Hyper-competition has become a key feature of an increasingly global and digital economy. Enterprises in almost every single industry are being disrupted – with many experiencing significant impact on their legacy business.

1. WORKFORCE MOBILITY IN A
HYPER-COMPETITIVE WORLD
Businesses operations have changed dramatically
over the years in response to hyper-competition
and technological advancements. A mobile
and agile workforce is now essential for the
workplace of the future.
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TRIGGERS FOR WORKFORCE
MOBILITY DEVELOPMENT
44%Technology
adoption
32%Employee
demand
19%Management or
mandate push
WHO HAS IMPLEMENTED
WORKFORCE MOBILITY?
44%
of enterprises and government departments
have implemented some form of virtual or mobile
work practices, with a further 21% currently
implementing a strategy.
Australian enterprises and
government departments are
AHEAD OF THE CURVE
at adopting workforce mobility in
Asia-Pacific, according to Ovum.
22%Talent retention
and management
30%Operational
efficiency and
productivity
22%Strengthening
digital channels
WORKPLACES OFFERING
FLEXIBLE MOBILITY WILL FIND
Attracting prospective hires and retaining
staff easier as the organisation is viewed
as progressive.
Increased productivity through
enhanced collaboration and easier
remote/virtual access.
TECHNOLOGY ENABLING WORKFORCE
MOBILITY IN ENTERPRISE BUSINESSES:
53%Cloud
44%Collaboration tools
TOP BENEFITS
EXPECTED FROM
IMPLEMENTATION
72%expect to be able to respond
to customers more efficiently,
leading to improved engagement
and personalisation.
53%believe work-life balance will be
better, which makes employees
more productive and the
workplace more attractive.
38%think use of collaboration and
communication tools will improve,
which accelerates innovation
and boosts time to market.
RESULTS FROM A TELSTRA/OVUM SURVEY
REVEALED THE FOLLOWING TOP PRIORITIES
FOR AUSTRALIAN BUSINESSES IN 2016-17
WORKFORCE MOBILITY HAS ARRIVED
AND IT IS RAPIDLY EXPANDING INTO
MORE AUSTRALIAN WORKPLACES.
REAP THE BENEFITS
Reduced real
estate costs.
Better
environment
for collaboration.
Improved
talent attraction
and retention.
FOCUS ON
CHANGE
MANAGEMENT
and handle the switch
sensitively.
KEEP SECURITY
and governance tight.
PREPARING TO ADOPT?
GRADUALLY
ROLL OUT
to avoid unexpected
challenges.
31%Desktop virtualisation