22/08/2011
Investing in tablets and other similar devices can help a business increase its productivity and therefore its growth, according to a business expert.
Writing for HRmagazine.co.uk, Andrew Millard made the claims after discovering companies who have adopted such technology are seeing "productivity gains" of over 30 per cent.
This should in turn allow a company to grow much quicker than anticipated, providing a positive outlook for the future.
Millard explained why tablets had suddenly become so popular, citing increased "workforce flexibility", thanks to their "sophisticated and useful functionality." Employees are able to work in the way most effective for them, be this in the office or from home.
This is a key benefit for many staff members, so investing in tablets and smartphones may not just increase productivity - it may also attract true talent to the business, further aiding growth. Millard confirmed on Personneltoday.co.uk: "Workers are now used to being connect all the time, and expect 'anywhere, anytime' access to the information they need to do their jobs."
However this isn't an option all small business have, due to cash flow, but Millard's comments may inspire them to research sales finance or other services in order to free up some cash. This extra money might give them the push they need to leap into the 21st century and grow their business more effectively.
Millard concluded by summing up the benefits making this investment can have, stating that a business "can drive improvements in customer satisfaction, productivity and staff satisfaction." He added that buying tablets for the company means "everybody wins."
Deborah Bates