How to solve the biggest challenges facing your business today

If you’re a business with a largely remote workforce, you’re probably facing several key challenges which are hindering your productivity and performance. Between supplying and managing your remote assets, maintaining tight cybersecurity measures, and trying to adopt sustainable practices, you might be feeling overwhelmed.

You’ll be pleased to hear that all of these challenges can be overcome! Automating your remote asset management through a trusted, flexible IT partner can streamline your operations, encourage economic and environmental sustainability, and keep your valuable data safe, all while freeing up your teams to work on more beneficial tasks.

Here’s how.

Remote device management

By now, your business has probably accepted remote working as the norm. Employees are more satisfied with their jobs when allowed to work remotely, and this is reflected in their work, with almost two-fifths of organisations sharing that hybrid work has increased their efficiency and productivity. Employers have also reported that allowing employees to work from home has increased their ability to attract and retain a more diverse range of talent, and has improved their employees’ wellbeing significantly.

The biggest roadblock you might face with regards to remote working is making sure the right devices get to your employees on time. This is particularly difficult for business with lots of people or assets, or fast-growing organisations like Monzo. It can also be hard for your IT and HR teams to keep on top of the provisioning of equipment when they have other, more important tasks to work on.

A disorganised remote working process can have negative impacts on your business, such as missing assets, lost productivity and satisfaction, and gaps in your security and compliance.

Outsourcing your remote working protocols is a cost-effective and reliable solution to these issues. A trusted IT partner can manage every step of the process for you, from organising employees’ requirements and delivering directly to their home offices, to collecting unneeded hardware and refreshing it ready for redeployment. Offloading these tasks will free up your IT and HR teams to work on more productive tasks, and help your employees stay efficient.

Security

Security will always be a vital consideration for your business, and when most of your assets are being used by employees remotely, you may feel more vulnerable. Thankfully, if you’re working with a trusted IT partner, you can put measures in place to protect your business.

To begin, there are preventative measures which can be taken to alleviate the risk of security breaches. Starting with detailed data on your assets, as well as having them asset tagged, will make it easier for you to keep an eye on your devices at all times, no matter where they are. In the event of a security risk, you will be able to isolate and respond more efficiently if you have high asset visibility. Your partner can ensure that before devices even reach your employees, they are imaged with the right applications and permissions for each job role. This ensures each employee has the correct security clearance from day one. When a device is returned, your partner can also ensure it is securely wiped, to keep all of your business data safe.

Even with all these protective measures in place, security breaches can still take place for a multitude of reasons. Therefore, it’s imperative to have incident response protocols in place, to deal with attacks as efficiently as possible. An experienced IT partner can work with you to develop a plan which fits around your existing business models.

Sustainability

Like many businesses, you’re probably aiming to hit Net Zero by 2030. Whilst this isn’t an easy feat, it can be eased by ensuring your suppliers aren’t contributing to your emissions. Traditionally, more than 90% of your emissions can be attributed to your supply chain. Opting for a sustainable partner can help your business cut emissions and save money.

With the help of a trusted supplier, you can reach both economic and environmental sustainability by contributing to the circular economy. In this business model, reuse of assets is prioritised, to prevent unnecessary e-waste and costs on brand new equipment. Devices are kept in good condition through planned maintenance and regular repairs, so when an employee no longer needs them, they can be refreshed and redeployed to another department.

This approach can help you reduce your waste production and bring you leaps closer to your Net Zero target, with minimal effort required on your part. All you need to do is opt for a sustainable IT partner, who will promote circularity at the heart of your IT strategy.

In summary, whilst your business may be facing big challenges with remote working, security and hitting sustainability targets, these can be alleviated or mitigated entirely through the help of a reliable, flexible IT partner. If you’re struggling with any of these issues and you need advice or support, feel free to book a chat with us, or learn more about how we could help.