siliconindia | | March 20136It happens almost daily: New technological advances change how employees around the world get work done. A great example of the impact technology on business is making work (and employees) more portable. Thanks to tablet computing, wi-fi, easy access to limitless data storage, and smart phone technology, people can work from almost anywhere at anytime. And organizations leading the charge in mobilized workforce strategies are realizing the benefits of collaboration with better work products and increased productivity.When it comes to technology designed to support this evolving workplace of the future, what's next? Will anyone have a dedicated office or space? Will a physical office presence become a thing of the past? How can leaders create a workplace that fosters productivity, efficiency and collaboration ­ and creates a company culture current and future workforces will embrace? Here are four considerations your leadership team must consider as they prepare, deploy and support technology strategies for a truly portable workplace that is right around the corner.Continue to provide Employees with Technology that helps themLaptops and mobile devices, coupled with Internet access, are commonplace office tools that we all expect in the workplace. Employees must feel empowered to take their computers and smart phones with them wherever they go. And when workers need to collaborate on projects, provide them with an atmosphere where they can meet and have access to the information they need. One recent example: as part of a recent product implementation, a Fortune 500 client reported drop-in sites with WiFi access were utilized 3 to 1 over fixed seating options with wired network drops.As college graduates enter the workforce, they are accustomed to working in small groups while simultaneously communicating with their social networks. Employers can leverage these skilled multi-taskers by ensuring they have access to the technologies they need ­ namely the Internet and the latest mobile devices such as tablet computers and smart phones. Employers should not place narrow parameters on how these former luxury devices get used to complete projects. Cumbersome Bring Your Own Device Policies and strict rules around technology usage frustrate an increasingly technology -savvy workforce and create a culture of distrust. Instead, leadership teams should enable employees to use the tools to their fullest capabilities and reap the productivity gains.Use Technology to do things in more Innovative waysThe information technology curve for a productive and efficient business can be summed up in four words: Cloud, applications, mobility and social. If you are not thinking about how to develop and deploy these four business-critical technologies, it's time Workplace of the FutureBy Pat Goepel, CEO, Asure SoftwareTechnology Strategies Designed to Support the Asure Software (Nasdaq: ASUR) provides cloud-based workplace management solutions to clients in North America and Europe. Headquartered in Austin, the company has a market cap of $35.96 million. Pat Goepelopinionin my
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