In the world of business and finance, it seems that every couple of months, there’s a new trend doing the workplace rounds! Over time, many managers find themselves having to consider whether such patterns have a part to play in their own workplace.
Some workplace trends are fads, which don’t warranty employee and employer time and energy. However, there are two doing the rounds now which your workplace would do well to get on board with, if they haven’t already.
Going Digital
It may be hard to imagine but, in this technology fuelled world, there are still those businesses who choose to shun any such digital aids as much as they can, believing technology plays no part in their future success.
Technology is shaping every one of our futures and will only continue to do so for decades to come. Therefore, if your business has yet to embrace the digital era, now would be the best time to start.
This applies to all industries whether business, medical, catering or, as Orion clearly points out, the construction industry. For those industries failing to look at implementing digital tools into their working days, the possibility of being left behind is real.
Businesses need to be fully up-to-date and ready to cope with AI and automation in the workplace, while embracing as many future technological advancements and developments as they possibly can. This also means keeping their workforce continually trained to cope with such ongoing events.
Most companies already embrace the digital workplace, and many are currently in their transformation stages. However, if you can prepare your company to be able to respond to technological market changes and develop many new strategies at short notice, you place yourself further ahead than your competitors.
Utilising Both the Younger and the Older Generations
Another trend here to stay, and one which has many benefits when used correctly, is the introduction of both the younger and older members of workers into the workforce.
With so many people refusing to give into retirement, preferring to keep utilizing their extensive knowledge, skills, and qualifications well into their late sixties and early seventies, many companies have realized the power of what post-retirement workers can bring to the work place.
This is great and so effective if you wish to utilize a specific knowledge and understanding and pass it on to all your employees, all from one who has such history to part with.
Similarly, more and more companies realize that the younger generation can also be an asset to the workplace, especially when it comes to harnessing their knowledge of the digital world!
With so many younger employees being proficient in social media platforms, various Apps and website design and creation, they are indeed proving themselves capable in the twenty-first-century workplace set up.
Ultimately, by combing your workplace with both the older and younger generation, you provide an all-around inspirational workplace whereby everyone can learn a thing or two from the other, while thoroughly respecting and celebrating their differences.