How is Technology Changing Our Workplace and Culture?
Charles Mok
Legislative Councillor (Information Technology)
2016.4.20 @ Microsoft CityNext forum
Workplace: increasingly
fast-paced and complex...
More than 50% workers work outside office regularly
The (not so) New Normal
Source: Forrester Research, 2013
41% millenials
say they prefer to communicate electronically at work than face to face or even over the telephone
Source: PwC, "Millennials at work Reshaping the workplace", 2011
Companies needs to cope
forward-thinking
innovative
people-first
flexible
Technology has transformed the workplace as we know it.
5 key drivers
Mobility Social
Cloud Devices Big data
Mobility:
Dream or Work 24/7?
Social
Is Email dead?
From email to instant messaging, collaborative tools
Day-to-day interaction with
co-workers
Video calling and collaboration
Multiple Devices
simpler user interfaces, Applification?
Instant, always on communication
Remote workers
Telecommuting
Augmented reality?
Changing workplace culture
What will be
the most sought after skills
... in 10 years' time?
We need a Smart Workforce for the future
Thank you!
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