Change is the only
constant. This saying is more relevant in the corporate culture. From new products
entering a market to workplace dynamics -- the business landscape is always
changing.
For the scope of this post, we will discuss
how workplaces are changing. As has been seen in the past, workplaces are
playgrounds of changing workers’ behavior, driven primarily by technology or
business demands.
As we see current workplaces undergoing a shift, coming years
and beyond would not be any different. Employees are seeking more autonomy and
flexibility in work and organizations are increasing their focus on
outcome-focused work culture—workplaces will
undertake several turns.
Future of work – as has been prophesied by industry leaders
– may be propelled by technology, but underneath it is driven by the need for
convenience, productivity, and efficiency. So here are five trends that are
driving the workplaces --
1. Moving
from output to outcome
Businesses now expect
their teams to deliver quantified outcomes of their effort. Several
organizations are working with OKR frameworks to quantify objectives and
responsibilities for their teams. Plus, allow their teams to work at their
convenience and flexibility and achieve results. Workplace
culture will not simply be about work but making an
impact with work.
2. Increase
in remote workforce
According to Getapp’s recent report, there has
been 400 percent increase in remote workers. At least 58 percent of people work
remotely once a week. The increase in remote
work is primarily driven by an increase in
collaboration technologies, which allows workers to connect with colleagues and
employers from anywhere and anytime.
3. Ability to focus will be paramount
Workplaces have become extremely distracting.
Constant emails, pings, collaborations, and stand up meetings, it is extremely
difficult to focus on work. Workers are required to shut down all distractions
and focus on work. Those who develop good habits around email, chats, and
personal texts will be able focus better and do good work.
4. Workplaces will open to flexible work
So far employers have been proponents of the
9-to-5 work regime. However, with remote work becoming mainstream, employers
are opening up to the idea to allow full-time employees to work at their own
flexibility. Essentially, employers will be more concerned about when the work
is done than where and how the work is getting done.
5. Collaborative technologies will become
mainstream
Lean teams and remote work means trouble in
collaboration. To overcome this, workplaces will invest in collaboration technologies.
Conference calls, calendars, and project management will take new forms.
Workplaces will adopt these technologies to facilitate seamless collaboration.
Collaboration technologies will be one of the major hr tech trends in the coming years.
6.Employers will reflect on ‘always-on’ culture
Collaboration technologies will be one of the major hr tech trends in the coming years.
6.Employers will reflect on ‘always-on’ culture
In the past few years, work has become tedious. The 24X7 work mode of workers because we can work from anywhere will stop. Cases of burnout have been rising and 2020 will be the year employers will hopefully address through sponsored wellness programs or private sessions.
