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Has the virtual workspace fundamentally changed the way we work?
No doubt the internet and the immediacy of email, and texting, represent major changes for business yet there are people getting stuck struggling with the file-size limitations in their corporate email accounts. Digitization of the modern office seems to only given us incremental gains in comparison to how much it has changed our personal lives.
Is the rise in productivity promised by new technology to come once we virtualize the workplace? Moving the brainstorming, idealization and design phases of work into a virtual space, along with the collaboration and approval phases. From functional work to conceptual work, from the end product to the beginning of the process. Focus on balancing the technology with human connection to counter the lack of human contact and increased sensitivity to interpreting communications.
The virtual workspace requires us to adapt and develop new skills. Effective remote collaboration, digital literacy, and the ability to navigate virtual platforms become vital in this environment. Organizations must invest in training and support to ensure employees can thrive in this evolving work landscape.
Behind every screen is a hand with a heart, and recognizing the importance of human connection in the virtual workspace is key. When we stay true to ourselves and remain passionate about our lives, we choose to see choice rather than challenge. Embracing the potential of virtual workspaces while nurturing human relationships can lead us to a future where work becomes more fulfilling, efficient, and inclusive.
When you are true to yourself and passionate about your life, you choose to see choice rather than challenge.