In recent times, employee wellbeing has been on the top of the agenda for both employees and employers, and the pandemic has brought it even further into the spotlight. As reported by the World Health Organization (WHO), poor health reduces national GDP by 15 per cent, almost twice the 8 per cent hit to GDP that the pandemic itself has had. Therefore, it’s unsurprising that improving mental health has become a key focus for senior leaders.

Today, most manufacturing processes are automated on some level, and only growing more so. But can the same be said for our cognitive activities and information-related processes? Collecting, analysing, and extracting value from data is surely the next step in optimising industrial processes, yet the way it is currently treated in terms of technological investment and prioritisation would suggest otherwise. This is according to Jason Chester, Director of Global Channel Programs, InfinityQS.

A new survey of 8000 UK adults has highlighted that two-thirds of respondents (66%) would not feel comfortable raising a mental or emotional wellbeing issue with their employer, and one third are offered no physical or emotional wellbeing support whilst at work.

The past two years have been challenging for businesses across the world, particularly when it comes to maintaining a positive company culture and keeping workforces connected. With all of this in mind, the need to keep employees happy, engaged, and motivated is more critical than ever.

The unstoppable rise in inkjet production has been spotlighted by Konica Minolta as it continues to help customers with their digital transformation across commercial and industrial printing markets. Digital technology enables access to many features that customers in the commercial print, packaging, and industrial sectors seek for profitable applications.

Businesses now communicate with customers and prospects in new ways as technology has advanced. Today's sales reps use a variety of tools to accomplish their tasks, such as email, social media, and video chat tools among others. Therefore, traditional in-person sales meetings have become less common.