The New Workstyle

WELCOME TO THE NEW WORKSTYLE New technologies have supplied us with a bevy of tools to become more agile workers. We've changed the way we do business. We're critical of how we work, how we communicate, and how we collaborate. The new workstyle is more efficient, more productive, and more fun. LEAVING THE OLD BEHIND The old work culture is being replaced by a new set of ideals that make innovation and efficiency a priority. OLD WORKSTYLE NEW WORKSTYLE Fear of Employees Trust In Workforce 68% of managers say they trust flexible workers to be as productive as those working in the office. Meetings And Email Overload Focus on Efficiency 49% of managers believe the workplace is suffering from information overload. Desktop + Land Line Cube Farm App-Enabled Remote Workspace 62% of companies already allow employees to work remotely. The 9-to-5 Window Flexible Hours For Varied Work Habits 70% of managers say allowing people to work flexible hours makes them more productive. Innovation = Threat To Status Quo Innovation = Better Tools, Better Process EMERGING WORKPLACE Percent of companies using TECHNOLOGIES tech more this year than last: Widespread availability of cloud services has empowered workers Mobile Phone to bypass IT and use services that 38% would not otherwise be available or Texting (SMS) Instant Messaging would take time to be deployed. 35% 23% Social Networks Video Conferencing 30% 14% “Not My Job" Attitude "Get It Done" Attitude Empowered workers who have the knowledge, skills, and tools to accomplish their tasks feel more accountable for their work. Results, Results, Results! Impact Over Output Employees who think critically about their work process can adapt more efficient and innovative ways of working and contribute more to an agile workplace. *Data according to GigaOm Pro report, "The Future Of Workplaces" THE NEW WORKSTYLE ... MOBILE The new workforce is always accessible. Always having access keeps you part of the conversation. TRUSTING New workstyle relies on people trusting each other to work how they feel is most efficient and productive. AUTHENTIC When people share what they're passionate about, the product is more dynamic. A brand that's reflective of the people who create it isn't one-note. CONNECTED New workers are Wi-Fi junkies and are always on the lookout for places to connect. They're disappointed when places aren't Wi-Fi-enabled, and are comfortable paying for access. SELF-SUFFICIENT Employees have their own resources and equipment (which often are superior to those provided by employers) and use them to thrive in the new workstyle. VIRTUAL The lines blur between work and personal locations. Where work is done adapts to where workers are most productive. ENGAGED Broad, engaged networks of meaningful contacts help the new workforce generate ideas, solve problems, and stay relevant. PRODUCTIVE Focusing on better process as well as product, the new worker is always thinking about tools and ways to be more productive. OFFLINE-DRIVEN A focus on offline, person-to-person interactions is an important part of the new workstyle. The new worker uses online tools to facilitate these offline relationships. BALANCED Adaptability and flexibility help the new worker focus equally on work commitments and personal pursuits, increasing productivity in both. CURIOUS ........ The new worker is constantly looking for a better way to work. The new workstyle values information-seekers and those who can think critically about their work process. SOCIAL The new workstyle thrives because of new workers who produce content that others can benefit from. Collaboration is key to producing content that's relevant to a wide variety of people. KINETIC The agile worker can move from thoughts to collaboration to execution with blinding speed thanks to the tools, processes, and connections he cultivates. ACTION-ORIENTED With no patience for talk about action, new workers are doers who act using their capable judgement rather than asking what should be done. GENEROUS New workers are always sharing ideas, connections, time, and expertise, often for the benefit of a greater community. CUSTOMIZED WELCOME MR. SMITHI Customization is key for new workers, who are equipped with dozens of apps and platforms that allow them to work how, where, and when they want. DIVERSE The new workstyle is driven by a diverse group of people, interests, motivations, and processes that come together seamlessly. FOCUSED COLLABORATION It's all about ideas for the new worker, who isn't concerned PERSONAL CAIN with status. Collaboration outweighs personal gain. INSPIRED New workers find inspiration everywhere, and are filled with ideas they want to share, refine, and advance-and are happy helping others do the same. Gist SOURCES: GIST, "THE NEW WORKSTYLE-HOW WORK IS EVOLVING" SXSW 2011 PANEL • GIGAOM PRO • MASHABLE