The understanding of what constitutes a modern workplace is continuously changing. Whereas 20 years ago an office was a fixed workplace with a computer and telephone, today there is a desire for mobility. Employees want to be flexible - in their choice of working hours and location. In order for them to be able to perform at their best at work, they need an environment in which they feel comfortable. To meet these needs, companies are creating a modern workplace for their employees.
Five aspects for the Modern Workplace transformation.
Five aspects must harmonise for successful transformation into a modern workplace.
1. Structure: The IT infrastructure in most companies grows historically and includes applications and tools that cannot be easily replaced by new solutions. The transfer of existing structures to the cloud must be thoroughly prepared and planned. With a modern IT infrastructure, companies enable their employees to work efficiently, flexibly and benefit from modern workplace models.
2. Personnel: One of the biggest tasks for companies is to find suitable skilled workers for their company and also to retain them. They have recognised that employees only build long-term loyalty to companies if they are satisfied. To do this, they must create attractive workplace conditions. In Switzerland, employees particularly want a fair wage, a fulfilling job and hybrid working models.
3. Organisation: In the future, modern teams will only function if they efficiently combine stationary and mobile working. To unite these two models, a modern IT infrastructure is not enough: The cultural change within the organisation is crucial. Employees want flat hierarchies and integration in decision-making processes.
4. Technology: A modern and efficient IT infrastructure forms the basis for introducing new processes and technologies in the company. For companies, outdated hardware not only represents a security risk, it is also prone to errors and can rob employees of valuable time. Investing in up-to-date technology saves money in the long term, increases productivity and improves the chances of success.
5. Security: Modern working conditions inevitably harbour new dangers. IT needs a holistic security concept that includes all applications, data, devices and infrastructures. Networked devices and (cloud) infrastructures in particular require a holistic, strategic IT security approach.
Satisfied employees are able to work efficiently and are willing to commit to the company in the long term. This is why user adoption and change management processes are key pieces of the puzzle in the transformation to the Modern Workplace. Only when employees know that their workplace is safe and that the technology works properly do they feel comfortable at work. If companies meet these needs, they also position themselves as successful employers. Because at the end of the day, if the employees are happy, so is the employer.
