The internet has revolutionised many aspects of society, such as transportation with the rise of ride-sharing companies to the way people access news, which is now almost exclusively through the internet.
These realities make it easy to see why the internet is now disrupting the way people work in the UK. At the moment, more people are working remotely in the UK. This evolution is bound to promote other changes; some are already happening while others are not yet known.
The Hunger for Remote Work
It is important to note that many people, especially younger people, are hungry for this kind of work. Sometimes, it is a requirement these individuals look for whenever they hunt for a job. All it takes is one look at the latest statistics on remote working to see that this is becoming more important to many in this young workforce.
Part of the reason this hunger is growing is because the technology is becoming well-known. This young workforce understands that projects, data, and other important information can be shared through cloud servers or through internal transporters. Since these types of technologies are already here, it is easier for potential employees to expect the companies they work for to use them.
It should also be pointed out that many workers in the UK seem to be prioritising a better work/life balance, which is part of the reason many are hungry for positions that meet their needs using these types of tools.
Employers Accepting This New Workforce
Employers, even the few that are resisting, simply cannot resist much longer because positions must be filled. One issue employers are running into is low retention because many in this workforce are not afraid to quit jobs if the position does not afford them with the lifestyle they want.
Employers are looking for alternative ways to fill some positions. Still, many of them prefer to hire professional developers to help them out, which leads them back to remote workers.
There are a few employers using this opportunity to downsize because they no longer need a large space to house employees, which can end up saving money. Employers don’t have to buy so much for employees, such as water, coffee, and other little things since their employees are staying at home, which can reduce overhead significantly.
How Remote Work is Changing Things
Remote work is changing a lot of things in the workforce in the ways mentioned above, but this growing trend is effecting other aspects of life.
For example, a large number of remote employees are now using their newfound freedom to travel. More people are migrating where they see fit because the internet is available anywhere, so they can still get their job done, even if they are in another city or country.
Travelling is just one change because some people are now moving away from big cities. For a long time, a person was tied to the location of their job, but this is no longer the case. More people can flee to remote areas to live without giving up their jobs, which could end up changing cities in dramatic ways in the coming years.
Co-working spaces are also on the rise. These are locations where digital workers or remote workers can go to work. These places can offer a quiet place to work as well as perks, such as coffee, donuts, snacks, and meals.
It should also be pointed out that these co-working spaces are filled with people from different fields. This reality makes it easier for all sorts of people to network, which is part of the reason today’s younger workforce seems to have the scoop on other opportunities constantly.
There is no telling how much more lifestyles are going to change as this new wave of workers continues to grow. Economists, employers, city planners, and politicians should pay attention to the way things are changing because it is definitely going to have an effect on different sectors of modern UK society.
