employees. Companies can use the Internet to advertise job vacancies, and to send out news and information about who they are and what they do. Candidates can be targeted by means of digital marketing technology that keeps track of the websites they visit. Screening tools and character assessments make it possible for companies to ascertain whether or not potential candidates are suitable for their organisation.
Efficiency
Technological advances save a lot of time by increasing the speed of the workflow process. Digital filing systems conserve space and reduce the costs of paper and printing. Thanks to computer systems, corrections can be made instantly and economically. Files and information can easily be accessed by a simple click of a button.
Mobility
Technology in areas of work basically abolishes limitations previously set by space and time. With video conferencing, businesses in any part of the world can converse and collaborate seamlessly. Seeing as virtual meetings and the distribution of data can be carried out without the need for parties to be in the same physical space, travel costs can be significantly reduced. The small cost at which companies can now achieve a prominent global presence is a groundbreaking phenomenon in the world of business.
In South Africa, businesses can reap the benefits of technology in the workplace at Cube Workspace, which offers A-class technical support at all of its branches. These offerings include high speed Internet, IT support, video conferencing, as well as audio-visual technology and equipment for productive and creative meetings.
Cube Workspace is constantly expanding to the top locations across the country, and currently has office spaces in Cape Town CBD, Rondebosch, Bryanston and Kyalami.
