DEFINING THE CONSCIOUS WORKPLACE

Defining the Conscious Workplace

IN CONCLUSION

Our people should always be at the heart of our choices where the workplace is concerned and adopting a more conscious approach to understanding their needs, interests and requirements is vital for optimising productivity in the new world of work.

An on-going review of our work processes should always be in place. From understanding what new processes we need to adopt, to adapting existing processes which service our business.

Technology can be an enabler and can help us forge alternatives for systems that were once manual, but the cost can be high. To refine working practices, make the most of operational spend and manage the exposure we need to approach it with caution. Review your existing technology to ensure it suits all the needs of your workforce and implement measures to control it, so it doesn’t hinder rather than help your teams.

The workspace is where we are. This has never been truer than today when an announcement from the government can drastically change the course of our physical presence almost overnight. We need to be ready for what lies ahead, whether that’s ensuring that staff are happy, motivated and productive at home, have clear guides for physical office attendance or are welcomed back to a safe and secure building.

We need a conscious workplace that takes into account the climate we’re facing, arming us to ensure that every decision we make is thought through and proactive. The truly conscious workplace won’t just be relevant now, but for the foreseeable future. Striking a true balance between technologies, processes and the workplace is what will lead to happy and productive people during and post pandemic times. The conscious workplace is a powerful outcome for businesses and one that's needed if we are to work towards economic recovery.