Author: ekoweb

Studies have shown that 67% of manufacturing employees feel they would be more productive at work if they could communicate better with management. This is a big problem for many factories and manufacturing plants around the world, but with the workforce often being huge, dispersed and offline, it’s not always easy to streamline communications. A...

There’s a good chance that your company has some form of intranet, an internal network that acts as the go-to place for company updates and resources. But most of these intranets were built to serve traditional companies: that is, the way companies operated some ten or twenty years ago. Back then, there wasn’t as much...

Managing a network of logistics workers can be tricky, particularly with those who are constantly moving between pick-up and delivery points around the city, or even around the country. The two main challenges that this poses for managers is keeping employees engaged, and ensuring that all operations remain efficient. But, by having the right internal...

Research shows that trust in management is one of the top contributors to employee happiness at a company. But with such a big workforce, non-desk employees and multiple branches, how can you ensure transparency from management is still prominent in your retail company? One key tool is communication. Communicating in the right way to your...

Did you know that approximately 60% of employees worldwide have experienced loneliness in the workplace? This number leads to 58% carrying a stress disorder, 34% feeling unwell at work and 25% leaving their job as a result. Needless to say, this is a huge concern for employers, who must then face the damaging consequences this...

As part of their weekly Friday Opinion column, Propel Info is featuring guest posts from Eko’s management, sharing their take on interesting topics concerning technology in the hospitality industry. Propel is a leading UK publication which has the largest readership in the casual dining and food service sectors. Read the third instalment of the series...

Choosing the right internal employee software for your manufacturing firm can be difficult - there are many aspects to consider, including available features, price point, customizability and more. But regardless of all these aspects, here’s why picking something that’s mobile-first should be the top of your criteria: 1. The non-desk workforce The majority of workers...

As part of their weekly Friday Opinion column, Propel Info is featuring guest posts from Eko’s management, sharing their take on interesting topics concerning technology in the hospitality industry. Propel is a leading UK publication which has the largest readership in the casual dining and food service sectors. Read the second instalment of the series...

There are many aspects to running a smooth logistics operation, but you could argue that having strong communications is the piece that brings the entire puzzle together. With a huge network for staff ranging from those dispersed on the road making pickups and deliveries, those operating the warehouse to management handling business matters in the...