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Title: Work In The 21st Century - The View From The Board... Post by: Shawn Tracer on February 14, 2008, 05:28:29 PM Unwired & Samsung recently surveyed 250 board-level delegates from the worlds of IT, real-estate, facilities and general management, and from companies such as BBC, RBS, PwC, Cisco, Deutsche Bank, Norwich Union & Barclays. The survey investigated how those in senior positions in blue-chip organisations see technology impacting their business, culture, people & buildings. So what was the view from the board? Managers Holding On: Two out of three Senior Managers believe management still relies on attendance in an office. Flexible working, home working & work 'on the pause' have their limitations Technology & Property: The Missing Link: Technology is changing how we use our office buildings, but three out of five large businesses are failing to connect the very separate worlds of technology & real-estate We've Seen The Future: & It's Mobile: Far from confused, UK managers can grasp technology & expect WiFi, Voice over IP & Ultra-Mobile PCs to re-shape work over the next five years The Boardroom 2025 Challenge: Today's tech-savvy young people will change how we work, but three out of five large businesses aren't ready. There is no coherent corporate preparation for 'Generation Y' Work In The 21st Century: Is Your Glass Half Full Or Half Empty? Half of our Directors believe their employees enjoy a healthy work/life balance. The other half may need some support... To see the full survey findings, please contact Richard Leyland, Email [email protected] Submitted by Qube Magazine http://www.qubeonline.co.uk Articles Source - Free Articles About the Author Submitted by Qube Magazine http://www.qubeonline.co.uk |