Digital Transformation: Trends Shaping The Work Place

As vaccines roll out around the globe, companies are preparing for the workplace. While some are readying their return-to-office plans to resume business as usual, others are embracing a dispersed workforce and adapting accordingly.

While many of us look forward to eating in a restaurant or going to a movie theater again, the promise of a vaccine doesn’t mean we have to return to business as usual.

We have the opportunity to fix inefficient workplace processes and start forging a better workplace now. The following trends will play a major role in the future of work, which is shaping up to be a bright spot for employees and companies alike.

Evolution of the Home Office Organizations will seek to fuel this productivity by facilitating better remote work experiences. Technology will enable employees to upgrade their home set-ups, while software investments, such as AI/ML, process automation, and AR/VR, will help streamline organizational processes.

Prioritization of the Employee Experience

Now that companies have the data to prove remote work positively impacts productivity, they’ll be open to long-term flexibility options that improve the employee experience, including permanent remote work, hybrid work environments, and shifted hours to accommodate childcare responsibilities.

The Rise of Cloud Working

Cloud computing (which was already on the rise thanks to the reduced operational costs and increased efficiencies it provides) will continue to become more popular. Solutions like process automation will help streamline tasks that used to require tedious in-person or manual labor, further enabling the new era of cloud working. Lastly, organizations will rethink physical office spaces, downsizing and maximizing remaining space for inperson collaboration when needed.

Enhanced Cybersecurity Strategies

One recent study found that remote workers have caused a security breach in 20% of organizations. Businesses need to work in improving employee education and adopt more comprehensive cybersecurity strategies like zero trust.

After a year of remote work, organizations are now positioned to fine-tune organizational processes and digital strategies, creating a future of work that better supports both the employee and the enterprise.

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