The Mobile Wave is the Wave of the Future
| The evolution of media and its interaction with business trends has gone through several waves. If it was Web 1.0 with the introduction of the internet, then it was Web 2.0 with the explosion of social media. Both these waves of innovation revolutionized the virtual world and gave new meanings to how we live, shop, and consume content online. While Web 1.0 went from a platform of communication exchange to a full-fledged commercial medium with online portals offering everything from groceries to guns, Web 2.0 revolutionized how we connect to each other and use social media to spread news and information around. The latest innovation that is happening is the mobile wave and without calling it Web 3.0 since it is outside of the traditional realms of the internet, it can be said to be nothing less than a complete overhaul of the way in which we connect to others and view the world. |
The mobile wave is the wave of the future and it has been helped greatly with the introduction of the Smartphones like Apple’s iPhone and Samsung’s Galaxy Series. These Smartphones that go beyond mere web enabling of the gadgets and instead, have the apps that are unique and specific to user requirements would change the way we consume content and shop using these Smartphones. Indeed, society and business are in for an overhaul as the mobile wave promises to take the virtual revolution one-step ahead by providing users with the ability to transact without having to use physical cash or even credit cards. The point here is that retailers like Starbucks in the United States and Airtel in India have already introduced the concept of mobile currency that enables the users of m-commerce to buy and sell goods and services without the need for credit card and other intermediaries.
Of course, currency cannot be eliminated completely and what this mobile commerce promises is that the intermediate layer between a shopper and the product that in Web 1.0 and Web 2.0 used to be the payment gateway would be eliminated by using a special form of credits that are linked to one’s bank account and other deposits of currency. With this, the mobile wave heralds a new era where in the future, by means of iris scanning and optical code recognition, consumers would be able to seamlessly move from retailers to transport to workplace environments where everything is connected by the emerging mobile technologies. Considering that the present generation uses Smartphones in a major way, it would not be too much into the future when we would see all of this happening. Indeed, as the experiences of the QRS code scanning and use by consumers for their shopping and information needs shows, the mobile technologies have the potential to remake the way businesses and consumers interact.
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Finally, as with any technology or innovation, there is a bit of hype here. However, when one cuts through the jargon and the propaganda, one still gets the feeling that the potential for businesses and consumers is indeed huge with the mobile wave.
QUALITIES OF A GREAT EMPLOYEE
Here we discuss 8 qualities to look for whatever the age or sex of the candidate, the industry you’re in or the expected pay. 1. Ambitious Ambitious employees are willing to go the extra mile whether to achieve company goals or make their way up the corporate ladder. They will not shirk from putting in their best because they set goals and high expectations for themselves. They also strongly yearn to progress in their career. Ambition triggers openness, creative ideas, and a go-getter attitude – all of which are good for your company. However, your ambitious candidate should have a sensible amount of emotional intelligence within him. This is so that he does not alienate most of his co-workers in the march towards his ambition. 2. Humble Nobody likes someone who boasts or brags about their accomplishments. The more preferred candidate for a future employee is someone who would prove their value through their hard and commendable work rather than through words, whether they are true or exaggerated. A productive workplace should not have arrogant employees. 3. Reliable What could be more irritating than an employee who does not follow instructions? Either he is not as serious as he should be or did not listen attentively when the instructions were given. Either way, the result is mistakes, faulty products and the missing of important deadlines not to forget unhappy, disappointed customers and/or clients. An employee who does not listen to the whole thing but likes to budge in between presents a picture of lack of respect for his boss. Following instructions shows that the employee takes his responsibilities seriously and is capable of shouldering additional responsibility. Reliable also means showing up for work on time, informing the concerned authorities when he cannot make it, and keeping to deadlines. A dependable worker has a greater likelihood of remaining on the payroll. 4. Positive Generally, people don’t like being around those who are pessimistic, negative or just plain unhappy. Just like the co-workers, an employer would love to see someone who comes to work with a smile on his face and is always optimistic, whatever the situation. Positive and happy behavior is contagious. A wonderful way to identify positive candidates during the interview process is to ask questions such as: Can you give me one or two examples of things you’re really optimistic about in life. 5. Culturally fit Finding a candidate suitable for your office culture is easier said than done. First, make sure that you have a clear idea of what your company culture is about. Think along the lines of the characteristics and values that you and your existing staff hold important. Your hiring team should be well-versed with your company culture. Decision-making, language, and daily workplace practices also show workplace culture. Here’s an example of what it means to be culturally fit. An employee who likes to work in a team and welcomes feedback from all kinds of people is prone to be efficient in an organization where teams are vital for daily operation. On the other hand, an employee who is not comfortable with a team wouldn’t be a suitable fit for a workplace with team culture. 6. Team Spirit Plenty of companies have teams. It is not only essential to perform well as individuals but also as a member of the team. To do well in a team requires patience, tolerance, and good social skills. Team efforts are associated with many advantages: work gets done faster and is more likely to get done when more people are involved, relations among employees improve, and members of the team learn from each other’s characters, feedback and contributions to the team. 7. Self-managed Every boss loves someone who doesn’t have to be told what is expected of him and is even willing to do more. In addition to being aware of his roles and duties, the self-managed employee strives to improve himself, reduce his weaknesses and play up his strengths. If the self-managed employee is self-disciplined, even better. He will not waste his employer’s precious money and time on distractions such as the cellphone or casual internet browsing. He is also punctual, doesn’t procrastinate or take unnecessary breaks and is conscientious. 8. Creative Businesses need people with great ideas to really grow and prosper. Your employees should be ones who are willing to experiment with new things and think out-of-the-box that in itself will help reduce the redundancy and mundaneness of the daily routine. In addition, it will help improve employee and company productivity.
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