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Michael Bird
Explain IT Host
In this episode, we look at the future of work and workspace. Host Michael Bird is joined by Softcat’s Chief Technologist for modern workspace, Adam Harding, as well as Rebecca Monk, Softcat’s HR director. Together they explore how work workspace is evolving and what that means for organisations and their staff.In this episode, we look at the future of work and workspace. Host Michael Bird is joined by Softcat’s Chief Technologist for modern workspace, Adam Harding, as well as Rebecca Monk, Softcat’s HR director. Together they explore how work workspace is evolving and what that means for organisations and their staff.
- ‘Workspace’ refers to the user experience of connecting applications, data, devices and people so that users can carry out their day-to-day jobs in the most efficient and effective way.
- Organisations are beginning to think differently about workspace and there are seven drivers that are causing this change in thought.
- These drivers are: globalisation, change in demographics, increased mobility, new behaviours, greater autonomy, technology and the war for talent.
- User expectation of tech in the workplace has changed. We need to think about culture as a whole, including technology, that’s appropriate for the organisation, to attract and retain talent. Every organisation is different.
- Each organisation will have a different approach to this change in work and workspace, but the motivating factor is pace; the freedom to work without technology getting in the way.
- Keeping users engaged is key, so it’s important to collect regular feedback from the user community, rather than relying on annual surveys that are outdated as soon as they’re done.
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Guests
Adam Harding
Chief Technologist for Digital Workspace, Softcat
Rebecca Monk
HR Director, Softcat
