Electrical contractors – Okappy https://www.okappy.com Rethinking workforce management Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:15:45 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.8 97353426 5 Benefits of a Remote Workforce https://www.okappy.com/5-benefits-remote-workforce/ Mon, 16 Oct 2017 11:11:06 +0000 https://www.okappy.com/?p=19698 We featured on Fresh Business Thinking where we identify five of the key benefits of a remote workforce. Using a remote workforce, when managed well, can enable a higher rate of productivity in the workplace. The five key benefits we wrote about are: - Having access to the best talent - Creating a more inclusive Work [...]

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We featured on Fresh Business Thinking where we identify five of the key benefits of a remote workforce. Using a remote workforce, when managed well, can enable a higher rate of productivity in the workplace.
The five key benefits we wrote about are:
– Having access to the best talent
– Creating a more inclusive Work Culture
– Saving Money on Facility Costs
– Reducing Costs for Employees
– Optimising Productivity
 
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Empowering Facilities Management https://www.okappy.com/empowering-facilities-management/ Mon, 16 Oct 2017 11:02:58 +0000 https://www.okappy.com/?p=19695 We featured on FM Industry where we identify four technologies which are making a big impact on facility services delivery. From Virtual Reality to the Internet of Things (IoT); new systems and products are being deployed to improve productivity and maximise efficiency. Four tech trends stand out in particular because of their utility as tools for [...]

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We featured on FM Industry where we identify four technologies which are making a big impact on facility services delivery. From Virtual Reality to the Internet of Things (IoT); new systems and products are being deployed to improve productivity and maximise efficiency. Four tech trends stand out in particular because of their utility as tools for empowering decision making in facilities management by facilitating communication and data communication (indeed, it is instructive to consider how each can be integrated with an organisation’s existing systems to deliver advantage).
The four tech trends we examine are:
– The Internet of Things
– Sensors
– Market Networks
– Mobile Workforce and Task Tracking
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The 5 Essential Characteristics of a Successful Facilities Manager https://www.okappy.com/5-essential-characteristics-successful-facilities-manager/ Mon, 16 Oct 2017 10:49:51 +0000 https://www.okappy.com/?p=19687 We featured on iOFFICECorp's blog where we talk about the 5 essential characteristics of a successful facilities manager. Managing the workspace comes with a broad scope of services to be looked after and the challenges faced along the way! Facilities Managers must be able to juggle multiple tasks at any one time, whilst remaining calm under pressure. We [...]

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We featured on iOFFICECorp’s blog where we talk about the 5 essential characteristics of a successful facilities manager. Managing the workspace comes with a broad scope of services to be looked after and the challenges faced along the way! Facilities Managers must be able to juggle multiple tasks at any one time, whilst remaining calm under pressure. We take a look in at 5 of the essential traits of a FM Leader.
 
We cover the following key characteristics:
– Being an Influencer
– Being a Passionate Problem Solver
– Having a Thirst for Knowledge
– Being Flexibile
– Obtaining Top People Skills
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4 Ways To Become A More Tech-Savvy Manager https://www.okappy.com/4-ways-to-become-a-more-tech-savvy-manager/ Mon, 04 Sep 2017 09:55:02 +0000 https://www.okappy.com/?p=19450 We wrote an article for Insight For Professionals where we shared the 4 ways you can become a more tech-savvy manager! The article covers the following tech-tools and how they can be utilised to enhance performance when managing your business. 1. Job Management Software 2. Digital Accounting Systems 3. E-Learning Options 4. IoT in [...]

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We wrote an article for Insight For Professionals where we shared the 4 ways you can become a more tech-savvy manager!
The article covers the following tech-tools and how they can be utilised to enhance performance when managing your business.
1. Job Management Software
2. Digital Accounting Systems
3. E-Learning Options
4. IoT in the Workplace
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7 Essential Characteristics of a Digital Marketeer https://www.okappy.com/7-essential-characteristics-digital-marketeer/ Wed, 16 Aug 2017 09:45:58 +0000 https://www.okappy.com/?p=19435 Naomi Ellis, who looks after the Okappy community, was featured in Fresh Business Thinking talking about the 7 essential characteristics of a successful digital marketeer. Here are the characteristics in summary: Adaptable Analytical Drive Creative Desire Ability to Put Themselves in Other People’s Shoes Good with Words Collaborative Mindset Enthusiastic Check out the full [...]

