The Modern Workplace Hacks by Tom Freer

If you already have a Microsoft 365 subscription, chances are you already have SharePoint. So instead of letting it sit there taking up space (and money), you can choose to optimise it and let it do its job of making your work easier and more convenient. In this episode of Modern Workplace Hacks, Tom Freer and Josh Heathcote talk about how you can make the most of your SharePoint and how it can do...

Failures don't always have to be bad. It can be your springboard to success. But it will all depend on you. How will you react to it? How do you make a bad turn into a good one? In this first episode of Modern Workplace Hacks for the year 2021, Tom Freer opens up to Josh Heathcote about mental burnouts and how it's important to rethink our planning methodologies. When many uncertain factors start...

Contrary to expectations, many entrepreneurs don't have any clear understanding of what they want to achieve in their business. They're just reactive to whatever comes their way which can be exhausting and unstrategic.  In this episode of Moden Workplace Hacks, Tom Freer talks with Faye Caughey, Co-Founder of Kaibizzen, a high-performance business coaching practice. Together, they discuss bus...

The sudden emergence of the pandemic compelled companies and industries to move as quickly as possible to adapt to the situation. In result, it has triggered massive employee layoffs. Tom interviews John Mamaril, an Employment Lawyer and Director of NB Lawyers, and talks about how the global pandemic has affected the job market. 

Cybersecurity is a hot topic right now. The COVID-19 pandemic has posed an increased risk of cyberattacks. Hackers know that people are vulnerable right now and are targeting their increased dependence on digital tools. In this episode of Modern Workplace Hacks, Tom is joined by Mike from Web Safe Staff. They talk about how to maintain good cyber hygiene while focusing on the people aspect of cybe...

Due to the difficulties posed by the global pandemic, many people reflect on how to find meaning in work. A clear purpose and meaning may be defined as job satisfaction, happiness or intent. But regardless of the terms used, a sense of meaning guides one's attention to what matters most. In this episode of Modern Workplace Hacks, Tom Freer talks with Career Expert Edwin Trevor-Roberts, Ph. D. on h...

Providing outstanding customer service should be the foundation of all businesses. It is all about speed, ease and friendliness.  In this episode, Tom and Josh explore different ways to stand out from the crowd by providing superior customer service.

In this episode of Modern Workplace Hacks, Tom and Josh talk about the relevance of a traditional phone in the modern office. Listen to this episode to gain some useful insights!

Like every industry, accounting has been heavily impacted by technology over the past decade. The future of the sector will continue to be influenced by the innovations that have and will continue to evolve. In this episode, Tom and Josh talk about how the advances in technology will take accounting to new levels. 

The pandemic has forced educational institutions to push to online learning and embrace emerging innovations to help students learn. Paddy Behan, Middle School Coordinator for STEM joins Tom in this episode and shares how educators faced the cultural shift by using technology to rethink education.

Almost every business today has at least one relationship with a managed service provider and it is very likely that the relationship has evolved over the years. Join Tom and Josh with special guest Matthew Bristow, rhipe's Partner Development Manager, as they share insights about the evolving role of managed service providers and how to adapt applications for the cloud environment.

On this week's episode, Tom and Josh talk about strategic business planning - how they plan annually and putting that plan into daily practice. This show also highlights the most common challenges faced by business owners when doing business planning. Have a listen and we'd love to hear your feedback.

Technology has brought a massive impact on businesses everywhere. You can only expand your business as fast as your technology allows. Failure to invest in the right tools can make or break your business will lead to ineffective use of company resources. Join Tom and Josh in this week's episode as they elaborate the right steps to fully manage technology in your business.

On this week's episode, Tom and Josh tap into the power of automation. Shaun Leisegang, CEO and Founder of rapidMATION joins the show to talk about how you can effectively apply automation in your business to minimise costs, increase efficiency, and streamline your business processes.

The global outbreak has affected the economy. Businesses are going through a hard time. The pandemic has greatly impacted how companies recruit new talents. In this episode, join Tom and Josh as they talk about talent recruitment in a post-pandemic world with Dan Smith, an Executive Recruitment Specialist.

In this episode, Tom and Josh talked about helping businesses through partnering - how it works, the benefits of partnering and its structures - to help expand your business and offer more value to your clients. So jump in and have a listen. We'd love to hear your feedback.

Tom and Josh discussed some of the changes that are likely to see in business post-lockdown due to COVID-19. This episode talks about the change in how we do business and how to implement safe work practices.

Tom and Josh dig into Office 365. In this episode, understand the full capability of Sharepoint and get tips on how to share and manage content, applications and more. Learn how to boost your team's productivity and efficiency with Microsoft Teams. Leverage these technology to get the most out of your Office 365.

The sudden shift of the workplace to remote has changed how businesses deliver technology to their team. In this episode, Tom and Josh will uncover the different tools business owners can use to enable remote work. 

This episode talks about the dynamics of remote working. Tom and Josh share their tips on how leaders can manage their teams while working at home. They talk about being more creative and productive in the midst of a global pandemic.

In this episode of Modern Workplace Hacks, Tom Freer and Josh Heathcote look at why technology should be seen as an investment for your business rather than a cost. This episode reveals the investment value of technology in any modern business today. 

Tom and Josh discuss what digital transformation is and how digital technologies create or modify existing business culture and customer experience to meet marketing requirements. 

How does a cyber attacker steal or gain unauthorised access in your PC and perform malicious activities? On this episode of Modern Workplace Hacks, Tom and Josh dive deep into Windows, operating systems and how to prevent cyber threats. 

In this episode, guest Zac Daunt, a marketing expert and founder of Tenasu, takes you through his journey and shares his experience on how he struggled, failed and succeeded in his business. Join Tom, Josh and Zach in this cool, fun and learning-rich show.

In this episode, Tom and Josh talk with Mia McIntyre, founder of MiVirtual and co-founder of Sharify365. Mia shares how she started MiVirtual and how she is helping businesses in Brisbane optimise their processes and workflows using technologies like Office365 and SharePoint.