The Technology Likely To Play A Role In Our Transition Back To Work
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Employees of Toyota company work on an assembly line on April 21, 2020 in Onnaing, northern France, … [+] AFP via Getty Images. Article by Steven Norton.
Technology executives in recent weeks have scaled up remote work and collaboration tools, bolstered cybersecurity capabilities, strengthened networking and communications infrastructure, and equipped a distributed workforce with laptops and other devices they need to be productive.
As discussion intensifies about re-opening the economy, firms are thinking through what an eventual return to work might look like and which technologies might enable it. At the top of many corporate wish lists is an increase in testing to help restore confidence and ensure safety as firms consider bringing some employees back.
While there is no clear timeline for a return to work, and schedules will likely vary based on location, industry and job function, at least a few technologies will play a role in monitoring health and safety and creating a smooth-as-possible transition back to work. […]
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