Paul Salnikow
The changing dynamics of work
In many ways, the dynamics of work is shifting toward a compassionate human-centric approach. After all, a stronger and more united workforce provides organizations with more agility and business resiliency no matter what the future holds for us all
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he dynamics of work are constantly changing according to the social development of the zeitgeist and the demands of productivity. Above all, success depends on the people behind the work — human factors. Inevitably, the progress and advances of modern technology also play a massive role in setting the cultural trend of the time. For instance, the invention of the computer replaced mechanical typewriters, which in turn displaced hand copying and increased productivity, changed the dynamics of work, and even contributed towards the rise of white-collar and knowledge workers. Naturally, amidst the pressures of the global pandemic, the way we work and the dynamics of working culture has moved toward one that is more human-centric —taking into account the needs of the individual in the context of a team which in the grand scheme of things is the | July 2021
workforce of an individual company.
Work from anywhere
In the early stages of the pandemic, the popular belief was that the future of work was working-fromhome, and indeed during the peak of the global pandemic, it did seem like a reality for most office workers. However, very quickly, we have seen many challenges to this arrangement, such as disruptions at home, difficulty setting boundaries,
and feelings of isolation after a long period. The solution to this that is now being championed is the concept of work-from-anywhere as it encompasses remote working and flexible working arrangements. However, at The Executive Centre (TEC), we believe that for professionals to embrace the concept of “work-fromanywhere", they need a network of touchdown spaces accessible across central-business districts (where their clients and
