Enhancing Staff Performance with a Mobile-Optimised Workspace

Core components to facilitate a mobile-optimised workspace

• Cloud-based everything ensures seamless access to files, applications, and collaboration tools from any device.
• Mobile-first applications, offering the same functionality as desktop versions.
• Robust collaboration tools, with features such as real-time editing, file sharing and video conferencing are essential.
• Secure mobile device management to protect sensitive company data on mobile devices.

The benefits of a mobile-optimised workspace

• Increased productivity
• Flexibility for staff
• Enhanced collaboration
• Cost savings
• Attracts top talent - It's more appealing to staff

Challenges and Considerations

Whilst the benefits outlined are clear, it still comes with its challenges.

• Security Risks – Increased device usage means a larger attack surface, so ensure you implement robust security measures to protect sensitive data.
• Employee Distractions – Encourage and educate your staff to use focus modes or apps to reduce day-to-day interruptions
• Data Usage – Be mindful of data consumption, consider providing staff with mobile hotspots and Wi-Fi allowances.
• Device Management – Consider using mobile device management (MDM) solutions.

Author

Richard Huggins

Richard joined us in 1997 as an apprentice IT engineer conducting on-site installations of CAD workstations and Microsoft and Novell network environments. After a brief spell away to travel the world, he returned to work on our helpdesk supporting our CAD customers. In 2007, Richard was promoted to Support Services Manager and worked in this role until 2016 when he decided to acquire new skills and widen his IT industry knowledge and left to work as an Operational Manager for one of the UK’s Top 20 leading Information Security companies. In 2019 Richard once again returned to Symetri as Head of Support and Customer Success to further improve the Symetri customer support experience and is now responsible for the IT Solutions division.