For years, most companies have considered jobs as something you come into the office and get work done there. If there is one thing that 2020 has taught us, it’s that many jobs can be done from home, coffee shops, or at the cabin. Most of us would agree that this work from anywhere trend will only get more and more popular as time goes on.
As a business owner, you have many options when purchasing different software, hardware, equipment, and many other IT related needs. One thing you may be considering is if it’s worth it to allow your employees to use their own devices for work.
Below is a list of potential Pros and Cons of bring your own device policies with brief explanations.
In this list, I’ve tried to convey possible situations your business may be facing today. I personally believe going forward into the future a few years, personal devices like phones will be the primary devices instead of traditional computers for most businesses. Many small businesses already operate mainly through email, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams or the Google Suite.
This article was written with an open mind and hopefully, this list helps make your decision easier for you and maybe you have different Pros/Cons you can add. My grandma always said when I was making a tough decision to write it down on a piece of paper and whatever list was longer you went with. If the Con list is larger then maybe your business isn’t quite ready for the transition but companies like Coordinated Business System can help explore the options.