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Technology and the Future of Work

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How can employers use the trends and technologies to address the needs of the future workforce?

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Kathy Nguyen

Umich

Kashika Chhabra

Umich

Jamiah McQuiller

Colorado Tech

Rares-Mihail Neagu

North Central College

Minu Anne-John

Wayne State

Detroit Team 5

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Problem: Changing work environment for employee needs

Statistics

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Problem Statement

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Employees are re-evaluating relationship with work and how job fits into life:

  • Moving towards increasing flexibility and collaboration
  • Seeking adaptability to their diverse needs and expectations

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  • 40 year-old, Mother of 3
  • Works in consulting
  • Been at a firm for 10 years
  • Feeling overworked & unrecognized
  • Enjoys social interaction

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Sally Smith

4 in 5 companies are expecting to use employee monitoring after 2020

74% of employees want more remote hours in future

70% of employees are disengaged at work

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Solution: The IPMe (Integrated-Portable Metaverse for Employees)

Professional & Networking

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  • Collaborative work areas & meeting areas
  • Hold employees accountable and encourage teamwork
  • Replicate office environment at home
  • On-the-go & flexible

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  • Game-like app, similar to fitness tracker
  • Provide small monetary gifts, longer breaks & excursions, & Metaverse assets
  • Encourage use of platform

Social & Bonding

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  • Personalized “Meta-Home”
  • Offer open spaces for people to collectively eat lunch or chat during breaks
  • Build actual connections without requiring in-person

Rewards System

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In-person Workspace

The traditional workspace lacks flexibility.

At-Home Workspace

Your own home is a safe space but it lacks direct interaction with your team.

Hybrid Workspace

Implement a hybrid workplace to create more flexibility.

The Metaverse

Brings the workplace to wherever you are, provided your stationary.

IPMe

“May the Metaverse be with you.” The Metaverse, but on the go!

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Tasks

Prototype the Integrated Workspace

Test Prototype with Small Groups

Train Employees to Use Workspace

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Test, Train, Feedback Overall App

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Create Rewards System & App

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Gather Feedback & Make Relevant Changes

Implementation: Progression & Road Map