Right now, the focus is very much on business resilience. And for good reason. COVID-19 has disrupted long and complex supply chains and Just-In-Time systems like never before. So, what can Procurement do to help build this “new” element of competitive advantage called “business resilience”? In my view, there are two key areas where the […]
When New Technology Has Negative Implications for Employees
There’s no disputing the fact that technology is changing the way we live our lives – and run our businesses. When used in the right way, technology can provide significant boosts for businesses, aiding growth and reducing total costs across the business. But, what about the employees? Does technology always benefit them, and do all […]
3 Examples of Businesses Achieving Growth Through Corporate Social Responsibility
Businesses are increasingly prioritising their corporate social responsibility, with many implementing a range of policies that benefit their employees, their supply chains, their customers and the environment. While it is said that these kinds of initiatives are becoming necessary for businesses to compete and survive, it obviously benefits the wider population and is mostly being […]
Top 3 Tips on Buying Technology to Make Remote Working a Success
I have previously written about the benefits and pitfalls of enabling your workforce to work remotely and how to create a business environment conducive to remote working, but I wanted to hone in on one of the major things to get right in order to take advantage of this growing practice. And, that’s how to […]
How to Create a Business Environment Conducive to Remote Working
Organisations are increasingly enabling their workforce to work remotely due to the host of benefits it brings to both the business and its employees. With some businesses even going so far as adopting a business model where they don’t have a centralised office and all employees work remotely. But, as with most things, while remote […]
