The Idea
The future of work I believe is significant and relevant in today’s world. This subject examines the attributes of a job and how we assess them, leading to a discussion about pursuing one’s interests as a job position. However, the growth of technology and its positive and negative effects on the workforce drew my attention to this subject. What does the future of employment look like when jobs are lost and gained? This subject is important in an age marked by rapid developments in automation and artificial intelligence, and as individuals, we may be uncertain about our own potential employment prospects (Marr, B 2019).
Why is it significant?
We are currently overwhelmed by a pandemic, COVID-19, which makes it impossible not to consider the subject, the future of work. This was all that came to mind when I started thinking about something important in today’s time, a global shock that has impacted everyone in some way, particularly the workforce. Companies have rapidly adapted to the working from home or working remotely job style as a result of this shock. There has been a significant change in which businesses and workers have become increasingly reliant on technology, which they may not have expected. Companies have continued to operate without having an office where everybody can be present at the same time as a result of the drastic change. Employee-employer interactions are now based on virtual meetings through apps like Zoom, Cisco Webex, Discord and regular communications such as back-and-forth emails and phone calls.
As a result of this, I decided to create my research question: How will the adaptation of working remotely, as well as the technologies needed, affect the future of work?
I’d like to concentrate on the businesses that have been able to adapt, and whether or not they will continue to do so in the near future. Why wouldn’t businesses make the transition from a physical collaboration model to a virtual based style if they can make a good change in changing the way they operate? My mind wanders to the notion that if we grow to enjoy the comfort of our homes and build a routine that helps us to perform our job roles and obligations effectively and efficiently from home, why wouldn’t we? In an age marked by rapid developments in automation and artificial intelligence, it seems important to investigate the implications for the future of work, as technology has been a key component in allowing most companies to survive this pandemic.
Literature review
Working remotely was uncommon almost a decade ago, but it has become more prevalent in recent years, and it is now the only choice with COVID-19. Some companies can succeed with fully remote teams thanks to advances in communication technologies, as they can neglect employee productivity and efficiency. A research conducted by Airtasker surveyed 1,004 full-time employees in the United States, 505 of whom worked remotely. The findings found that remote workers were more efficient than their office-based counterparts. Employee satisfaction increased in tandem with increased productivity, according to the study. (Peek, S, 2020)
Working from home is not a new way of life for many people; in fact, for some, it is their only choice, and with the right technology, there seem to be several advantages. The financial benefits include cost savings on transportation and gasoline, as well as work attire and food. Such advantages include the freedom to dress comfortably and save time (by not having to commute to work), enabling individuals to devote more time to activities such as exercise, food preparation, and other tasks, thus improving their overall quality of life. (LaSorsa, P)
As previously stated, many sectors and work activities might not be able to work remotely entirely or even at all in the practical scheme of things, but the specific fields of work that have adapted to the remote approach may be surprising. In response to the COVID-19 crisis, Magna Legal Services Corporation effectively transitioned to an entirely virtual setup. The legal profession as we know it is interactive, with depositions, mediations, arbitrations, focus groups, and other tasks all taking place face to face in courtrooms and conference rooms. This virtual setup, on the other hand, has been in use for 13 years, and it has enabled them to run operations with up to 24 people using MLV software and technical support from start to finish. (Magna Legal Services, 2020).
Tying it all together
Overall, I’m eager to follow up with my own primary research findings on this subject. With businesses setting up operations that allows their workers to work from home with the right technologies, creating a huge shift and advancement for the future of work.
References:
LaSorsa, P 2011, ‘Working from Home: The Technology You’ll Need’, GPSolo, vol. 28, no. 7, pp. 24–28, viewed 18 March 2021, <https://search-ebscohost-com.ezproxy.uow.edu.au/login.aspx?direct=true&db=edshol&AN=edshol.hein.journals.gpsolo28.126&site=eds-live>.
Magna Legal Services 3AD, ‘Working Remotely: Magna Legal Services Adapts to COVID-19 By Offering Even More Virtual Options’, Business Wire (English), 2020 , viewed 18 March 2021, <https://search-ebscohost-com.ezproxy.uow.edu.au/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bwh&AN=bizwire.bw43908435&site=eds-live>.
Marr, B 2019 The Future Of Work: 5 Important Ways Jobs Will Change In The 4th Industrial Revolution Forbes Article – Published July 15 2019, Viewed March 20 2021
Peek, S 2020, ‘Communication Technology and Inclusion Will Shape the Future of Remote Work’ Business News Daily Published March 18 2020, Viewed March 20 2021
https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/8156-future-of-remote-work.html
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