How to keep employees in 2022 | 4 strategic considerations | 9 articles to read now
Microsoft May Pay You to Be the Employer People Want to Work For
You can’t escape news about inflation, supply chain shortages and the “Great Resignation.” The trifecta is hardly the year-end present business owners asked for after two long pandemic years. We can’t clear up the ports, but we have ideas for attracting and retaining employees.
And Microsoft may even pay for it. You read that correctly. We’ll come back to that.
Employees want forward-thinking companies and flexible work options. They don’t want to keep doing their own desktop support. Employees want the ability to do their jobs as effectively as possible. That usually means an upgrade in equipment. Many don’t want to return to the office. According to a report by Limeade:
- 40% left jobs because of burnout
- Remote work attracted 40% of respondents to new jobs
- 24% valued their new job’s flexible work schedule
You can’t just make an announcement and become a remote-work-friendly business. If you have aging infrastructure, technology will undercut your plans. It takes leading-edge solutions, like Microsoft Azure, and a partner like Nortec who can accelerate your cloud journey and get Microsoft to pay for some of the costs under the Azure Migration and Modernization Program (AMMP).
Under the AMMP, Microsoft is helping companies by paying for their modernization – in part or in whole, when you work through a Microsoft Certified Partner – like Nortec – who is part of the AMMP program. This ensures you work with a partner who can actually make your digital transformation a successful (read: smooth and secure) reality.
What would digital transformation mean for your business?
Get a free, no-obligation consultation with one of our cloud experts and find out.
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- Set up a quick 15-minute call with Alison
- Share an overview of your needs and concerns
- Alison pairs you with the right Nortec consultant
- You meet with a Nortec expert for your strategic planning consultation (up to 4 hours, FREE)
It’s Time to Get a Cyber “Elf” for Your Organization
You don’t need to master Santa’s omnipresence. If you have the right cybersecurity “elf,” you have a partner who will pitch in and watch over your business for you. Our clients know we monitor their environments 24/7, evaluate what’s happening, report findings and make recommendations.
Best part? We don’t physically lurk behind your workers to do it. Here’s how we keep you safe.
11 Reasons You Need a Cyber “Elf”3 Important Microsoft Changes to Know Now
1. New cloud pricing on the horizon
New pricing for month to month Office 365 is coming. George from Nortec recently spoke to CNBC about the change:
“The inability to scale back subscriptions may be a bigger issue to customers than the higher prices. Some people are going to be upset.”
– George Hammerschmidt, Executive Vice President at Nortec, speaking with CNBC.
2. Holiday bonus for Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 Suite is getting a free present: Windows Defender included for free.
3. Microsoft pays for companies to modernize in the cloud
Offered exclusively through select Microsoft Azure partners, the Azure Migration and Modernization Program makes it easier and more affordable to accelerate your cloud journey through agile funds and resources, and ensures you’re paired with Microsoft-sanctioned experts.
Don’t MISS OUT ON the benefits of Microsoft changes. Book a Free Consultation to:
- Review your licensing
- Increase security
- Access free IT funding
Meet the Nortec Team – Aisha Warriach, Help Desk Engineer
- How do you help Nortec’s clients?
I use my problem-solving skills to walk clients step by step through their concerns. It is sometimes a trial-and-error process; however, I refuse to give up until I find the most convenient solution for them. The most important thing is communicating with them and helping ease their frustration.
- What do you enjoy about working at Nortec?
I enjoy working with my team! They are some of the most motivated and determined individuals I’ve met. They inspire me to work harder every day. I also love working with each and every client! Every success drives me to learn new skill sets so I can implement them in the future.
- What’s the most important change that you’ve seen over the past year?
The biggest thing I applaud Nortec for is being able to adapt during the pandemic quickly and efficiently. Our team was able to coordinate and successfully transition to working completely remote all while maintaining the same work ethic and productivity.
- What do you do for fun?
I love shopping and trying new restaurants – especially dessert – with my friends. My favorite is anything chocolate, like a lava cake! I also enjoy spending time with my family. Relationships are really important to me, and I strive for a healthy work-life balance. Playing with my niece is a lot of fun, and it helps me relax and be present in the moment.
- What’s in store for you in 2022?
I’m looking forward to 2022 because of the exciting new experiences it’s going to bring along. I will be in my final year of undergrad and meet my second niece! I’m sure the new year will be full of new adventures, and I can’t wait to see how it helps mold me into a better version of myself.
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Answer this: Is your hybrid work set up for the worst of both worlds (AKA Zooming from the office)?
