Gartner, a leading research and advisory company, suggests businesses need to adapt to the digital workplace and manage the consumerisation of IT. The digital workplace is defined as an environment where people, processes, and technology converge to improve business productivity and employee engagement. Firms are urged to embrace the digital workplace as it is becoming an increasingly important part of business strategy.
Consumerisation of IT refers to the cycle of information technology that emerges in the consumer market and then spreads to business and government organisations. This trend is driven by a new generation of IT users who are tech-savvy and expect their work environment to be as flexible and interactive as their personal environment.
According to Gartner, businesses should not resist this trend but rather adapt and manage it. They recommend companies to develop a strategy that includes a digital workplace and consumerisation of IT. This strategy should aim to improve business productivity and employee engagement.
Gartner further suggests businesses to invest in new technology, train their employees to use it effectively, and create a culture that embraces change. This will not only help businesses to stay competitive but also attract and retain the best talent.
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