Millennials will make up 75% of the global workforce by 2025. A new generation of worker has arrived and they want bring-your-own-device (BYOD). Typically, younger generations are more mobile, they demand greater freedom and flexibility and they understand the value of work-life balance. In addition to this, they want to use the same tools andRead more
About ten years ago, we would never willingly climb into a car with an absolute stranger. And the idea of inviting someone we’ve never met to stay in our home was totally unthinkable. But today, things are very different. The sharing economy allows regular individuals or groups to make money from their underused assets.. IdleRead more
We all understand how much more modern businesses can achieve if they give their employees the option to work remotely and they embrace the mobile workforce trend. And yet, this freedom comes with various risks. An iPass survey found that more than half of US CIOs that their mobile workers had been hacked in theRead more
Remote work is on the rise. A working style that allows professionals to work outside of a traditional office environment, the idea behind this employment trend is that work does not need to be done in a specific place in order to be executed successfully. Here’s the proof: Organisations that embrace remote working will increase retentionRead more
5G is coming. Are you ready for it? For many, 5G simply represents the next step in the evolution of connectivity; much like the move from 2G to 3G and 3G to 4G. But this couldn’t be farther from the truth. 5G is set to totally change the game. It will have an enormous impactRead more
Consider the original telephone. A culmination of work done by many individuals, this device was originally only used for one thing – allowing two or more users to have a conversation when they were too far apart to communicate normally. The traditional telephone has served as the world’s primary way of communicating across distances forRead more
The modern enterprise business is being forced to embrace a new digital reality. The lines between IT and telecoms are blurring, and the new workforce is mobile and connected at all times. IT, telecoms and technology are central components to the operations of any modern organisation. To thrive in the modern marketplace, organisations need toRead more
Let’s face it, mobile technologies – and smartphones in particular – have changed the world of work. With the majority of the global workforce in possession of these tiny super computers, employees are reachable at all times and can pretty much work from anywhere. Mobile technologies are having such an impact that the global mobileRead more
Today, embracing technology in the workplace is a bit of a no brainer. It is also key for attracting talent. According to Erin Flynn, Chief People Officer at Optimizely, using top technology brings in top talent. Especially because new technologies afford modern workers, regardless of age, the freedom and flexibility they desire. When technology is aRead more
Digital innovation is happening in offices across the globe. It is changing how businesses create and distribute products and services and how they interact with their customers and employees. It’s changing how employees complete tasks, communicate with their colleagues and it is increasing their productivity. Everything we’ve outlined above can be described as digitalisation –Read more
