In an ideal world, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is a good idea; letting staff use their personal devices for work can save businesses a fortune in device hardware costs of mobile phones and laptops
It doesn’t stop there, here are 8 benefits of BYOD that will help your organization succeed:
- Alignment with existing behaviors. …
- Increase trust. …
- Save on costs. …
- Recruit top talent. …
- Improve efficiency and security. …
- Increase employee productivity. …
- Provide better customer service. …
- Increase employee engagement
Advantages & Disadvantages of Personal Phones in the Workplace
- Advantages & Disadvantages of Personal Phones in the Workplace. …
- Pro: Better Employee Familiarity With Their Own Device. …
- Con: Potential Software Clashes. …
- Pro: Employees Take Care of Maintenance. …
- Con: The Distraction Factor
If you let your employees use their own devices unchecked, it’s likely that some of the personal applications they use may not be as stringent with their security requirements. If an account they have for personal use is hacked, it could ultimately end up exposing corporate data and confidential information.
