The future of work is NOW! Watermark Search International – Interim Management recently held a webinar in partnership with one of our Interim Executives, Natalie Ranki-Goldman on ‘The Future of Work Post COVID-19'.
Some of the key themes from our session are listed below as well as a link to view the entire webinar.
Flexibility
There is no ‘one size fits all’ approach. Negotiation and communication is key for individuals/companies/clients to get the best flexible working outcomes
Human centric approach – the focus is on health. No need to ‘soldier on’ as companies are putting employees first
Trust. The Command & Control approach is in the past and Trust and Collaboration are the way forward
The Quiet revolution – as roles within the family change, gender roles will be redefined
The upside is less office infrastructure costs for organisations and a healthier more engaged workforce. Productivity remains the same, less costs means more profitability.
Leadership
Communication is key – the top 3 skills a good leader should possess as voted by our attendees – 98% communication, 63% adaptability and 54% empathy
Leadership is the lynchpin. Strong role models will guide employees into the new world of work
Huge challenges for leaders leading flexible/remote work teams – training is essential as is support
Technology should be used to communicate with employees to keep levels of engagement, health and well-being in check
Innovation and Creativity
Necessity is the mother of invention. We have proved that when pushed we can make changes
Urgent attention to critical expertise gaps within organisations is needed, specifically IT/Digital
Entrepreneurial thinking is key. Start-ups will flourish, offering new solutions and ways for customers to engage differently
Many resources are already at our fingertips e.g. Zoom/Webex/Microsoft Teams/Google Meet/Cloud
You can watch the full recording of the webinar here.
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