Wajeeha Shoaib

What are your thoughts on the modern world of work? And what does it look like to you? Answer: Below is my point of view, on the modern world of work, and this I what I think about it. Technology isn’t a new thing for this generation, or the previous. It has always affected us, in ways which seemed impossible at times. But technology made its way and is continuing to doing so. Technology affects the way individuals communicate, learn, think, and most precisely how they work. We are living in an era where technological advances have become one of the most common things. The internet and cell phones are some examples, which have influenced our life, and continues to do so. Technology being an influencer isn’t a thing of today, From the industrial age to modern day, technology has immensely impacted working conditions, an improved it in many ways. It has modernized the tedious tasks, and more or less made them extinct due to the presence of machines. Since there are so many new technologies to keep track of, it can seem overwhelming to adapt. But sticking to the point of how it has changed the modern world of work? Technology has provided us with great lengths of advantages at our workplaces, from increased efficiency to an increased pace in the time taken to complete tasks. There is also great productivity seen in workers, as with time they are asked to become more creative and precise with their work. Most of the tasks have shifted from manual to machine work, which has led to the increase in speed. Workplace culture is developing on a daily basis, from hiring and recruiting to finding ways to keep employees drawn to their offices, by making it more enjoyable. Moreover, it has profited youngsters or job seeking people to a great extent, as the obstacle of living nearby your workspace has been eliminated. People from remote areas can easily search up jobs on the internet, apply and get hired. This way companies can hire people from across the globe and gives them a chance to incorporate different cultural ideas into their business/work too. Moreover, technology has led to consistent attachment to work, and this makes the employees more efficient, and productive by how fast things can be done now, with shorter deadlines. Messages can be conveyed immediately, and payments can be transferred in the most convenient way. Furthermore, technology has made the world into a smaller world, where communication is no more an obstacle. Collaborations, meetings, web based seminars, team coordination and many more things can be done in the most easiest way. And lets not forget how With the advent of technology in the workplace comes an encouraged productivity in finance. Businesses are much more fiscally healthy as a result of innovative technological equipment and new software packages On the other hand, technology does have its disadvantages as well. The growing use of technology in the workplace, has left many unemployed, seeking for a job. This is also the reason for the growing anxiety in people, as to when will this era find a replacement of their work and what skill should they master to avoid this from happening. Since certain positions are already disappearing everyday, companies can downsize their whole organization to a single person who manages just a piece of software. Moreover, some people still find it difficult to fit themselves into this new era and wish that things could go back to the old times. In conclusion, I would just like so that although technology has led us to great advancements in today’s world, the downside of it still cannot be ignored. How is the modern world of work different to the past? What are the biggest challenges? The modern world of work has completely evolved and has improved for the better. There is increased productivity, efficiency, competitiveness, and communication, etc. Challenges: • Older times had its own perks, getting a job was easier, employment rate was high and there was a limited competition unlike today. • Employees might resist change and would want there older way of working back. • The past had more human resource, and human oriented jobs while today technology has gotten the best of us, and new jobs are produced every day. • The advancements into technology has made security of workplace more susceptible than the past. • The immense use of social media can be a reason for decrease in work efficiency. • People working in the old traditional way might take time to get used to this new era of technology. As a result of all these, people must find a way to compete, make themselves competitive and fit themselves in the changing times