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statix
Profile Blog Joined October 2004
United States1760 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-03-03 00:38:08
March 02 2010 23:47 GMT
#1
My employer is really interested in investing in new technology that could help improve efficiency in the workplace. When I say new I mean developed in say the past 1-2 years.

Examples could be GPS tracking in vehicles/phones, WiMax, tablet pc's for field emplyees.

Do you guys currently work anywhere where new technology is being utilized? Are you seeing any real benefits from the implementation of said technology? What are some examples of the technology your company is using?

Any input would be really appreciated. Thanks

On March 03 2010 09:28 micronesia wrote:
I think before good advice can be offered you'll need to elaborate on what your company does.... that's not to say that a good general discussion of emerging technology in the workplace cannot be had...



I work out of a small home health company run by my friend. There are a lot of nurses and marketers who are always out in the field visiting patients and doctors. Nurses are currently using tablet pc's which eliminates most of the need for paperwork. Most marketers have company issued blackberry phones in order to receive email and such on the go. Company cars have gps trackers to keep an eye on where people are going and how fast they're traveling.

We feel like were already pretty technologically orientated but were looking for fresh and new ideas. I'd just like to hear about the kind of stuff you guys use at work that you think is pretty cool/neat/whatever.

SCC-Caliban
The6357
Profile Blog Joined August 2005
United States1268 Posts
March 03 2010 00:06 GMT
#2
3 day weekends...
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KurtistheTurtle
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
United States1966 Posts
March 03 2010 00:13 GMT
#3
the way this op is written i feel like if i tell you you're going to make money off of my ideas and observations. don't companies usually pay for surveys and stuff like this?
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The6357
Profile Blog Joined August 2005
United States1268 Posts
March 03 2010 00:15 GMT
#4
without tl.net i'd pay a lot of money to obtain information I get here for free...
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statix
Profile Blog Joined October 2004
United States1760 Posts
March 03 2010 00:21 GMT
#5
On March 03 2010 09:13 KurtistheTurtle wrote:
the way this op is written i feel like if i tell you you're going to make money off of my ideas and observations. don't companies usually pay for surveys and stuff like this?

If I were going to make money off of this I would probably pay for the opinions/insight of IT people. I'm just helping out my employer who just so happens to be one of my best friends.
SCC-Caliban
Pokebunny
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
United States10654 Posts
March 03 2010 00:22 GMT
#6
On March 03 2010 09:13 KurtistheTurtle wrote:
the way this op is written i feel like if i tell you you're going to make money off of my ideas and observations. don't companies usually pay for surveys and stuff like this?


Sounds more like his employer wants to get high-tech working aids for his employees for a better/more efficient working environment.
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micronesia
Profile Blog Joined July 2006
United States24797 Posts
March 03 2010 00:28 GMT
#7
I think before good advice can be offered you'll need to elaborate on what your company does.... that's not to say that a good general discussion of emerging technology in the workplace cannot be had...
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Whiplash
Profile Blog Joined October 2008
United States2929 Posts
March 03 2010 00:38 GMT
#8
Always go with the new tech
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Saturnize
Profile Blog Joined November 2009
United States2473 Posts
March 03 2010 00:40 GMT
#9
I don't like the idea of my employer knowing where I am at all times...
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meeple
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
Canada10211 Posts
March 03 2010 00:40 GMT
#10
On March 03 2010 09:28 micronesia wrote:
I think before good advice can be offered you'll need to elaborate on what your company does.... that's not to say that a good general discussion of emerging technology in the workplace cannot be had...


Yeah what exactly do you guys do?
The6357
Profile Blog Joined August 2005
United States1268 Posts
March 03 2010 00:43 GMT
#11
do u sell insurance? lol
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statix
Profile Blog Joined October 2004
United States1760 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-03-03 00:45:27
March 03 2010 00:44 GMT
#12
On March 03 2010 09:40 Saturnize wrote:
I don't like the idea of my employer knowing where I am at all times...

At first I was skeptical about putting GPS trackers in the cars because I thought it would be violating the trust or whatever of our employees but it's actually saved the company so much money.

You'd be surprised how many field employees start their day at noon and clock out at 3 all the while putting 8-5 on their timesheets. It's also comforting knowing that if the cars are ever stolen we could locate them from any computer with internet access.

On March 03 2010 09:40 meeple wrote:
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On March 03 2010 09:28 micronesia wrote:
I think before good advice can be offered you'll need to elaborate on what your company does.... that's not to say that a good general discussion of emerging technology in the workplace cannot be had...


Yeah what exactly do you guys do?


I edited the OP.
SCC-Caliban
The6357
Profile Blog Joined August 2005
United States1268 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-03-03 00:46:02
March 03 2010 00:45 GMT
#13
2010 worldcup!! corea fighting!!!
The6357
Profile Blog Joined August 2005
United States1268 Posts
March 03 2010 00:46 GMT
#14
do u sell energy supplements? like advocare?
2010 worldcup!! corea fighting!!!
statix
Profile Blog Joined October 2004
United States1760 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-03-03 00:52:24
March 03 2010 00:49 GMT
#15
On March 03 2010 09:46 The6357 wrote:
do u sell energy supplements? like advocare?

Of course. Home Health agencies are renowned for their wide variety of energy supplements.

edit: quote from wikipedia

"Home care aims to make it possible for people to remain at home rather than use residential, long-term, or institutional-based nursing care. Home Care providers render services in the client's own home. These services may include some combination of professional health care services and life assistance services."
SCC-Caliban
itzme_petey
Profile Blog Joined February 2004
United States1400 Posts
March 03 2010 01:00 GMT
#16
what CRM software is your company using? Customer Relationship Management
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statix
Profile Blog Joined October 2004
United States1760 Posts
March 03 2010 01:07 GMT
#17
On March 03 2010 10:00 itzme_petey wrote:
what CRM software is your company using? Customer Relationship Management



None as of yet but I can't see how this could help us. Isn't CRM a system for customers to basically have better communication with the company? Like tracking orders and stuff?

If I'm completely wrong could you explain it to me?
SCC-Caliban
micronesia
Profile Blog Joined July 2006
United States24797 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-03-03 02:01:39
March 03 2010 02:01 GMT
#18
This field is fairly different from mine so I can't offer technological advice, but I'll point out something (common sense I suppose): new technology is only as good as how you implement it. Whatever you decide to use, it will most likely take a lot of time, work, and dedication to fully take advantage of its potential. I find a lot of people/companies assume that purchasing new technologies will almost magically increase productivity.

edit: and it's the same with emerging educational technology: GIVE THEM SMARTBOARDS AND KIDS WILL LEARN!!!
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