Thanks to new trends and ever-evolving technological innovations, the future of the world of work is also preparing to experience many changes.
Redesigning planning, human-AI partnerships, creating a fluid workforce based on skills, implementing hybrid models and introducing Mobile Benefit Apps are increasingly relevant topics today.
Let's try to take stock of the situation, to understand how to redefine productivity and promote a positive work environment, thanks also to a responsible implementation of AI , which allows companies to fully exploit the new technological potential and increase it in their Corporate Welfare plan.
Welfare and technological innovation: the future of the world of work
Key trends that are shaping the future of work include the ever-increasing use of technology and - inevitably - the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Artificial Intelligence (AI) .
In fact, digitalization - and in particular generative AI - is transforming the way we work.
Organizations must therefore learn to exploit its power, to improve flows, automate routine tasks and improve decision-making, obviously also acquiring new skills, when necessary.
As technology evolves, the skills required also evolve accordingly and change very rapidly, but - as much as it may seem like an inconvenience to say so - there are many benefits offered by modern technology, which stimulates continuous growth.
The ever-increasing ability to collect , cross-reference and analyze data with AI can change the approach to planning, to anticipate talent gaps and ensure a future-ready workforce, thanks to a culture of lifelong learning.
With the flattening of hierarchies, managers must become coaches , mentors and authentic leaders . They must provide learning opportunities, skills development projects and empathetic support to their Team .
As we know, however, the rise of the hybrid work model is already underway and requires adapting to new ways of working, creating different opportunities for collaboration and meeting, but also - inevitably - increasingly introducing technology into the daily workflow .
In doing so, the simplification of processes and interactions, achieved through the exploitation of technology, also has a positive impact on health, safety and well-being. psycho-physical well-being of employees , which is already fundamental today and will be increasingly so in the future.
We need to focus on creating an increasingly holistic work experience that takes into account employee needs and fosters purpose and meaning in work.
If that were not enough, this push towards automation, digitalization and interconnectivity of Industry 4.0 is already materially translating into a clear increase in productivity, creativity and well-being in the industrial context.
Speeding up production processes, increasing productivity, improving quality, making the company more flexible and adaptable, reducing costs and increasing creativity are just some of the many advantages resulting from a close collaboration between technology and Welfare.
The future of work is – fortunately or unfortunately – always characterized by rapid change, with technological advances and evolving expectations, both on the part of employees and employers.
So now let's understand in practice how some technological tools can help businesses, to always keep up with the changing times!
Mobile Benefit App
Welfare platforms , i.e. a digital tool that allows companies to optimize the management and offer of services designed for their employees, have already allowed us to see how technology can be put at the service of the company and the worker, making Welfare more intuitive and easily accessible to all.
But among the simplest and smartest tools offered by modern technology, there are not only platforms: also corporate Apps, designed for Welfare that are starting to be a solution that intrigues Italian companies.
In Italy, in fact, Mobile Benefit Apps - although growing - are not yet very widespread, but in Northern Europe (especially in Sweden and Finland, always pioneers in this sense) companies that use Welfare Apps are now more than 85%.
According to research GEBS ( Great Employee Benefit Study ) conducted in collaboration with the Epassi group , employees greatly appreciate Mobile Benefit Apps, considering them a practical support in terms of:
● timing (speeding up processes);
● payments (safe and immediate);
● health and wellbeing (especially in the UK and Italy, workers attribute to apps the value of being able to promote healthier habits);
● sustainability (thanks to data monitoring and forecasting).
