Is your business going to implement remote working during London 2012?
It was almost five years ago that we waited in anticipation for the announcement of whether the Olympic 2012 Games would be held in the UK. Now, with only a few months to go until the grand opening, UK businesses need to start focusing on how this global event will affect the UK, not only in terms of business growth, but the negative effects the games will bring.
Transport for London is urging businesses to reduce their travel and usual demand on the public transport network during the Olympics by allowing flexible working. The Government is becoming increasingly concerned about the capacity of the London transport system this summer, when an estimated three million extra journeys a day are expected as hundreds of thousands additional visitors arrive in the capital. But to achieve the targeted 30% reduction in demand on the network businesses need to really start thinking of these solutions now, rather then when it has ultimately effected their business functionality.
But where do businesses go? How do they know what to do? What technology to implement or what best suits their business requirements?
There will be an extra 800,000 people per hour using public transport during the London 2012 Games
The busiest areas of London will only be able to cope if 60% of people who normally work there stay away or change their travel plans.
Although the Olympic Games will boost businesses financially in the UK, research has proven that few companies have considered the potential negative affects this worldwide event will have on our productivity. Deloitte's recent research claims 43% of businesses are concerned with the impact of the games on their workforce.
With the arrival of millions of spectators from all over the world comes increased demand on transport. With an estimated 800,000 extra people an hour expected to be using rail, road and underground transportation, businesses need to realise that this will affect staff journeys, delivery times and thus the normal functioning of businesses in the UK. With many companies considering opening temporary offices, offering flexible working and allowing employees to work from home during the 16 days of the Olympic hype, businesses need to start thinking of ways to ensure their company does not lose critical communications with these employees and sustain business continuity.
Free Consultancy for Business Communications during London 2012
With solutions such as Mobility, Video and Web Conferencing, Unified Communications and Remote Working, GGR Communications are offering free consultancy to businesses who are looking to implement a Remote Working solution but need help with specific requirements and technologies. With our expert team of engineers we are happy yo discuss on the phone, over email or even come and visit you at your offices to discuss the best solution for you.
Companies who assess their network infrastructure and communication methods well in advance to the games, proactively addressing the anticipated disruption, will have competitive advantage and be able to give customer's the confidence that their business productivity will not be affected.
