Smarter Working
Feb 22, 2016
Smarter Working
Agenda
Smarter Working – overview Henry JerwoodTechnology insights & developments David HardmanQ and A
Group discussionsGroup feedbackAction Plan
Relating to: “......green and smart
city initiatives to drive economic
growth and development”
Making people more productive with new approaches to working practices, technology, premises, time and travel
What is it?
be an Energy efficient
Organisation
and Cost saving
Improve Energy Efficiency and Save Costs
Making people more productive with new approaches to working practices, technology, premises, time and travel
Relating to: “......green and smart city initiatives to drive economic growth and
development”
In the city? Out of the city?
Work Life
Merge
Yahoo has banned its staff from "remote" working
Richard Branson on banning home working:"backwards step in an age when remote working
is easier and more effective than ever".
Google's CFO Patrick Pichette - how many people telecommute, the answer is "as few as possible".
Sheryl Sandberg, COO Facebook. Provide flexibility ... such as telecommuting or time-
shifting.
Working or Shirking from Home?
What’s Involved?
All tailored to your business
What is Smarter Working?
WorkingPractices
Technology Premises
Time and travel
Some things to think about
Working hard or having a day off?The technology needs to be rightIf home is the workplace it needs to be organisedPossibilities for virtual teamsCompany security and responsibilityPeople still need to meet
Some things to think about
Working hard or having a day off?The technology needs to be rightIf home is the workplace it needs to be organisedPossibilities for virtual teamsCompany security and responsibilityPeople still need to meetandWhat are the contract and employment implications?
What is the Business Case?
What is YOUR Business Case?PeopleCustomer ServicePremises
TravelTime ManagementCompetition
.......... or ???????
"The team from Coventry University Enterprises helped us to design, implement and monitor a new Cross-Site Working environment for the R&D Directorate, leading to more efficient and productive working practices, reduced travelling and better use of office facilities". Bethan Bishop,
Head of Research & Innovation, Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust
HeartlandsHospital
BirminghamChest Clinic Solihull
Hospital
Good HopeHospital
If you want to try it - Have a policy in placeInvest in the best “Stuff” you canSet technology expectationsInvest in the staff to run and support itConstant reviewCommunicateManage culture change Be committed
Agenda
Smarter Working – overview Henry JerwoodTechnology insights & developments David HardmanQ and A
Group discussionsGroup feedbackAction Plan