TECHNOLOGY
modern corporation , a significant knowledge advantage for businesses , and crucial to driving informed business decisions . In moving towards data analytics , a company ’ s first step should be understanding how its products are used and involve the analysis of its current data stores with a view to using this information to produce timely business insights addressing sales , customer care and marketing . If a business fails to use the insight it has , it can ’ t tell if what it ’ s building is being used or if it is being used effectively . Effectively , if businesses don ’ t take advantage of the data at their fingertips , they ’ re building in the dark .
What specific trend for businesses are you most excited for ? Why ? One of the most exciting trends for businesses is the software defined workplace . That is , workplaces that are now defined by the software that drives them . From the Building Supervisor who is running his monitoring app on his smartphone , to the classic office worker who can now work from home due to video and collaboration tools , technology is completely redefining how we work .
Freelance work and other creative oppo
Work is no longer a place , but an activity we do from anywhere at any time .
What employee trend should employers capitalise on the most ?
Employee engagement is a critical factor in today ’ s workforce and employers need to be providing an uplifting and continuous education environment for their employees . If they don ’ t , the talent will go elsewhere . This specifically relates to the millennial workforce that values experience over things ; they want work to mean something .
To respond to this expectation ,
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