Does your IT support flexible working?
The flexible working regulations which come into force on 30th June present a number of challenges for IT departments. Do staff have the right equipment – mobiles, laptops, tablets – to enable them to work remotely? How do you ensure that confidential information is properly protected outside the company network? Is your wireless connectivity robust enough to support applications such as videoconferencing? Are your staff properly trained in the use of mobile technology?
This article in Information Age addresses some of the steps which organisations need to consider as flexible working becomes more prevalent.