“The Great Resignation” – what is it and how did it happen? Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, many have experienced great changes in their lives. Not only is the world and economy rapidly shifting around us, but so are our own expectations or values. In the workplace, we have witnessed a big shift to employees who are working from home or remotely; many companies are even forgoing some of their office space in light of the shift to hybrid or fully online workforces. 

With the pandemic, we have seen a surge in health and safety protocols everywhere.

Whether it be enhanced sanitation measures, daily temperature checks, or curbside pick-up options, organizations have been pivoting to try to keep both customers and employees safe. One main facet that has affected many employees and employers has been the shift to working remotely. While this is not a new feat with many workers already working remotely as part of their job, an increasing number of organizations have shifted the majority of their workforce to working from home in hopes of reducing the spread of COVID. Not only is this an adjustment for employees, but employers also saw their share of change with the need to manage a remote workforce. There is no doubt that managing a remote workforce has its own challenges such as the need to maintain communication with employees, as well as the need for technology to keep everyone in touch and on the same page. 

While what you know is critical in creating or expanding your business, who you know is also an integral part of the process. Networking plays a crucial role in growing your brand and increasing its visibility.

When updating or upgrading sage software it is important to be aware of best practices to ensure a successful and efficient process. In this blog, we will provide insights and answers to some of the common questions surrounding upgrades and updates.

Nowadays, many organizations are shifting to the cloud to leverage the numerous benefits that come along with it. In the current landscape, the cloud is constantly being developed to further manage the needs of modern organizations. As you may have experienced, there are also many terms associated with the cloud that describe technical differences in it. 

Like many Canadians, you probably want to take steps to protect what’s yours, like your devices, identity, online privacy, business, family and home; this is why it’s smart to protect your internet-connected devices and guard your sensitive business and personal information.

Criminals and other malicious cyber threat factors (many of which operate outside our borders) take advantage of security gaps, low cybersecurity awareness, and technological developments to comprise cyber systems. They steal personal and financial information, intellectual property, and trade secrets. They disrupt and sometimes destroy the infrastructure we rely on for essential services and our way of life. 

Productivity looks different for everyone. However, the more productive an organization can be, the more profits can theoretically be generated. While productivity is typically measured based on a quantitative output metric, the quality of output should not be overlooked.

CRM (Customer Relationship Management) solutions help an organization consolidate all customer-related data into a centralized database. Having a CRM can help streamline and automate business processes across your organization.