Maximising productivity – 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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