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Naomi Ellis, who looks after the Okappy community, was featured in Fresh Business Thinking talking about the 7 essential characteristics of a successful digital marketeer.
Here are the characteristics in summary:

  1. Adaptable
  2. Analytical Drive
  3. Creative Desire
  4. Ability to Put Themselves in Other People’s Shoes
  5. Good with Words
  6. Collaborative Mindset
  7. Enthusiastic

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How to maximise the productivity of your business https://www.okappy.com/maximise-productivity-business/ Thu, 11 May 2017 16:00:46 +0000 https://www.okappy.com/?p=18636 Richard Harris, CEO of Okappy was featured in Fresh Business Thinking talking about how to maximise the productivity of your business. In summary, Collect and know your data Encourage self-reflection within your company Schedule tasks appropriately, and Set up prompts to remind contractors what they need to do Check out the full article here. [...]

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Richard Harris, CEO of Okappy was featured in Fresh Business Thinking talking about how to maximise the productivity of your business.
In summary,

  1. Collect and know your data
  2. Encourage self-reflection within your company
  3. Schedule tasks appropriately, and
  4. Set up prompts to remind contractors what they need to do

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Benefits of Job Management Software https://www.okappy.com/benefits-job-management-software/ Mon, 24 Aug 2015 14:33:47 +0000 https://www.okappy.com/?p=9059 Many owners of small to medium sized companies, like yourself, wear multiple hats in their jobs. Jobs range from being on the ground with their guys doing installation or maintenance work (the part they enjoy and good at!) to sitting in the office or at home in the evenings or weekends with a pile of [...]

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Many owners of small to medium sized companies, like yourself, wear multiple hats in their jobs. Jobs range from being on the ground with their guys doing installation or maintenance work (the part they enjoy and good at!) to sitting in the office or at home in the evenings or weekends with a pile of paperwork, returned job sheets and raising invoices (all owners’ dreading nightmare!)
Running a business is not as painful as it seems provided you have the right tool. Below are just some of the benefits that a job management software can bring you and take over the tasks that you are dreading about.

What are the benefits?

1. Real-time update of job status

Having the ability to view the status and details of each job from anywhere at anytime, enables you as an owner to know exactly what’s going on with your employees and business as a whole. No more chasing phone calls, no more frustration!

2. Raise invoice as soon as the job is completed

With real-time update of job completion, you can raise an invoice straightaway without having to wait for job sheets to come back to the office. The sooner you raise the invoice, the sooner you get paid! The sooner you get paid, the better your cashflow, in return giving you the opportunity to invest back into your business.

3. Less chance of disputes or forgotten information

While on site, your engineers can update the job details, attach pictures before and after, fill in all your required check sheets and finally get the client to sign for confirmation. No more reminders and no more forgotten information. Happy engineers, happy customers and happy you!

4. Time saving

Having all information stored in one system, you can access and retrieve information within seconds from anywhere at anytime. It’s simple, you can action tasks and transfer data with just a click of button. No more going through files after files nor digging through piles of paper to find that piece of information. No more copying and pasting data from one system to another.

5. Saves you Real Money

No more missed and forgotten invoices. Save money from postage, printing, servicing and even rent as you won’t need all that space for your files! The time saved on doing admin and filling in job sheets by each of your engineers, can be better spent on doing an extra job which generates revenue.

6. Extras

Software like Okappy gives you the additional benefit of connecting to your customers or subcontractors. Removing the need to email or print and send off job sheets or invoices at either end of the chain, they can simply log onto the network and have visibility of their own jobs.
Also you can customize how features are displayed according to your needs. You can upload your own check sheet or even customer feedback form. Produce reporting based on the search criteria with just a few clicks. These are all essential and right tools for running a well-managed business.

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Okappy Launches its Market Network for Tradespeople https://www.okappy.com/okappy-launches-its-market-network-for-tradespeople/ Mon, 24 Aug 2015 07:15:25 +0000 https://www.okappy.com/?p=37 Okappy today announces the launch of its new market network which helps eradicate the problems of broken communication within and between companies. Okappy announces the launch of its market network, which combines the benefits of a market place such as Uber, a social network such as Linkedin and cloud based job management software in order [...]

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Okappy today announces the launch of its new market network which helps eradicate the problems of broken communication within and between companies.
Okappy announces the launch of its market network, which combines the benefits of a market place such as Uber, a social network such as Linkedin and cloud based job management software in order to fix the problem of broken communication within and between companies.
The Okappy platform provides a number of features designed to improve communication for companies with field service workers. Companies can connect to each other, send and receive jobs and share the status of those in real-time as they are updated by the engineer out in the field.
The platform helps companies eradicate paperwork, reduce duplication and end disputes over invoices. With Okappy you can immediately see what was done for each job and raise an invoice as soon as the job is complete.
Whilst other job management software works within a company, Okappy’s market network means the benefits of improved communication are shared with your customers and subcontractors.
Gerry So, director of Okappy, commented on the launch. “For many companies, knowing what is happening with their jobs means chasing for paperwork, lots of phone calls or emails.”
“By combining the benefits of a marketplace, with a social network and online job management software we can reduce paperwork, reduce stress and improve cashflow by ensuring your invoices are paid on time.”

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