Technology and Communication in the Workplace


Technology is a huge part of society today including the workplace. Everything about the workplace is evolved around technology from the hiring process to the job title. Before technology advanced you went through the following process: submitting a paper resume, face to face interview, and most job titles only require the usage of a telephone. The process has made quite a few changes. For example, we have social sites (Linkedin, Indeed, Snagjob and etc) that require you to upload a resume which matches you to job hiring. In some cases a skype interview is available and most of your job is surrounded around technology. Such as computers, telephones, email, instant messaging and skype. Recently, a new system called Slack has been adopted into the workplace. "workplace communication tools that also is on the decline. Now, as more and more companies adopt platforms like Slack, physical communication within the office is depleting." (Keijzer, 2018). Adopting another communication tool is great for large workplaces. However, it is creating another barrier for interpersonal communication and getting to know people within your workplace.


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(Adams, 2012)


The infographic above gives an insight on how technology has changed the workplace. From the different technology we relay on a daily basis. Technology has a lot of pros in the workplace because it allows business to have access to a global office and audience. In the graphic above give an explanation about some internal downfalls for companies with the use of technology. One suggestion is to find a good balance between communication and use of technology.




Reference:

Keijzer, P. (2018, February 15). How Workplace Communication Has Been Altered By Technology. Retrieved from https://www.business2community.com/communications/workplace-communication-altered-technology-02010365
 

Adams, D. (2012, October 23). How Technology Changed Our Workplace Communication [Infographic]. Retrieved from https://bitrebels.com/lifestyle/technology-changing-workplace-communication/
 




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