Smartphone technology is going to be revolutionised this year because of new working normal hybrid environment. This was also partially in response to the global explosion in social media usage, particularly as participation in the metaverse takes off.
Evolving technologies – such as foldable devices, under-display cameras and flash chargers – are fundamentally altering the way in which entire societies innovate, collaborate and live. That means that it’s not just about making cutting-edge devices, it’s also about delivering integrated technologies which provide a seamless, natural and interactive experience for the user.
Backed by the roll-out of 5G technology, which will deliver a quantum leap in reliability and connectivity, new smartphones which are coming onto the market will deliver a host of innovative features, including enhanced camera and video technology for users of platforms such as Instagram, TikTok and Triller.
What Does ‘Working From Home’ Actually Mean?
If you look at the truth about life for many managers and other staff members, the term “working from home” is ambiguous:
- One individual thinks of a chaotic kitchen table,
- The other about a home office adorned with the highest criteria in another room with certified equipment.
It’s much sharper and true to life if you replace “working from home” with “working from anywhere”. As an (IT) decision-maker, you could even think about exotic places such as a beach, a rainforest, or a desert island.
As if employees receive the proper technical conditions to work securely at these locations, then the underlying IT infrastructure is also suitable. At the same time, not only compliance and risk management play a role, but so too do labour law issues – and these must all be clearly communicated in one package.
Automation Drives Value
Business automation gives employees the opportunity to focus on higher-value duties while the repetitive administrative and processing responsibilities are automated, lowering the usual time and cost.
Robotic process automation and intelligent capture facilitates this. It can be applied to collect and analyse data, interface between systems, and also complete routine and repetitive tasks. Now that the monotonous and dull tasks are taken care of, employees are freed up so that they can engage in more strategic and creative jobs.
Promote Purposeful Engagement
Although virtual social gatherings have their benefits, they are probably not sufficient to create the levels of connection required for an organisation to thrive. Employee engagement isn’t something which can be just left to chance. To lower isolation, prevent new hires from feeling lost, and assist employees feel a part of a team who they may have never met in person, intentional action is required.
Establishing formal buddy systems, beyond traditional mentors, could prove to be useful. Looking to engineer moments which will foster loyalty is another — things which bring emotion to the forefront (e.g., celebrating team accomplishments and milestones together). First-line managers should have dedicated training and tools to drive engagement; they shouldn’t be left to fend for themselves.