HRreview Header

‘Work is no longer a place you go to’, says Microsoft boss

-

Microsoft300

Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft, has said that the concept of work being a place where you physically clock in and clock out is fading.

Speaking at Microsoft’s Future Decoded in London, he said: “Work is no longer is a place you go to. Work is about making things happen where you are. [It is also] having the experience you need to get things done, available on every device wherever.”

“You need to be able to bring people together in networks that are no longer confined to organisational hierarchy.”

He also spoke about the developing relationship between us and technology: “Data and machine learning and intelligence are being used to transform … applications [that] we use on a daily basis, and that have a profound impact on us as human beings.”

Apple CEO Tim Cook has also made similar claims, saying that the era of the PC is over.

Robert joined the HRreview editorial team in October 2015. After graduating from the University of Salford in 2009 with a BA in Politics, Robert has spent several years working in print and online journalism in Manchester and London. In the past he has been part of editorial teams at Flux Magazine, Mondo*Arc Magazine and The Marine Professional.

Latest news

James Rowell: The human side of expenses – what employee behaviour reveals about modern work

If you want to understand how your people really work, look at their expenses. Not just the total sums, but the patterns.

Skills overhaul needed as 40% of job capabilities set to change by 2030

Forecasts suggest 40 percent of workplace skills could change by 2030, prompting calls for UK employers to prioritise adaptability.

Noisy and stuffy offices linked to lost productivity and retention concerns

UK employers are losing more than 330 million working hours each year due to office noise, poor air quality and inadequate workplace conditions.

Turning Workforce Data into Real Insight: A practical session for HR leaders

HR teams are being asked to deliver greater impact with fewer resources. This practical session is designed to help you move beyond instinct and start using workforce data to make faster, smarter decisions that drive real business results.
- Advertisement -

Bethany Cann of Specsavers

A working day balancing early talent strategy, university partnerships and family life at the international opticians retailer.

Workplace silence leaving staff afraid to raise mistakes

Almost half of UK workers feel unable to raise concerns or mistakes at work, with new research warning that workplace silence is damaging productivity.

Must read

Joe Tully: What should HR teams be doing to prepare for IR35 in the private sector?

How can businesses, and in particular HR professionals, need to act to ensure that they are prepared for IR35 legislation in the private sector?

Stanley Louw: 2020 HR trends, from disparate tools to integrated platforms

"HR departments can use technology to take its rightful role as a strategic function."
- Advertisement -

You might also likeRELATED
Recommended to you