The office of the future will be a meeting hub – Microsoft
THE adoption of ‘anywhere working’ practices will mean a complete re-think of the way offices are used.
Daniel Langton, Microsoft’s small and medium-sized business marketing manager, says it has been proved that flexible working patterns can be successful.
“Ten years ago anywhere working seemed to be something only big businesses were interested in doing,” he said. “Today, it’s another tool in a company’s armoury to be as flexible and cost effective as possible.”
Langton suggests the latest technology available through Microsoft Office 365 allows companies of all sizes to adopt flexible working practices.
He said the office is becoming more of a meeting ‘hub’ for employees as technology continues to develop, allowing staff to work via ‘cloud’ technology at the home or in a cafe.
He also said that evidence showed that those allowed to work flexibly felt more of a commitment and affinity to their organisation and that there was often a more positive effect on employee productivity.
Experts from Microsoft and GrowthAccelerator will highlight the benefits of anywhere working at an exclusive seminar hosted by TheBusinessDesk.com editor Andy Coyne.
The breakfast event is being held on Tuesday, April 16 at the offices of accountancy and advisory firm Grant Thornton at Colmore Plaza, 20 Colmore Circus, Birmingham B4 6AT.
Registration is from 7.30am and breakfast snacks will be served. The seminar will run from 8am to 10.30am.
Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. To register please email jonathan.henney@thebusinessdesk.com
In advance of the event we invite you to learn more about anywhere working here and experience the technology yourself with a free trial of Microsoft Office 365 by clicking here.
