Predictions, new business model
Bill Gates, predictions, theories and new business model
DECEMBER 21, 2020
Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft, has made a series of predictions about the global behavior of people and companies in the post-covid-19 era. Consult the complete article
He not only believes that the world and its labor and business relations will never be the same as before, but also predicts how we, companies and workers, will adapt to this new reality, even after mass vaccination.
Companies quickly adapted to working in videoconferencing and teleworking models, but not only internally but also with clients and suppliers. Especially with the pack offered by Microsoft for companies, Teams, Outlook, Sharepoint… How do they work in your company?
In addition to the obvious economic costs that this type of travel entails, much more flexibility and speed is achieved, since meetings can be planned daily or for 30 minutes without the need to invest a day or several business days in a trip.
The reality of the digitization of companies allows us to have highly qualified teams in different parts of the world or outside the big cities, saving costs and improving productivity and knowledge of companies, since our market when it comes to recruiting profiles is extended to the whole world.
For example, Gates talks about the new Microsoft policies that allow all its employees to work permanently from home, without having to go to the office, saving infrastructure costs and improving the family reconciliation of its workers, it is part of what is called emotional salary.
Emotional salary could be the following:
1. Personal recognition: We all like to be told that our work is well done. That our superior has some word of praise towards us can increase our motivation, in addition to the fact that on the part of the company this action, while simple, is free.
2. Telecommuting: This initiative is one of the most positively valued by employees, since it allows us to improve work-life balance and avoid the inconveniences of commuting (expenses, stress, traffic).
3. Hourly flexibility: A simple measure, at no cost to the company and that greatly improves the productivity and happiness of the workers. Not all of us work equally well at the same hours of the day, so it is not only positive because it encourages work-life balance, but it also helps to increase the level of efficiency. The pity is that there are certain business activities in which this modality is not possible.
4. Having a pleasant workplace: If space allows, having an area where employees can take a break, or having offices with natural light or the presence of plants, can help make them feel more relaxed. comfortable in the workplace.
5. Promote healthy living: Offering physiotherapy services, doing a yoga session, or having a small ping-pong table are some of the actions that could be carried out related to sports and healthy living. In addition to promoting happiness, it helps reduce stress levels.
At KoareTech, we want to help digitize companies and help create a better environment for all workers, who provide this essential work for companies.
Finally, Gates pointed out that even when new pandemics arise in the coming years, these «would not have to have such a high destructive effect as covid-19«, since the world would already have practice and would be prepared to respond and act in time. in new shoots.
Therefore, the importance of continuing to change our business model, helping to relocate workers and unnecessary displacement.