With the hybrid working environment now becoming more important than ever, many companies are still making major mistakes in providing their workers with the right tools. This was the finding of research done by Ericsson covering the responses of 38,000 employees and a further 3,600 decision-makers from 2022 across 30 global markets.
The research revealed that 58% of workers claim that flexibility in terms of hours and locations are key requirements when searching for a job with 25% ranking it as their top priority. Despite this, employers are struggling to abide with the estimated 40% of workers not having the correct tools for their tasks. Making matters worse, only one-third (33%) of employers take into account employees’ preferences when investing in new technology.
Ericsson’s head of IndustryLab, Anders Erlandsson, states that “it is quite clear that the future of work is going to be increasingly dependent on ICT solutions such as high-speed, globally available mobile connectivity.” The research outlines five paths they believe will shape the future of work: financial stability, flexibility, digitalization, career, and project-based work. Erlandsson predicts that the popularity of hybrid and remote working will still remain popular even after the pandemic is over.
Ericsson is a Swedish technology company founded in 1876 and is one of the oldest telecommunication companies in the world. It is a leader in mobile and broadband networks and provides services ranging from managed services, cloud and core networks, consulting, sales and other services. They believe communication, information and entertainment networks should act as an enabler for individuals, business and society.
Anders Erlandsson is the Head of IndustryLab at Ericsson and is responsible for driving Ericsson’s innovation and diversification agenda. He has over the past 20 years held a range of management roles spanning business development, corporate strategy, venture capital, robotics, software engineering and research and development. He has both a Master of Science in engineering physics from the Royal Institute of Technology and a Master of Science in Business Administration from the Stockholm School of Economics.
