3 Ways Mobile is Enabling the Future Work Experience

The future of work is anchored in experience. Ensuring employee experiences meet employee expectations will lead to higher engagement and productivity. Mobile applications are making this happen and creating a positive impact on the future of work in three key ways outlined below.

Better Use of Space

Mobile supports the growing focus on productivity and space utilization through cloud-based applications. In a recent HID survey, access control systems were the most popular method to monitor occupancy data, with 42 percent of employees and 34 percent of visitors using them. Mobile apps for system management were rated the topmost impactful technology advancement to improve building and facilities management.

As the adoption of cloud-based systems takes hold, occupancy data derived from location services applications will drive more solutions based on when and where employees are on-site. This data will be used to support decisions regarding automated building management, tenant engagement applications, access control and real estate investment and divestment.

On-Site Toolsets for Dynamic Buildings

Mobile-enabled solutions offer benefits to building owners and operations managers by creating an integrated ecosystem that makes buildings intelligent. Occupant inputs into building systems, such as HVAC, energy, security and building access, allows for data-driven and timely decision making — not to mention better productivity, planning and high-performance buildings that are efficient and foster occupant productivity.

In addition, Commercial Real Estate (CRE) firms can operationalize services through applications designed to foster engagement between owners, tenants and employees. From frictionless occupant access to available desks and personalized spaces, mobile solutions connect humans to their built environment.

We don’t have to imagine using a mobile app to autonomously book an activity-based space or set the temperature for that space prior to arrival — it’s possible today.        

Collaboration Between Security, Operations, and Third-Party Teams

Connected mobile solutions make it easier for teams to collaborate. For example, over-the-air provisioning of access control credentials makes it easy to onboard new employees and revoke access for outgoing staff. Paired with visitor management solutions, vendors, contractors, and other collaborators can gain access without requiring a visit to HR or the card office. A simple email to the user activates a mobile credential that can be managed remotely.

All this leads to a more seamless and simplified end-user experience, making it easier for employees to maximize their on-site time and to collaborate more effectively with colleagues.

The Key to Success — Continued Workforce Enablement Through Digitization

Reliance upon mobile devices for professional applications and productivity is an unfolding trend. As the employee experience continues to define the future of work, technology that leverages mobile ecosystems enables organizations to combine cultural, digital, and physical elements to improve the employee experience, no matter where they are.

Companies that are able to leverage mobile applications in the workplace will deliver a higher-quality experience for their employees — while simultaneously boosting productivity, supporting environmental and sustainability initiatives, and optimizing the use of high-cost real estate assets. Mobile offers the connectivity, real-time insights, and granular management capabilities that organizational leaders will need to drive success in the workplaces of tomorrow.