How nice would it be if everyone in the company could just keep on working all day - whenever or wherever they wanted? That's part of workplace management. Today, we're focusing on creating such a great workplace and thus giving you a glimpse of what workplace management is all about.
#1: Ensure a good sitting position
Make it easy for yourself to adopt a good sitting position by getting a good chair. There is no one right chair for everyone; it is a personal preference. In any case, make sure you can sit on it for a long time without complaints and that it is adjustable to your wishes.
If you have a good chair, the next step is the position itself. Sit up straight - you have probably heard this before, but really pay attention to this to avoid back problems. Sit relaxed and not forced. Can you put your arms on the desk without hanging? Then you are sitting well. To make yourself even more comfortable, it is important to turn your eyes away from the screen every 15 minutes. This keeps you fresh. Get up every 45 minutes to do something, such as get a cup of tea or wash your plate. This is better for your concentration and for your body.
#2: Work on two screens
We see it more and more often, people who work on two screens. We wouldn't be able to do without it any more! It increases productivity because you can switch faster. People often work with input and output: on one screen the input (document, folder or website) and on the other screen the output (presentation, report or e-mail). Then two screens are very handy! You can then easily navigate through your programmes using the Windows key and the arrow keys. So you can move from one screen to another. A docking station allows you to connect your laptop with a single cable to your workstation with two screens, a good keyboard and a fine mouse. Don't use the laptop screen so your eyes can rest on the two larger screens.
#3: Invest in a good business laptop for your employees
More and more employers choose to allow their employees to work partly from home. A good laptop is essential for this. This allows employees to work at home or on the road just as well as at the office. Unfortunately, cheap laptops are picked too often. Think of it as an investment that will last 3 to 5 years. A slow laptop reduces productivity. A study among British employees shows that they 'waste' an average of 40 minutes a day because of slow technology. Translate that into an hourly rate, not to mention the frustration among your employees... so spend that extra €100 or €200 so they are productive and happy. We would be happy to help you find out which laptop is right for you.
#4: Secure your workplace
There it is again, security. We can't say it enough: IT and security go hand in hand. A fully up-to-date PC or laptop is less likely to get you into trouble. You fix the problems in programmes that come to light. It also gives you the latest features and keeps out hackers and malware. Want to know more about security? Read this blog for ten easy ways to improve your security.
#5: Provide good support
IT is still a people business, and the workplace and security are no exception. When you can call someone and get immediate assistance, you ensure continuity and safety in your business. We know exactly what to do because of good documentation and will help you expertly and with a smile. If necessary, we look over your shoulder. Perhaps you have an IT person in house, but what if that IT person is not available? Perhaps he/she is on holiday, off work for a day, busy with an urgent job or on an appointment. What do you do then? Then people have to wait. We also have all the expertise in-house, which means that no IT question is too complex for us. That is why we are cheaper than even a team of in-house IT people (read more about that here!).
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Frequently asked questions about Workplace Management
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- A piece of software for managing your pc/laptop which also monitors and reports
- In addition, an antivirus/antimalware package
- An update strategy that ensures that all components (hardware, software, security) are up-to-date
- Finally, a full-service helpdesk with passionate IT people who will help you promptly if you encounter problems or if something is not working as it should.
For us, an optimised workplace is one where you can work comfortably and perform optimally for your company. For example, your workplace must function well, be smooth and above all safe so that you are not interrupted. But also, for example, a laptop with a docking station and two screens so that you can do your work more efficiently and enjoy it more.
The management, maintenance and security of all IT in your workplace/office is part of your company's management. So, for example, your pc or laptop, a docking station, a (VoIP) telephone and so on. These all need to be managed, i.e. secured, updated, monitored and supported by a professional helpdesk.
Everyone has their own workstation. Sometimes with a cactus or Bonsai tree, sometimes with an extra screen, a printer, a wireless keyboard, a scanner, connected to Wi-Fi, a docking station, a (VoIP) telephone and you name it. But the most important thing is your pc or laptop. That is the core of your workplace. So we are not talking about your physical desk, but the IT side of the story.
