HammondCare Digital Business Cards

Modern, sustainable, and always up-to-date contact sharing for HammondCare employees

Healthcare professional with digital business card

What are Digital Business Cards?

A modern, eco-friendly way to share your professional contact information

Digital business cards are a modern alternative to traditional paper business cards. Instead of physical cards, your contact information is stored digitally and can be easily shared through various methods, such as QR codes, email, or text messages. They offer a dynamic and eco-friendly way to exchange professional details.

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Environmental Impact

Digital cards eliminate the need for paper, reducing waste and supporting sustainability efforts.

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Always Current

Information can be updated instantly, ensuring your contacts always have your most current details.

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Never Run Out

Your digital card is always accessible on your device - no more being caught without a business card.

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Enhanced Networking

Streamlines the process of exchanging contact information, making networking more efficient.

Traditional vs Digital Business Cards

Comparison of traditional paper cards vs digital cards

HammondCare Digital Business Card Solution

Designed specifically for HammondCare employees with our values in mind

Overview

The HammondCare Digital Business Card solution is an internally developed system designed to provide a modern, efficient, and sustainable way for employees to share their contact information. This solution aims to replace traditional paper business cards, offering dynamic and always-current contact details.

Always Current Information

Unlike static paper cards, your digital business card ensures contact details are always up-to-date, pulling the latest information from Active Directory when viewed.

Multi-Device Accessibility

Accessible as an image (QR code) and/or through a Progressive Web App (PWA) on any device - laptop, phone, or tablet.

HammondCare Branding

Digital business cards are branded with the appropriate HammondCare, Dementia Centre, or DSA logo, depending on your role.

Customise Your Card

Yes, employees can customise the data they share from their Active Directory profile within set restrictions. For example, you can choose to display your name, job title, phone, email, address, and photo. Please note that DSA (Dementia Support Australia) consultants have specific branding requirements and may have fewer customisation options to ensure consistency with their programme guidelines.

Photo Integration

Your business card and vCard can include your photo, making it more personal and professional.

Active Directory Integration

Contact details are sourced directly from Active Directory, ensuring accuracy and consistency across the organization.

Aligned with HammondCare Values

This digital business card solution aligns with HammondCare's commitment to innovation, sustainability, and efficiency. By reducing paper waste, it supports environmental responsibility. By providing an easy-to-use and always-current contact sharing method, it enhances professional interactions and streamlines communication, reflecting HammondCare's dedication to quality and effective operations.

Step-by-Step User Guide

Clear, non-technical instructions for using your HammondCare Digital Business Card

For Employees: Setting Up Your Digital Business Card

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Configure Your Information

Access the Digital Business Card creator. Here, you can select which information from your Active Directory profile you wish to display on your business card. You will see a list of data points that can be included.

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Update and Preview

After making your selections, click the "Update and display QR code" button. This will refresh the preview on the right side of the screen, showing you how your business card will appear, and generate the QR code for your card.

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Install on Other Devices (e.g., your phone)

If you configured your digital business card on a laptop or another device, you can easily install it on your phone. Click the "Install QR code on another device" button. This will display a QR code that, when scanned from your phone, will allow you to install your business card as a Progressive Web App (PWA) directly onto your phone.

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Install as an App (Optional)

To easily access your digital business card, you can install it as an app on your current device. Click the "Install App" button. This is a Progressive Web App (PWA), meaning it will work across various devices, including your laptop, phone, or tablet.

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Download Your QR Code (Optional)

Below the QR code preview, you will find a button to "Download the QR code image as a jpeg file." Clicking this will save the QR code image to your device. You can then use this image in messages, documents, or even your email signature.

For Contacts: Guiding Your Contacts to Receive and Save Your Digital Business Card

Scanning QR code demonstration
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Guide Them to Scan Your QR Code

Instruct your contact to use their phone, tablet, or a QR reader on their PC to scan the QR code you present. This will direct them to a website displaying your business card details.

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Your Contact Views Your Business Card Details

The website will show your contact your information, including your name, job title, contact details, and potentially a photo. Depending on your role, they might also see specific branding and a clickable feedback link for DSA Dementia Consultants.

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Guide Them to Download Your Contact

Instruct your contact to click on the "Download contact to your device" button. This will initiate the contact download process.

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Contact Collection (Optional)

Depending on the settings you have chosen, they may have the option (or requirement) at this point to send you their contact details by filling out a simple form. This allows you to collect leads and build professional relationships:

  • No Collection: No form appears - direct download proceeds
  • Optional Collection: Form appears with "Skip & Download" option
  • Required Collection: Form must be completed before download

Note: DSA Dementia Consultants automatically have contact collection disabled.

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Guide Them to Save the Contact

Important: After the contact card (.VCF file) downloads, advise your contact to open the downloaded file and press "SAVE" or "IMPORT" within their contact manager. If they only view the contact without saving, it will not be stored on their device.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions and troubleshooting tips

Is an internet connection required to use the HammondCare Digital Business Card?

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To view the full details of a digital business card, an internet connection is required as the information is pulled dynamically from Active Directory. However, you can scan the QR code offline, and the details will become accessible once you are back online.

Can I customize what information I share on my digital business card?

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Yes, employees can customise the data they share from their Active Directory profile within set restrictions. For example, you can choose to display your name, job title, phone, email, address, and photo. Please note that DSA (Dementia Support Australia) consultants have specific branding requirements and may have fewer customisation options to ensure consistency with their programme guidelines.

What happens to my digital business card if my information changes?

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One of the key benefits of the HammondCare Digital Business Card solution is that your information is always current. Since the QR code links to dynamically updated data from Active Directory, any changes to your details will be automatically reflected when someone views your card.

Can I print my digital business card QR code on a physical item like a badge?

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Yes, the QR code can be printed on a badge or document. Because the QR code contains only a URL that pulls current information, it will always be up-to-date. If you leave HammondCare, it will default to generic HammondCare contact information. However, the QR code should never be printed on a security pass because if the pass is lost that would just give someone knowledge of which company you work for and therefore which building they might be able to break into using your pass.

How do I save a contact from a digital business card I receive?

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After scanning a QR code and viewing the business card details, click on the "Download contact to your device" button. This will download a .VCF file. Open this file and ensure you click "SAVE" or "IMPORT" within your device's contact manager to permanently store the contact.

Troubleshooting Tips

QR code doesn't scan

Ensure good lighting and that the QR code is clear. Try holding your device steady at a good distance from the QR code.

Can't see contact details

Check your internet connection. The digital business card details require an active internet connection to load.

Contact not in address book

After downloading the .VCF file, you must explicitly save or import the contact within your contact management application.

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IT Support

For any technical issues or questions regarding your digital business card, please contact IT Support:

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