Remember when?

How long has it been since you have written a check for anything or used a telephone book to look up a phone number? With the introduction of smartphones, they became a source of portable technology and an accessory we carry with us everywhere we go. When was the last time you carried a camera with you to take a picture? Now we always have a camera with us on our smartphones. 

Technology has changed social relationships in the way that many people now spend their free time staring at their smartphones instead of having a face-to-face conversation with the person who is many times sitting right across the table from them.

Technology has had a significant impact on business many times, allowing working people to be able to focus more on their skills in order to complete their job more professionally and to be able to communicate instantly with colleagues both in other states and countries. 

The technological advances in the past decade mean that almost every person has a smartphone or a computer. This means many employees can utilize their devices in the workplace to improve their in-office work or even work remotely.

Also, because of this factor, many companies have implemented policies for employees and allowed them to bring their own devices to work and use them to work from home as well. This situation can improve employee productivity by being able to use their own devices from any location. Nevertheless, this can also pose problems regarding data breaches and information security. That is why it is essential for your company's IT department or vendor and the management team to assess and implement some review or management of the devices to prevent unauthorized use or potential security risks. Using personal technology can benefit your company if appropriately managed with regular audits of devices.

Reference

 McGoun, C., & Savage, J. (2012). Technology, culture and communication. Routledge.