Emma Radebaugh
Technology is accelerated at an expansive rate—and technology in the workplace is no exception to that. In 2022, we’ve experienced everything from 5G technologies to cloud computing. So how do we sketch out a brief overview of modern technologies in the workplace? Read on to find out.
5G Internet
5G is the latest internet trend that’s speedier than ever. It can increase internet speed up to 100 times faster than 4G, which is a boon. You don’t have to worry about your employees staring at a screen all day. This makes it a productivity powerhouse, with less time spent navel-gazing and more time doing what they’re paid for. In a post-pandemic world, this can also mean greater support, less disconnect from remote teams overall, and fewer cyber incidents that occur due to slow Wi-Fi.
Routine Automation
No overview of modern technologies in the workplace would be complete without a discussion on automation. Routine automation of any aspect of the job frees up time. Today, anything that is automated is considered routine, from email notifications and network monitoring to file-sharing—and even time management processes. More automation means less repetition. It’s incredibly important, as it allows your employees to take their work week back from menial tasks.
Immersive Team Apps
Collaborative apps and virtual spaces are more important than ever. Software like Google Meets, Microsoft Teams, and Skype is gaining popularity. These virtual spaces allow for note-taking functionality for meetings, recordings, and other amazing features that wouldn’t have been possible a decade ago. They also boast impressive integration features that allow you to do amazing, such as posting your Trello board to a meeting so you can determine where you’re at for any given project.
Employee Experience Apps
Employee experience apps, also known as Human Capital Management apps (HCM), help with engagement and improve retention rates. They can offer surveys and various communication tools that give your employees an anonymous voice. It allows your employees to “check the temperature” of their workplace to determine future policies and employee attitudes. HCM apps are the next wave in the push to make our workplace culture even more fun and meaningful, as well as help you understand what factors affect your employees’ quality of life.
In short, technology is augmenting the workplace at an expansive rate. We can only continue to wait to see what it has in store for us in the coming years. We hope we’ve helped spark a fire in you to learn more about these developments, and perhaps even make a few changes of your own in the future. Hold onto your seats—things can only get better from here!
