For the first time in history, there are four generations in the workforce. This puts organizations in a unique situation – how do you make the correct adjustments for such a wide-ranging workforce? We are interacting with tech in nearly every aspect of our lives. And each generation has their own preferences, expectations and drivers for using tech.
Digital employee experience has become a hot topic for organizations. And understandably so, considering that 65% of employees say that they would be more productive if they had better technology at their disposal. But to secure the investment, you need to lay out how your organization can benefit in both the short — and long-term.
Recruiting talent to your organization is one thing, keeping said talent is a different beast. Everywhere Work has given the workforce an increased sense of power in choosing where and how they work. As a result, retaining employees has become a challenge for organizations. Research has shown that 31% of employees quit a job within the first six months and France experienced record-high turnover in 2021, with a rate of 24.20%.
IT professionals, because of the massive shift to Everywhere Work, have been tasked with blazing the trail for a fast-tracked automation and AI process at their organization – as well as a move to the cloud. With constantly expanding IT environments, automation has moved from a luxury to a priority for IT professionals. But for your automation processes to be successful you need to consider investing in IT asset management (ITAM). Why?
It’s ironic, but exceptions happen all the time. We all can relate to these in supply chain operations: the crushed package, the barcode damaged to the point it can’t be decoded, the misplaced or abandoned tote. When these errors occur, what happens? The person who discovers it is responsible for reporting it. How long does that take? Who do they report the incident to? Should they address it themselves?
Organizations today are becoming more reliant on technology to provide quality services to their employees. As a result, there is an increased need for Enterprise Service Management (ESM).
With the rise in Everywhere Work, IT professionals have become burdened with managing their growing IT infrastructure. In fact, some organizations have reported their digital transformation being accelerated by three to five years as they look to build their IT environments. The volume of assets used for work has grown significantly – averaging 2.6 devices per person.
There is always something new on the horizon when it comes to technology. Isn’t it human nature to want to wait for the next 'new' model car, the next 'bigger' TV or the next 'faster' smart phone? The newest release might be more appealing – especially to higher-ups, who want the latest and greatest trending technology. But there are hidden risks associated with waiting to implement a new tool or solution.
“If that doesn’t work, try a bigger hammer.” It’s an old saying we can all appreciate, but it isn’t always the best solution. Regarding the mobile workforce, smaller is sometimes better. As consumers, we’ve watched cell phone handset sizes change: first from large 1980’s car phones to pocketable “brick” phones. Then, smaller “flip” phones were replaced by our larger smart phones, which vary on screen size but remain pocketable.
Mary Johnston Turner is Research Vice President, Future of Digital Infrastructure, at IDC. Cloud-delivered software, often referred to as SaaS (software-as-a-service) or simply as-a-service software allows customers to quickly test, buy and deploy modern business applications while simultaneously improving digital business agility.
