Last week, we had the opportunity to be a part of SITS—The Service Desk & IT Support Show—and we have some stories to share! Let us take you on a little journey through our experience at this year’s event. In this blog we will share our experience at SITS 2024, discuss some of the popular trends and topics we observedContinue reading “Exciting Discoveries: Insights from SITS 2024”
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Achieving Process Consistency for Effective IT Support
Process consistency is a challenge for many support organisations. It requires a number of elements to be in place to work effectively, which we will explore shortly. It also requires (to quote my favourite character from Harry Potter, Mad-Eye Moody) constant vigilance! Before we examine process consistency, we will share some practical tips, for context. Let’s explore the basics of Policy,Continue reading “Achieving Process Consistency for Effective IT Support”
How to Use Feedback to Improve Employee Experience
Gathering employee feedback is one step towards creating a positive feedback culture and a more diverse and inclusive workplace. By engaging in open dialogue with employees, you can identify and address their concerns and implement solutions to enhance their overall experience, satisfaction, and productivity. But gathering feedback alone is not enough! It’s important to truly understand what is being saidContinue reading “How to Use Feedback to Improve Employee Experience”
From Vision to Execution: A Comprehensive Service Desk Strategy Guide
By John Noctor, SDI Chief Delivery Officer As a consultant and auditor, one of the biggest challenges I find service desks face is creating a robust and meaningful strategy. I think the word “strategy” itself creates a mistaken sense of complexity and difficulty — and that really isn’t the case. All we are looking for is something to show you knowContinue reading “From Vision to Execution: A Comprehensive Service Desk Strategy Guide”
Creating a Happier Service Desk: Combating Technostress via Leadership and XLAs
By Daniel Breston On March 20th each year, we celebrate the International Day of Happiness. This UN-declared day reminds us that happiness is a human right worth celebrating. The theme for 2024 is “Happier Together.” 🎉 In times of uncertainty and conflict, this theme emphasises the importance of feeling connected to others and being part of something bigger. SDI wants to make serviceContinue reading “Creating a Happier Service Desk: Combating Technostress via Leadership and XLAs”
ITSM Statistics, Facts and Trends for 2024
Let’s dive into some of the latest statistics shaping the future of ITSM. We will cover self-service, knowledge management, employee engagement and productivity, training and development, and emerging technologies. If you’d like to stay at the top of the industry trends, read on to learn more! ITSM Statistics ⭕ According to Fact & Factors, the global market for remote support software isContinue reading “ITSM Statistics, Facts and Trends for 2024”
The Adoption of Generative AI in the Workplace
According to McKinsey research, the adoption of generative AI in the workplace has more than doubled in the past five years, with continued investment. But despite many organisations quickly adopting AI, some still haven’t seen big productivity boosts. Why? Well, extensive training is needed for current and future employees to make the most of these AI tools, which organisations doContinue reading “The Adoption of Generative AI in the Workplace”
Best Practice for Managing Service Desk Teams [+ Case Study Examples]
For many organisations, the service desk is the beating heart of the user experience. It is the centre of operations that keeps everything going smoothly. However, perceptions are not always the same as results. Even if your service desk team meets all pre-defined performance metrics, this doesn’t mean they are realising their full potential – or that they are satisfied.Continue reading “Best Practice for Managing Service Desk Teams [+ Case Study Examples]”
Hiring Trends: Are You Looking In The Right Places?
by Karyn Wilkins, Director – Service Desk Resourcing: ITSM Recruitment. SDI Associate. Recruiting the right people is tough – ask any service desk manager with empty seats to fill. Candidates are in short supply and those that you do see, somehow just aren’t quite what you’re looking for. Common feedback we hear at SDI is “the tech skills wereContinue reading “Hiring Trends: Are You Looking In The Right Places?”
Understanding the ITSM Landscape in 2024
In this blog post, we’ll explore how the adoption of new AI technologies is impacting the ITSM industry and dive into some statistics related to the common challenges organisations face. We’ll also take a closer look at cybersecurity trends and the latest trends in improving employee experience in 2024. So, if you’re interested in getting a better picture of howContinue reading “Understanding the ITSM Landscape in 2024”
