DECEMBER 2018CIOAPPLICATIONSEUROPE.COM 19cIoinsightsesearch clearly shows that highly engaged employees are good for business. Employees who feel connected to their employer are more productive, generate more revenues, and help the company thrive. But did you know that IT can contribute to this success? According to new research from IDC, companies that develop a strong relationship between IT and the lines of business can measurably increase corporate performance. IDC compared two types of enterprises: those where IT proactively worked with the business and those that did not cultivate a close relationship. Over three years, the companies with the strong IT-business connection achieved:· 90 percent greater growth in revenue from new product lines· 80 percent greater growth in revenue from established product lines· 50 percent greater improvement in compliance-related activitiesIntroducing IT DayThese are compelling results that any CIO would be pleased to deliver. Yet creating active engagement between IT and the business can be challenging. Many employees view IT as a mere service provider ­ one to be consulted only when there is a problem. How can an innovative, forward-thinking CIO demonstrate to employees that IT is more than just a support function? And how can IT help the company grow, modernize, and create market advantage? MANIK NARAYAN SAHA, REGIONAL CIO, SAP ASIA PACIFIC AND JAPANROn the IT team, our goal is to enable SAP to transform into a digital enterprise using the best-in-class solutions, products, and services available in the marketCIO STRATEGY: TO IMPROVE EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT, BUY CUPCAKESAt the SAP office in Singapore, the IT services team recently organized an IT Day to showcase our capabilities. Our goals was to educate employees on how IT delivers value to SAP and to demo the IT services that help employees work more effectively and efficiently. Around 200 employees from multiple lines of business attended IT Day, following three tracks:· Expert talks that focused on the areas where IT is driving user productivity, cybersecurity, and innovation· Expert booths where employees received immediate service and experienced cool new products· Vendor booths, which provided special product offers to employeesTo sweeten the deal and attract even more on-site employees, we also offered an afternoon snack of cupcakes, tea, and coffee. Employees were also eligible to participate in prize drawings.
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