{"id":166,"date":"2012-07-31T03:35:16","date_gmt":"2012-07-31T10:35:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.poly.com\/?p=166"},"modified":"2012-07-31T03:35:16","modified_gmt":"2012-07-31T10:35:16","slug":"the-other-side-of-the-coin-why-byod-may-be-a-great-choice-for-your-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.poly.com\/the-other-side-of-the-coin-why-byod-may-be-a-great-choice-for-your-workplace\/","title":{"rendered":"The Other Side of the Coin – Why BYOD May be a Great Choice for your Workplace"},"content":{"rendered":"

I recently posted an article<\/a> discussing the security risks of BYOD in the workplace.\u00a0 Then I followed it up with an article<\/a> discussing why people feel they are so entitled to use personal devices, and the blurred line of acceptable use at work.\u00a0 Now it\u2019s time to take a look at the other side of the coin; why is BYOD a good idea for your employees and your business?<\/p>\n

BYOD can be a cost saving method for your company.\u00a0 If employees bring their own laptops and smartphones, that\u2019s fewer your business has to provide for them.\u00a0 This also applies for data and phone plans on devices that can get costly per employee.\u00a0 Since some would argue that employees are better equipped at home than they are at work, why not save some money and allow your users to bring in their updated device that they are comfortable with.\u00a0 These cost savings on hardware can be turned around and placed into greater software for the devices to help keep seamless communication throughout your organization.<\/p>\n

We all know how important morale is in an office.\u00a0 Upset or low morale employees don\u2019t work well.\u00a0 As their happiness grows, so does their productivity.\u00a0 Users who are allowed to bring in their own devices can help boost that morale and productivity.\u00a0 People like using their own devices, that\u2019s why they bought them in the first place.\u00a0 Giving them that little sense of freedom to choose what device to do their work on seems to help them get through the day, all while boosting work levels.\u00a0 Empowering your employees certainly makes a positive difference, and all it takes is something as small as letting them bring their own laptop to work.<\/p>\n

BYOD allows users to have access to their data at all times, and can even access things from home in a pinch if needed.\u00a0 Now that doesn\u2019t mean having to work through dinner every night, but perhaps being able to finish up your days\u2019 work from home after lunch, or work from home without having to come into the office because that\u2019s the only way to access your files.\u00a0 This is especially helpful for users that come into an office and sit in a general area, but not necessarily at the same desk each day.\u00a0 This method called \u201cHoteling\u201d is becoming more and more common among open offices, and would be quite difficult to achieve without the benefits of BYOD.\u00a0 Using the device they prefer, in whichever seat they want, helps them start off their day in a positive light.<\/p>\n

Bring your own device may have some risks involved, but many of those can be managed through standard IT practices and training.\u00a0 The benefits are certainly tangible, as you will see immediate cost savings and employee morale boosts.\u00a0 As long as proper security measures are taken, BYOD looks to be a great solution to increase productivity and morale in the workplace.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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