The Modern Workplace Hacks by Tom Freer

This week Thiago from Digital9 joins me and we discuss how he got into business, software development and how AI is being used and where this is heading. Thiago provides some great insights that we can all take on board.

As Josh and Tom catch-up after a bit of a break between recordings the topic of Cyber Security yet again takes centre stage. It is a challenge facing all organisations. Challenges stopping, responding and recovering all need to be examined.

In this episode i talk about some of the key discussions being had with clients around how to get the most out of technology in their business.

Joining me in this episode is Praneil Raniga from UProgress. Praneil shares his story and how he moved from a career in tech through to team performance and wellness. Praneil shares some great insights into what it takes to build a performance culture in business.

In this episode I work through some of the mistakes I have seen with Cyber Awareness programs and what you need to consider when developing an Awareness Program that can really add value to your businesses and reduce the risk of incidents.

The what seems to be age old question of do you invest in cloud servers or on-prem. Well I don't have the answer or the exact formula but shed some light on what to consider is going to work best for your business.

In this short PodCast i talk about the Dark Web, what it is and how your data is collected and used. The focus for you is to protect your information and the systems you use.

In this episode we go through some recent Cyber Incidents, discuss the impact not only to the business but individuals and also some strategies to implement in your business. Additionally we talk about some of the new advancements and implementations around AI and where this is working.

On this Episode Tom and his Guest Bora discuss IT Support, Business, Soccer/Football and even EV's

This episode is from a webinar I hosted with Jack Chapman, the VP of Threat Intelligence with Egress. Egress provide advanced email projection tools that ingrate with Office 365 providing organisations with additional protection and insights to their email. In this Webinar Jack and I go over some background on Phishing emails, review different attack methods and also look at the Egress platform.

In this episode of the Modern Workplace Hacks PodCast, Joshua Heathcote and I delve into what the impact new AI technologies are going to have on business and teams. We look at how and where these technologies can be utilised and where you may be already be using them. Being able to do more with less is really starting to become a reality.

Here we are with our First Recorded Episode for 2023! In this Episode we look at what 2023 is going to bring, what we are doing and how we are tackling things this year. We cover a number of topics including the Jobs Market, What we are doing around AI and reporting along with the books we are currently reading!

In this final episode for 2022 we wrap up the year, look at what has been happening and go through our predictions for 2023 including AI and Cyber Security. 

Hybrid workplace, work from home? This is a decision that all businesses need to consider and how it is impacting or improving your business and your team. 

On this episode Josh and Tom talk about the continuing risks and recent Cyber incidents. individually how should you be sharing data and what should you be sharing and as a business how are you protecting this information that is collected. It makes you think about what information you are giving away?

On this Episode, Tom Freer is joined by Alex Feguson who is the COO at Nanopution . Nano provides solutions to businesses to integrate systems and data by leveraging Serverless computing infrastructure – the true definition of cloud computing. This is a little but technical at times but provides some great insights into how you can be thinking about the systems and applications in your business an...

In today’s episode, Tom and Josh tackle business security, a topic we are all seeing in the headlines of late. With external threats continuing to advance in frequency and sophistication, our people, processes and technology all need to be considered when it comes to keeping our organisations safe. The guys focus on the human element of cyber risk, the far-too-frequently forgotten element in organ...

After a brief hiatus, Tom and Josh are back for another informative discussion on workplace hacks and how to maximise your business potential. Today's episode is about all things business audits and insights into today's business and economic landscapes. They discuss how to best drive efficiencies through technology in your business. With low unemployment, rising inflation and wage pressures, and...

The pandemic has changed our lives in the last two years. And now, one thing is sure: nothing will ever be the same again. And it's time to live with it and see the opportunity in it. In the first episode of Modern Workplace Hacks this 2022, Tom Freer reflects on what the year 2021 has been. He talks about the events that occurred and the achievements that Wyntec has accomplished for the year. He...

The modern workplace is not just about technology or working remotely. It's a new way of thinking, leading, and managing. It's no longer just a thing you go to. It's a thing you do. But how do you navigate this new era in working? What adjustments should you make? In this episode of Modern Workplace Hacks, Tom Freer talks with Resonate Founder and CEO, RK. Together, they discuss how the pandemic h...

One of the worst financial mistakes we can make when we do business is to pay for several apps that do almost the same thing as each other. We must always think about how cost-effective our products are and what the best apps are for our processes. In this episode of Modern Workplace Hacks, Tom Freer and Josh Heathcote talk about maximising the applications we have and leveraging them for our busi...

Accounts Receivable processes can be complicated and time-consuming endeavours for most businesses. 18 million hours per year is spent by businesses chasing debtors. How do you make this process less tedious and more cost-effective? In this episode of Modern Workplace Hacks, Tom Freer and Josh Heathcote talk with Mark Reilly, the CEO of IODM. IODM is an Intelligent Accounts Receivable Solution. If...

Accounting used to be all papers and pens. Thankfully, with the gradual rise of technology, the accounting industry is rapidly evolving. Automation,  machine learning, and adaptive intelligence are all becoming part and helping the accounting and finance teams to be more productive and efficient. In this episode of Modern Workplace Hacks, Tom invites Melissa Voss, a chartered Accountant and C...

How we manage our data is, most of the time, an undervalued task in our business. Your word, your Excel files, your ppts — these are the stuff that makes your business work. But do you know where they are or where they're going?  If you have a closet full of clothes and toys, and you're going to move to a new house, do you take everything? Or are there a few things you might want to leave? In...

Technology has been a key driver in revolutionising the accounting and finance industry. There are already a lot of productivity optimisation programs and processes available today because of technology. As such, today’s accountant is no longer burdened with repetitive and manual tasks. Instead, due to the evolution of technology, accounting software programs are becoming more automated, and the a...