Intuitive Workplace articles

In today's fast-paced business environment, adaptability is critical. Modern workspaces extend beyond traditional office walls, allowing employees to collaborate effortlessly from anywhere - whether enjoying coffee at a café or relaxing at home. This is the power of a mobile-optimised workspace, a true game-changer for productivity and performance. Did you know that 51% of employees use company-approved apps when working on mobile devices? Why Optimise for Mobile? The contemporary workforce operates differently. The rigid 9-to-5 ...

The office environment is experiencing a significant transformation. Sterile cubicles and repetitive routines are becoming a thing of the past. Modern smart offices are now centres of innovation, designed to empower employees, streamline workflows, and enhance collaboration. Technology is at the heart of this evolution, with intelligent features seamlessly integrated into the workspace. But with so many options available, how do you start? Here are the top six innovative office trends worth considering. They can ...

The era of cluttered desks piled with papers and rows of filing cabinets is over. Today's office spaces are vibrant centres of innovation where technology takes centre stage in driving transformation. Harnessing the right technological tools can profoundly enhance your team's productivity by streamlining workflows and fostering seamless collaboration. Is your company maximising technology's potential? This article delves into how technology fuels productivity in the modern office. We'll examine its benefits and offer insights on ...

Data serves as the lifeblood of contemporary businesses, fueling insights, steering decision-making processes, and ultimately moulding a company's success. However, managing data can swiftly become overwhelming in today's information-rich environment. With scattered spreadsheets, isolated databases, and inconsistent formatting, a data management nightmare emerges, preventing the effective harnessing of this invaluable resource. This guide aims to chart a path toward data management triumph. It delves into the challenges of inadequate data management, provides a blueprint for ...

Cloud computing has transformed business operations, offering scalability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency. However, it also brings a challenge known as cloud waste. Cloud waste refers to the unnecessary expenditure of resources and funds on cloud services. For instance, running idle instances, overprovisioning resources, or not using reserved cases are all examples of cloud waste. These services must often be more utilised or optimised to their full potential. Studies show that approximately 32% of cloud spending is ...

Over the last few years, the community has discussed lowering emissions and achieving net zero by 2030. The transition to a green energy future is gathering pace as investment in renewables across Victoria takes hold. At the last state election, the government promised a return to the State Electricity Commission (SEC) to help drive down energy prices and lower emissions. But as a business owner or leader, how can you embrace sustainability? Companies worldwide are ...

It’s easy to forget how tech trends have gained traction in homes across Melbourne. Two tech trends that immediately come to mind are smart doorbells and TVs. You might have seen recent footage of Cathy Freeman at the Sydney Olympics in the news. Looking back at that grainy footage you can see how far technology has skyrocketed. Now your TV not only broadcasts incredible 4K pictures streamed on Netflix, but in many cases can use ...

Have you heard of Bankcard? Before VISA and MasterCard, Bankcard was Australia's answer to credit cards. Bankcard dominated the credit card space for several years, with over five million customers at its peak in 1984.  But in 1986, a dispute arose between the major banks on whether to include Bankcard in their introduction of EFTPOS. At the time, several banks were actively promoting MasterCard leading to the start of Bankcard's demise.  The banks' withdrawal of ...

As we enter the pandemic's third year, most Melbourne businesses have adopted remote or hybrid working arrangements.  So whether your employees are commuting into Southern Cross or logging in from Box Hill, keeping tabs on productivity and morale is a delicate balancing act. The majority of companies across Australia now support some remote work, with statistics showing that: 24% of companies are 100% remote 31% support hybrid office/remote working 45% currently don't allow employees to ...

Managing IT costs is crucial for businesses of all sizes. As technology continues to play an increasingly important role in daily operations, investing heavily in IT infrastructure and security measures can be tempting. However, excessive spending on IT can quickly drain a business's resources, leaving little room for growth and innovation. To strike the right balance between cost reduction and data security, companies need to adopt effective strategies that can help reduce IT costs while ...