FEATURE
Euan Davis , European Lead , Cognizant ’ s Centre for the Future of Work colleagues . The energy and creativity that comes from in-person collaboration is one notable area that technology has struggled to replicate . For many , it has been more of a challenge to establish suitable remote working patterns within their living circumstances , whether due to a lack of space or tech infrastructure , or interruptions from housemates or neighbours .
Returning to a dedicated workplace is therefore high on many people ’ s agenda . This ultimately means that the office is very much still central to our work , but it also will not be the only place for the future of work – leading to hybrid workforces becoming much more common .
The curse of connectivity
It is expected that hybrid work patterns will closely mirror those of remote working , with our connectivity being driven by technology rather than location . Whether we are in the same building or on different continents , technology allows us all to be online and working seamlessly at the same time . It ensures companies are able to combine the flexibility of remote working with the practical immediate-term limitations on office capacity as the pandemic continues to impact society . But this ease of connecting and consequent ‘ always on ’ potential can be seen as a double-edged sword .
For all the innumerable positives of the role of technology plays in our working lives , from the celebrated work-life benefits of avoiding the stress , time and expense of commuting , to the flexibility of working around other commitments
THE ENERGY AND CREATIVITY THAT COMES FROM IN-PERSON COLLABORATION IS ONE NOTABLE AREA THAT TECHNOLOGY HAS STRUGGLED TO REPLICATE . www . intelligentcxo . com
29