For some, of course, it was always normal. For many, though, it would prove to be the essence of what would become known as the ‘new normal’. It was around this time four years ago, soon after the outbreak of Covid-19, that businesses across Northern Ireland and much further afield had to start becoming equipped…
Despite being a relatively new phenomenon, hybrid working has proven immensely popular amongst employees, largely owing to its reputation as a way to improve work-life balance. However, research suggests that many businesses have been hesitant to commit to a flexible working model, largely due to concerns regarding employee productivity and overall organisational efficiency. Investment in…
Almost three years on from the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, its impact on the way businesses operate continues to be felt across numerous sectors. As we head towards 2023, it seems that the hybrid working model – which claims to offer an improved work life balance and positive employee mental health and wellbeing –…
By David Armstrong, CEO, b4b Group As the work from home versus work from office debate continues and many employers attempt to strike a balance, virtual reality (VR) has been heralded as an ideal solution. Big tech companies, including Facebook owners Meta, are among the main drivers behind the development of a more ‘real’ virtual…
Hybrid working, which has become the norm for many of us, has brought with it many unexpected benefits, from improved productivity to lower running costs, and as a result, appears to be here to stay. Undeniably, the hybrid working era owes much of its success to the exponential growth in technology we have seen in…
By Thomas O’Hagan, Co-founder, b4b Group I think it is safe to say that the shape of our workplaces – especially for those of us traditionally used to office environments – has changed enormously over the past two years. The recent years have forced us all to change our habits and for businesses, that meant…
Never before has the ‘future of work’ been so high on the agenda for businesses as we begin to move to a new era of hybrid office and home working. Unified Communications will play a prominent role in the journey, particularly as our teams become increasingly dispersed, working from multiple locations, whether that be in…
Digital transformation is simply the integration of digital technology into every area of a business. This is a process that uses various digital technologies to create or modify processes, the customer experience and the culture of any business. Some people describe this as the reimagining of a business. Such has been the pace of change,…