That you are not working in an unsafe workplace with outdated software, missing updates and inadequate security. Adjustments are made to prevent problems with your workplace. Failures that occur frequently due to the complexity of all components are solved automatically with smart scripts. This keeps your workplace healthy. The only thing you notice is that you experience fewer malfunctions. Finally, the management provides insight into licences and hardware in use and ensures proper monitoring, control and help in solving any malfunctions.
The advantages are that you work safely and that everything works properly. And if something goes wrong, we can help you back on track efficiently. You are important, so is your workplace. Apart from this, we know that you are up-to-date with all your software and security (antivirus/antimalware). You have all updates for your hardware and software, so everything works optimally. We also have clear reports on the health of your workplace and can easily manage it. For support, you don't have to wait for someone to drop by, because we are well informed and can help you remotely straight away. With a good SLA (service level agreement), you can be sure that you will be helped quickly.
Basically all the hardware you need for your workplace. A pc or laptop possibly with a docking station and optionally a monitor, printer, phone or other things that you need to do your job well.
If you have a second pc or laptop, we secure this endpoint just as well as the first. Your helpdesk contract also applies to this endpoint and the aim is to work in exactly the same way in both places wherever possible.
With Office 365, your company network and/or back-up software, we ensure that you do not lose any data - not even in the event of defects, theft or loss of hardware. It's all about you being able to do your work efficiently and with peace of mind.
We would love to be able to tell you that a virus does not exist at all, but unfortunately there are many examples of this happening. We won't let you down on this! We will make sure that we measure and analyse the problem (for your ISO reporting or insurance, for example). In addition, we ensure that you can quickly get back to work without any loss of data. Sometimes this is done in the blink of an eye, sometimes we have to reinstall your pc. Whatever the case, we are there for you and will help you quickly.
In a nutshell, we provide a safe, high-performance workplace for the long term. In addition, we help you immediately if something is not working so that you can continue your work as soon as possible. Because nothing is as annoying as not being able to do your job!
Yes, we do! Do you have your own helpdesk or do you have some knowledge in house? Then start with endpoint support or call us if your IT person is on holiday, unavailable or ill. Are you short of hands or do you want to start a big project? We help you wherever you want, just as easily. Sometimes it is also very useful to hire some ready knowledge on subjects you are less strong in.
You call our help desk. Even outside office hours if you have an agreement to do so. The helpdesk helps you directly where it can and informs you by e-mail about all steps. With a good registration in 'tickets' you can also look back later.
Don't worry, don't panic. Your data is safe. With Bitlocker and our security policies, no one can get to the data, even if you disassemble the laptop. If your pc is connected to the internet, we can still wipe it clean. We immediately make sure that you can get to work on a loan laptop from your company or perhaps another workplace. Sometimes you can even access everything via the Internet at any workstation or at home. The delivery of a new pc or laptop is immediately arranged, so you will soon have the comfort of your own workplace again.
It is not as difficult and inconvenient as you might think! We ensure that you get a working pc or laptop in your office that is properly installed with software, updates, security, management and all the specific software and settings for your company and/or function. No messing around with settings and programmes or registering programmes or removing unnecessary software. We transfer your settings at the office so that you can start working immediately and safely.
To achieve safety, performance and continuity. Everyone wants to be able to do their work safely everywhere. Everything must function properly, despite all the problems with hardware and software, the challenges of security and all the software on your pc.
An endpoint is a pc or laptop that your company uses in the company network. This can be a computer behind a desk connected to a presentation screen, but also a computer in a meeting room or belonging to a temporary employee. They all need to be managed, secured and supported.
- Records of hardware, licences, warranty, age and so on and who uses the computer
- Security with Bitlocker, antivirus/antimalware or EDR software, security policies, OS security updates and security updates of 1,000+ programs
- Updates of the OS, of 1,000+ programs, of the antivirus/antimalware or EDR program, of drivers
- Management with NAble. For example, we take care of active management of the pc and all settings so that we can (measurably!) make and keep your workplace operational. Also a good control for all measures we take with reporting
- Automation that can prevent more than 50% of all PC problems. Even when things go wrong, many problems can be solved automatically. For example, restarting a jammed process, repairing your search index, cleaning up the pc or automatically repairing log messages.
