The individual employee and the technology they choose are leading factors that will shape the workplace over the next five years, according to a recent report.

Citrix’ annual Technology Landscape document developed by the company’s CTO office, pointed out that enterprises are becoming matchmakers, pairing great talent to great work as they embrace the freelance and creative economies.

Future generations will demand that their workplace embrace anywhere, any device and anytime practices, it said. Workplaces that adopt these practices will attract the highest caliber of talent, thrive and grow beyond expectations.
 
The “Personal Digital Advantage” is made up of all the digital tools, hardware and software, that enable people to work and live faster and better. Its value is found when individuals master five specific practices, which are seamless multi-device experiences, attention and information management, speed learning, real-time digital assistance and time warping through automation.

Meanwhile, an abundance of technology gives individuals more freedom to create and make unique contributions to society. 

The recent emergence of Internet-enabled sharing economies, such as Uber and AirBnB, and giving economies, such as those enabled by Kickstarter, will become more pervasive. The ongoing growth of readily available free tools and technologies, and the increased sharing of resources, will act to enhance the quality of life of greater humanity, said the report.
 
Johnny Karam, regional vice president, Citrix MEA, said: “The Citrix CTO Landscape Report offers a unique perspective on trends moving the market as seen from a breadth of experts who spend countless hours talking with customers, partners and industry influencers.

“We’ve been watching many of these trends for years, but the one consistent theme we see is the desire for people to have freedom and flexibility to merge their work and personal lives.  This report provides an up-to-date view into the trends that will be embraced by successful businesses and individuals over the next five years.” - TradeArabia News Service