The world of work is being transformed with the smart phone generation bringing applications into the work place and with employees increasingly working more flexibly.
Employees increasingly expect employers to support a healthy work / life balance and to allow them more control over the 
communications devices and applications they use.
The research organisation SMB Group say that today 92% of SMBs use at least one cloud solution with 86% using mobile applications.
Stephen Tanner, Founder of OfficePOD Ltd commented “An organization cannot promote the idea of flexible working and merely cover the provision of a desk and a chair in a room. Employers have a duty to provide staff with the tools they need to work effectively and productively, wherever that happens to be.”
All businesses face the challenge of providing workers with flexibility while at the same time ensuring that productivity is maintained, costs are controlled and teams can collaborate effectively.
Rob Charlton, CEO of Space Group said “As a company we are moving towards keeping and managing everything in the cloud…Whatever we need, whenever we need it, accessible from whichever device is most suitable and available at the time.
We’ve converted an unused part of our headquarters into a flexible workspace for local businesses and entrepreneurs, where instead of long-term leases we offer far more flexible facilities, and that goes for everything from individual offices to collaborative spaces. People pay a monthly subscription and can drop in and use our facilities by the hour.”
To discover more about these trends global business communications company Mitel asked users, leaders in innovation, architects, psychologists and H.R. experts for their perspectives.
In a wide-ranging guide key issues covered include:
• How technology trends are setting the agenda • Next generation workplaces • The impact of a global market • Cultural changes and the impact on work.
To discover more insights download the full guide.
