Are you aware of how actively your employees are engaged at work? For an organization to be most profitable and achieve the greatest ROI, it’s essential that employees are thriving; thriving in the sense that employees are coming into work with the right mindset and attitude to take on the day and tasks ahead. Good news! Getting your team motivated and increasing employee engagement just got a whole lot easier; EOX Vantage is here to share our top tips and tricks!

We’ve all heard it a million times before… “a picture is worth a thousand words”. Usually we relate this phrase to photographs of blissful vacations, beautiful masterpieces or breathtaking sights in nature, but have these thoughts ever come to mind when considering your current business operations? We’re talking about data visualizations; simplistic views that provide real-time updates of business operations. A seemingly simple-looking chart or graph can hold a breadth of data that harnesses the power to uncover new information, inspirations and innovations.

Are you someone who is mission-driven and isn’t afraid to take risks? Do you thrive off challenges and demonstrate a strong desire to go above and beyond your necessary job requirements? If Monday morning rolls around and you’re the person who rises out of bed excited for what you can accomplish, then you may be on your way to becoming a “trailblazer”! Vantage Agora is here to let you in on what other characteristics makes someone a trailblazer within their own organization.

How to break down information silos with technology

Interviewed by Jayne Gest

Technology is supposed to make everything easier, but that’s not always the case. Across all industries, multiple systems are put in place to solve business challenges. While each department may have visibility and control, that information remains locked within the department. C-suite executives must go to several places, whether it’s software applications or Excel spreadsheets, to access company-wide data. And in even the smallest companies, departments can become siloed.

In today’s hyper-competitive world, to remain a forerunner, staying a step ahead of your competition is a top priority. What if we told you that companies today are taking this extremely literally with the ability to predict the future! Sounds crazy, but you heard us correctly; companies are going back to the future to help drive business, make predictions, solve problems and unveil a world of new opportunities with “predictive analysis” tools. Predictive analysis consists of a complex combination of data, algorithms and machine learning techniques. Sounds like a lot, but we’re going to break down the basics and let you in on the diverse ways these analytics benefit industries of all types.

Smart phones, smart cars, smart TV’s… what’s next? In the dawn of the digital age, everything we know is slowly becoming computerized and increasingly driven by technology. Drones deliver our packages, self-driving cars get us to our destinations; are there robots to do our jobs for us? Yes, in fact there are. More and more companies have been adopting Robot Process Automation (RPA) to help operations run smoother, producing tangible benefits like increased efficiencies and reduced human-error. Okay, don’t panic yet. Before you go and get worried that a robot might snag your job, let’s break down what RPA is and why it won’t jeopardize your job, but rather make it much simpler.

How often do you hear the sayings, “the customer is always right” or “the customer comes first”? In truth, companies that adhere to these sayings can turn from good to great. After all, customers are the driving force behind any business and are necessary to generate a strong revenue. Which is why it’s in your best interest to keep them happy and coming back. They’re your most valuable resources and creating a customer-centric business is what will drive you to the top. That being said, what exactly is customer-centric and how can you achieve it? We’re here to let you in on all our top tips and tricks!

We are all driven by something. Whether it’s to be the best version of yourself, trying to get that big promotion at work or simply trying to make the world a better place, we are all working to accomplish something or to inspire innovation. The tech world is currently flourishing with innovative ideas and advancements…and those ideas all had to start somewhere. See what some of the most influential and innovative people in the tech industry have to say about the truth behind success. Hint: hard work, dedication and respect go a long way!

You’re swiping away on a dating app, searching for that one true match. You swipe right on a good-looking guy or girl with your fingers crossed, hoping it’s a match. You find out that you are in fact compatible! Excitedly, you reach out to the person, looking to strike up an interesting conversation and take things to the next level. Days go by and no reply… “Did I do something wrong? Did they receive my message?” You’re left hanging. You’ve been... ghosted.

Who remembers the famous George Orwell novel, “1984”? The “Big Brother” concept illustrated in the story is no longer a work of fiction, but rather an all-too-real existence. Our world is powered by technology and driven by a generation that is wrapped up in their smart devices. These ‘digital profiles’ that link us to the behaviors and activities we exhibit while using devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops and voice-activated systems like “Alexa” are also known as our ‘digital footprint’, and each one of us has a unique one. They can contain sensitive information such as location, recent search history, finances and even biometric data like fingerprints and facial features…kind of frightening when you step back and think about it.