The future of work in the technology driven world |A.I. Technology | VARINDIA News Hour

The future of work in the technology driven world |A.I. Technology | VARINDIA News Hour

Tech is the most important enabler of remote work, but it hasn’t been without issues. The current “work anywhere” trend ushered in by the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the dismantling and reimagining of many of the characteristics of last century’s workplace. The future of work is being shaped by two powerful forces: The growing adoption of artificial intelligence in the workplace, and the expansion of the workforce to include both on- and off-balance-sheet talent. It’s clear that remote and hybrid work is here to stay. Employee expectations are changing, and we will need to define productivity much more broadly – inclusive of collaboration, learning and wellbeing to drive career advancement for every worker, including frontline and knowledge workers, as well as for new graduates and those who are in the workforce today. All this needs to be done with flexibility in, when, where and how people work.” As the traditional office transitions into a place without borders, business leaders need to be proactive about keeping their talent loyal to their mission, values, and goals while adequately supporting their workforce with the tools they need to stay productive, engaged, and successful. But that’s not all. Employers also have a new burden to contend with in this new working environment: elevating the protection of their assets against bad actors.

According to Gartner, remote workers will make up 32% of all employees worldwide by 2024. Businesses face myriad challenges shifting to this hybrid landscape. Ivanti’s research shows that the remote and hybrid work experience for IT professionals varies across gender lines. More men than women report losing personal connections with co-workers in this digital-first culture. Women, however, have benefitted the most overall from the flexibility that remote work brings. This shift in employee experience cannot be ignored. Em

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