Are you using multiple communication systems within your organization that are clunky, no longer fit-for-purpose, cause you to double up processes or just slow down your work?

A new tool from DeskAlerts – the Corporate Lock Screen tool – is yet another channel that you can utilize and add to your existing arsenal of internal communications tools to grab your employees’ attention in the workplace. It works by turning the lock screens of your employees’ computers into a communication channel.

The past year has been a challenging one for everyone, not least of all the technology leaders in companies who have suddenly had to restructure their operating environments to accommodate employees working in different ways as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The experience your employees have with digital systems in the workplace contributes to their overall experience of being part of the company. The way that they interact with the technology, how reliable it is, how easy it is to use, how it helps them to access information and data and how it helps them be productive and efficient all combine to create an overall digital employee experience.

When your employees are engaged, they’ll work hard to achieve the company’s goals. Your engaged employees help to establish a positive and thriving company culture that makes your organization a great place to work. This, in turn, drives productivity and profitability, enables you to attract and retain the best talent in your industry, and has lower absenteeism and presenteeism rates.

Successful businesses are always looking at ways to improve so that they can stand out and be competitive in their industries. Taking this approach when it comes to your employees can help to ensure that you have a top-performing team, giving you the edge over your competition. To get the best out of your employees you need to communicate regularly with them and provide feedback, guidance, and praise when it comes to their performance and the way they are contributing to the organization’s strategic objectives.

As COVID-19 restrictions are being wound back in many parts of the world, employees who have been working from home during lockdown are starting to return to the workplace.

Change can be hard for everyone. Many people resist change because they don’t like to get out of their comfort zones. For those who are trying to implement changes, this can be difficult to navigate and counteract.

As we’ve seen in the United States throughout 2020 and now into 2021, civil unrest can occur in just about any city, with the potential to impact on business operations. From protests to riots to insurrection, the USA has seen it all recently.

Businesses spend a lot of time on their employee onboarding processes – where they set systems, procedures, and protocols to ensure that all new hires in the company have smooth and consistent access to all the tools and training they need so they can perform in their roles.