How Office And Employee Engagement Apps Are Improving Work Life

There’s an app for that.

No really, it is not just a catch phrase anymore! There is literally an app for almost anything you do in your daily life- from getting up in the morning to grocery shopping.

And while the apps for personal use are booming with programs that clip recipes and keep track of family schedules, there has also been an unprecedented amount of growth in app technology for offices and private businesses.

And for good reason.

Beyond IPad cash registers and attachments that make credit card swiping easy, mobile apps offer businesses of all varieties ways to streamline their work while keeping organized with the added bonus of saving a few extra trees.

Apps are truly here to stay and, if you find yourself in the unfortunate position of convincing your app-resistent company to jump on the bandwagon, here are a few points to get you started.

The Importance Of Employee Engagement Apps

Employee engagement apps are a fairly new thing in the workplace. They’re springing new life into offices across the world.

So, why is employee engagement important?

Simple, it allows for people at your office to be more productive and get to know each other much better.

Aside from that, they’re less costly and easier to set up than a large employee engagement initiative.

Not to mention that it helps out with employee retention, employee happiness, and creates a better company culture.

Make It Easy To Manage Customer Relations

Many office apps allow you to access all your customer contact details no matter where you are at- office, home, airplane, or hotel!

Use apps to link calls, emails, meetings and other activities to particular clients to get an overall view of their contact history.

Understanding your customer base will help you reach the needs of your clients faster and with ease.

It will also help you keep track of difficulties and alert other employees of potential customer service opportunities.

Apps allow everyone to be on the same page so that the company, as a whole, can better serve their customers.

Streamlining & Organizing

There are so many apps that help you streamline and organize specific aspects of your business’ daily needs.Consider the following types of apps for your office:

• Social Networking Apps - if your business is on social networking (and let’s be honest, who isn’t these days?) it is essential to have access to those accounts at all times. Social networking apps are generally free, easy to use, and can be accessed with the swipe of a finger.


• Accounting Apps - Whether you are a small business owner or the head of a large corporation, everybody needs to keep to a budget. Apps can help your business organize utility payments, customer transactions, and general expenses. Many apps will help you keep track of estimated tax deductions and payment information.


• Project Management Apps - If you work with freelancers on a regular basis, keeping them in the loop with project management apps allows for regular communication and updated information. You can literally create a virtual office space from the comfort of your home.

In this day and age, you will be hard pressed to find someone who doesn’t carry a pieces of hardware with them at all times.

Yes, you can play your favorite games and send your basic e-mail, but if you truly want to create an office environment that is organized and effective, than bringing app culture into your cubicles is a must.

Instant Access

One of the most obvious advantages to app usage in the office is the fact that many apps offer instant accessibility to important documents and memos.

There are so many different “cloud” storage options to choose from. Simply outline your needs and pick an application that best suits your company.

Say goodbye to printing off reams of office memos that get lost among the irritating slow intra-office mail circulation.

Save your time and energy and update your memos via an app that everyone will check with regularity.

On top of excellent accessibility, apps allow for better collaboration.

Teams and individuals can often access pertinent information as soon as it is updated (regardless of their location) lending to smoother communication and projects that get finished at record speed.

Your Thoughts On Employee Engagement Apps?

What are your thoughts on future workplaces having employee engagement apps that will boost productivity and create better workplaces? Do you like what the future holds? Let us know in the comments below.

How Office And Employee Engagement Apps Are Improving Work Life