The modern workplace is evolving at lightning speed, with distributed teams, brand-new business models, and complex security issues. The right digital tools connect and support employees, wherever they are, to encourage productivity, engagement, and collaboration. Microsoft 365 powers the global, modern workplace with one bundle of products: a smart, efficient operating system, mission-critical enterprise-grade security tools, and seamlessly integrated workplace productivity apps.
Dynamics 365 in particular has enabled businesses to transform their working environment which has allowed employee's to adopt a more flexible worklife balance.
CRM traditionally was on-premise, which meant that in order to be productive, employee's has to be physically in the office to be able to access the system and be productive.
With the Cloud, that has all changed. Employee's can access business level data from their own home, bringing a host of benefits to both the business and employee. According to HSO, 50% of UK workforce to work remotely by 2020.
This has the potential to bring advantages such as:
- Office costs reduced
- Increased staff retention
- Environmental benefits
- Higher morale
- Wider talent pool
Technology has enabled workers to schedule hours that fits their needs and where those hours are spent, without a drop in productivity. Microsoft have become big investors in facilitating this change which it views as a core component of a true Digital Transformation.