Recently, there was a really insightful webinar hosted by The ABBA Initiative called "Business Essentials". Miss A, a seasoned digital expert, shared some fantastic tips on how to Future Proof Your Team in the New Normal. We know we've all been feeling the effects of the pandemic and adjusting to the "new normal" has been a challenge for many businesses out there. But fear not, Miss A had some great insights on how to help your team thrive in these uncertain times. Are you ready to learn more?
2025 is expected to bring significant changes and challenges due to tech-driven work and lifestyle. It's essential to future-proof your business to cope with these changes. In her discussion, Miss A covered three predicted trends of emerging change, worries, and hopes that we need to brace ourselves for. She also mentioned three significant technologies predicted to be in demand in 2025. We need to be aware of their capabilities to prepare ourselves for the future.
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The Emerging Change
The emerging change predicted for 2025 is that people will have a greater need for swiftly evolving digital technology. Today, digital technology is readily available, but if it's not rapidly evolving, businesses are not likely to rely on it. We need to be aware of the changes and advancements in digital technology to stay relevant.
The Predicted Worries
One of the significant concerns for businesses in the new normal is data privacy and security. The spread of fake news, deep fake, and incorrect information via mainstream media is becoming more common. Hacking techniques and data are becoming the new oil, and we need to be aware of these worries to protect their data and privacy.
The Predicted Hope
The predicted hope for 2025 is that technology will be people-centric, and focused on human well-being and needs. Technology should bring people together rather than alienate them, and be a source of blessing rather than stress. We need to be aware of the direction that technology is taking and adapt accordingly.
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Why Future-Proofing Is Essential
2025's new normal will be more challenging because of tech-driven work and lifestyle. Therefore, it is essential to future-proof your business to prepare for these changes. The goal is to meet with your team and discuss the future of your business, the capabilities of your leaders, and how you imagine your lives in 2025. This will help you define your strategies and prepare for the future.
Capabilities of Automation, AI, and Cloud Technology
Automation, AI, and cloud technology are predicted to be the three major technologies in 2025. These capabilities will continue to evolve as 2025 approaches. We need to incorporate these technologies into our operations to stay relevant and competitive. Some of the capabilities of these technologies include:
- Automation
Automation uses technology to perform tasks with little or no human input. This technology gives people more time to focus on other jobs, helps catch errors, and manages complex systems. Automation also allows technology to do dangerous or monotonous work easily.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI can assist human employees with repetitive and data-oriented tasks, helping them to obtain accurate information. It also helps in process or task automation, making it easier and more efficient.
- Cloud Technology
Cloud technology is beneficial to businesses of all sizes, allowing accessible data, automatic syncing, remote work facilitation, and easy backups. It is a cost-effective solution that provides businesses with a reliable and secure platform to store data and access it from anywhere.
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Preparing for the Digital Future
We need to be aware of the trends and tools that will help us cope with the new normal, but more importantly, we need to prepare for the digital near future. It is easy to focus on the present and overlook the potential changes that are coming in the future. To future-proof your business, you need to invest in automation, AI, and cloud technology, and stay informed about their capabilities as they continue to evolve.
Conclusion
2025 will bring about significant changes and challenges due to tech-driven work and lifestyle. To thrive in the new normal and beyond, we need to prepare ourselves for the new normal of 2025 and beyond by understanding the emerging changes, worries, and hopes in the tech-driven landscape. The future of work and lifestyle will require us to be swift in evolving digital technology, while also ensuring data privacy and security. We need to embrace human-centric technology that supports well-being and meets human needs.
To thrive in the digital future, we must future-proof our businesses by investing in the capabilities of the right tools. In 2025, automation, AI, and cloud technology will be critical to business success. These technologies will help our businesses to perform tasks with little or no human input, automate repetitive tasks, and manage complex systems.
The capabilities of these tools will continue to evolve as 2025 approaches. That's why we must meet with our teams to discuss our future vision, capabilities, and goals. By understanding the future of their business and teams, we can define strategies and prepare for the trends and tools required.
At ABBA, we have already started preparing for the digital future by combining automation, AI, and cloud technology into one digital cocktail called facial recognition for timekeeping and attendance tracking - it's a swiftly evolving technology, with privacy, and security built-in and the well-being of people considered, as we see work from anywhere as the future of work and life integration.
We believe that businesses need to have a fun mix of future trends and tools to thrive in the new normal of 2025 and beyond.
Remember, don't just focus on solving your current needs and challenges. Instead, prepare your team for the digital near future by embracing emerging technologies, being proactive in data privacy and security, and investing in human-centric tools. With the right preparation and mindset, you can future-proof your team and business to succeed in the new normal.