We are fascinated by our industry so much so that we have commissioned leading expert Phillip Ross, CEO of Unwired Ltd to produce a series of reports relating to the working environment and the future of the workplace.
Each paper provides a unique insight into the way we work and the factors which effect us now and in the not too distant future, in fact some of these ideas have been put into practice by many forward thinking organisations.
Many of theses topics will help reduce the amount of C02 consumed by business due to improved efficiency and new ways of working which better suit both the employer and employee.
Loss of the concept of one person – one desk as workstations are shared. A Workspace will lose heavy IT and telephony equipment and become a simplified space supporting mobile, portable technology. A Cost savings from pared down workspace, capex (through lessspace) and opex (through less churn). A Fewer allocated desks and increased collaborative and shared space.
Fixed phones will vanish with a move to software or ‘softphones’ connecting people to people regardless of location. A People more mobile around and out of the office so circulation and shared space will increase. A Remote users can create Virtual Private Network through laptops to their company’s server allowing use of softphones. A Wi-Fi enabled mobiles will roam onto the local corporate network.
Remote access to corporate networks and mobile telephony widely used to give flexible working and ‘mobile’ office. A Benefits of reduced carbon footprint, attraction and retention of staff, reduced office overheads. A Health and safety, insurance, security remain employers responsibility. A Risk assessment and provision of office and IT equipment may be necessary.