6 major trends of the digital workplace
The document discusses 6 major trends of the digital workplace according to industry expert Paul Miller: 1) businesses are transforming to more fluid and harmonious digital workplaces; 2) companies are optimizing the user experience for customers and employees; 3) digital spaces are becoming the central point of communication and physical offices are becoming obsolete; 4) management will shift to more conversational leadership requiring a strong digital presence; 5) offices will hold fewer meetings since information can be shared virtually in real-time; 6) system and network compatibility will grow allowing people to work with smarter intelligence systems. The core benefits of establishing a digital workplace include mobility and flexibility for workers, fewer managers as knowledge becomes more accessible, higher productivity through software replacing people, speed of
![The other [digital workplace] definition I use is the wide range
of technologies that we move between as we work—from email, to
unified communications, intranet, HR systems, collaboration
spaces, mobile apps etc.
Paul Miller Digital Workplace Group](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/6majortrendsofthedigitalworkplace-160510200930/85/6-major-trends-of-the-digital-workplace-3-320.jpg)
6 major trends of the digital workplace
- 1. 6 Major Trends of the Digital Workplace
- 2. You’re probably familiar with the term, digital workplace. It’s a universally recognized buzzword and a definite company game-changer, calling for overhauls in the way we approach our work. Industry expert, Paul Miller, has been professionally leading this important discussion, and shares his insights on the push to go digital.
- 3. The other [digital workplace] definition I use is the wide range of technologies that we move between as we work—from email, to unified communications, intranet, HR systems, collaboration spaces, mobile apps etc. Paul Miller Digital Workplace Group
- 4. The digital workplace encompasses a broad range of applications, systems and modes of communication. When employees are provided tools to work more efficiently, the quality of their overall performance increases because they’re better able to utilize their time.
- 5. 1. Transformation Businesses are switching from a fragmented digital workplace to a space that is more fluid and harmonious. 2. UX Optimizing Companies are creating a digital experience that is efficient and pleasing for customers and end users. 3. Remote Access Digital spaces are becoming the central and most useful point of communication, while physical offices are becoming increasingly obsolete. Miller’s 6 Major Trends:
- 6. 6. Machine-to-Machine Compatibility Growth System and network compatibility will grow rapidly, and, in turn, people will develop new skills to work in tandem with smarter intelligence systems. 4. Vocal Shift in Leadership Management voices will shift from direct to conversational, and, consequently, managerial roles will require a heavy digital presence. 5. Fewer Meetings Offices will hold far fewer meetings since information and files can be shared virtually, in real-time.
- 7. • Mobility and flexibility for modern workers—essential for recruitment and retention • Disintermediation of managers as knowledge and information becomes more accessible across levels • Fewer staff and higher level of productivity as software replaces people • Speed of adaptation in rapidly changing markets • Thriving business—adapting to a digital workplace will ensure the company continues to be viable option for their industry and consumers alike Core Benefits for the Initial Establishment of a Digital Workplace:
- 8. Applying these principals to the workplace can only enhance your company culture and profits. Employee productivity increases, while the amount of energy and capital spent lessens to create a thriving, innovative and sustainable office environment. It’s a fresh perspective that dulls competing corporations.