BULLETIN 01732 759725 4 Concerns over energy use of printers Research from Epson found that less than onefifth (19%) of printers in commercial settings throughout EMEA are business inkjet, a figure that only rises one percentage point when looking at the UK specifically. The survey of over 5,500 IT decision-makers, users and influencers showed that interviewees understand the role inkjet printers can play. Over half (54%) say inkjet printers will help them meet their cost reduction goals. And over two-thirds (68%) say they want a better understanding of energy savings that could be made by changing the type of printers in use. With energy prices rising globally at an astronomical rate, nearly two thirds (63%) of respondents say they want to reduce energy costs. About the same number (62%) say they’re concerned about the energy use of printers given the increases in energy costs. Richard Wells, Head of Office Print Sales UK&I at Epson, said: “In the context of spiralling energy costs, it’s vital that organisations take advantage of every opportunity open to them to reduce expenditure. Organisations need to move faster in adopting energy-efficient technology. A single printer might not save much money alone, but a whole fleet of business printers could deliver significantly with a shift to inkjet from laser. “And it’s not just cost that can be reduced. Cutting energy use in this way will also dramatically reduce the volume of CO2 emissions produced, helping to address concerns around sustainability.” www.epson.co.uk Global trends set to shape hybrid work Global audio and video brand EPOS, in partnership with Foresight Factory, has published ‘The Workplace of the Future’ report to explore the current and emerging trends shaping the future of work, as well as the technology solutions that can help businesses to navigate a long-term hybrid strategy for a productive workforce. Key findings include: n Employees are prioritising their well-being: (53%) of respondents say they are more likely to prioritise their well-being compared with life before the pandemic. As a result, workers increasingly expect their employers to form part of their health ecosystems with 38% of employees calling for their employers to support staff by allowing them time off for mental health needs. A further 30% of employees say they want to see businesses dedicating hours for employees to use for mental/physical well-being pursuits. n Avoiding burnout and pursuing happiness are top drivers: Employee burnout is a persistent issue and 36% of global workers say they have suffered burnout in the last 12 months from ‘working too hard’, a feeling that is greatest among Gen Z (40%) and Millennials (42%). Less than half of workers are happy with their current work and life balance (43%), and almost one-third (30%) say they intend to change careers to improve their overall happiness. n Access to a physical office is vital: Half of employees say they miss spending time with colleagues in person now they can work remotely. This trend is highest among Gen Z and Millennials (80%) who are keen to use physical office spaces to learn, grow, and establish themselves in their workplace community. n Employees will leave if they’re not learning: 60% of employees of all ages are keen to continue learning, and 44% say they want to progress and upskill within their current job. If they can’t learn and grow within a role, they will leave to achieve their career goals. n Sub-par tech solutions can lead to cognitive overload: Employers also need to be intentional about equipping employees with solutions that reduce the risk of cognitive fatigue. Jeppe Dalberg-Larsen, President at EPOS said: “Business leaders who are invested in the future of their company and the future of their employees need to think intentionally about their hybrid strategies. There is no one size fits all approach. Though we have, in recent years, seen how technology has revolutionised modern work it is no substitute for leadership and culture. Leaders today face a new set of challenges and must put their people at the heart of creating a workplace community that keeps employees engaged in the long-term.” www.eposaudio.com EMPLOYEES PRIORITIZE WELLBEING: Physical and mental wellbeing is critical. ACCESS TO A PHYSICAL OFFICE IS VITAL: of workers around the world say they are more likely to prioritize wellbeing compared with life before the pandemic. Employees want to avoid feeling isolated and 50% say they miss spending time with colleagues in person. of Gen Z and Millennials want a physical office space to learn, grow, and establish themselves in their workplace community. 53% 50% 80% in partnership with AVOIDING BURNOUT AND PURSUING HAPPINESS ARE TOP CAREER DRIVERS: 36% 60% 30% 43% 44% ‘Working too hard’ in the last 12 months led to burnout Over 60% of employees of all ages are keen to continue learning Are happy with their current work/life balance Want to progress and upskill within their current job Intend to change careers to improve overall happiness EMPLOYEES WILL LEAVE IF THEY’RE NOT LEARNING: Global trends set to shape hybrid work in 2023 Just 43% of employees are happy with their work-life balance and 30% are planning a career change If they can’t learn and grow within a role, they will leave to achieve their career goals LCNC platforms are becoming popular Companies’ discussions around low code, no code (LCNC), the new paradigm in application development that reduces or eliminates the need for coding, has increased gradually in recent years. LCNC platforms are becoming popular as companies are pouring millions into digital transformation to cut down lengthy development cycles to create new applications that meet immediate business needs. In line with this, discussions around LCNC grew by 18% year-on-year in 2022, according to GlobalData. www.globaldata.com
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