{"id":37297,"date":"2024-11-14T08:00:52","date_gmt":"2024-11-14T13:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eptura.wpengine.com\/?p=37297"},"modified":"2025-02-19T10:46:44","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T15:46:44","slug":"implement-a-connected-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eptura.com\/discover-more\/blog\/implement-a-connected-workplace\/","title":{"rendered":"2024 Workplace Index report: How to successfully implement a connected workplace"},"content":{"rendered":"

Successfully implementing enterprise-wide change requires careful planning and execution. To create a digitally connected workplace, an organization must coordinate many people, spaces, and assets across four evolutionary stages. Our proprietary research reveals the two biggest reported barriers to transformation are measuring success and change management. <\/span><\/p>\n

But two of the defining elements of a connected, unified platform \u2013 stronger communication and automated data capture \u2014 means that as an organization makes progress toward a digital ecosystem, it also becomes better able to manage the complexities of change.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Eptura\u2019s <\/span>H1 2024 Workplace Index<\/span><\/a> draws on independent research on enterprise companies across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, with insights from C-level, vice-president, and country-head leaders across departments, and includes anonymous user data from more than 5,000 companies, including 19,000 buildings, 95.5 million desk bookings, and 25 million room bookings.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How do larger companies benefit from a connected workplace?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

A connected workplace is a digitally integrated environment that unifies people, processes, and technology to foster seamless communication, collaboration, and data sharing. For large companies, especially those with multiple locations, there are many benefits to a connected workplace, especially related to how it empowers departments across the enterprise to leverage data.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, the organization can use data analytics to identify regional trends, optimize resource allocation, and predict local market needs, driving operational efficiency and cost savings. And employees across different locations can access and share information instantly, reducing duplicated efforts and accelerating problem-solving. <\/span><\/p>\n

Collective intelligence is able to drive innovation and improve overall productivity. A connected workplace also helps with data security and compliance. Centralized data management ensures standardized security protocols and simplifies regulatory compliance across multiple locations.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Our research reveals industry leaders are excited about embracing the connected workplace.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We asked operational leaders about the technology their business intended to implement in the next 12 months for three key areas: employee experience, building and facilities, and asset management.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The top three for employee experience were:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n