More than being a global health crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic is also upending the global economy. Many businesses find themselves facing the grim reality that if they don’t find a way to adapt to the crisis, they’ll end up closing their doors for good.
As most governments across the world continue to implement lockdown procedures, some businesses need to keep going. Grocery stores, essential businesses, and the warehouses and supply chains that service them all need to remain operational to ensure society continues to function – and this means keeping infected workers away from the workplace and protecting key workers from contracting illnesses.
There is more to your company than the building and employees who complete daily operations and propel your business model forward. You also have underlying structures that contribute to the overall productivity of your brand. Some business owners and corporate executives do not appreciate all of the benefits associated with access control because they do not understand its purpose.
Even if you don't live in a high-crime area, thieves and vandals could potentially strike any business. Not only can CCTV monitoring prevent theft and vandalism, but it can also increase the chances that you'll be able to recover stolen merchandise.
Even before COVID-19, remote working was already quickly becoming the new normal. It took a pandemic to tip the scale, and now most jobs are being done from home. But it’s not always a smooth ride. There are many things that can cause productivity dips, one of them being limited internet bandwidth.
Despite businesses' reservations, remote working comes with numerous benefits, including lower overhead expenses and improved productivity. And with the coronavirus pandemic forcing employees to work from home, this might just be the tipping point for remote work to become the norm.
Providers of cloud-based services are experiencing a steep increase in demand these days, as the COVID-19 pandemic goes global. Because of the pandemic, many employees are working from home, relying on digital productivity and collaboration tools to get their job done.
Working from home increases employee autonomy, cuts costs, and ensures the health and safety of the company during the coronavirus pandemic. The problem is, it also increases the likelihood of security breaches since employees are working outside the company's security perimeter.
Google Chrome is the most popular web browser in the world with over two billion installs, one billion users, and 53% share of the market. Its speed is one of its most notable advantages over other existing browsers, which is why it’s preferred by most users.
One of the major hurdles of shifting to a work-from-home setup is that the hardware your employees have at home can be very different from what they’re used to at the office. More than their computers and smartphones, these are the things your staff will need to set up their own home office.
