How Has the Workplace Changed Over Time

How Has the Workplace Changed Over Time The workplace is a very different place to what it used to be 30 years ago or more. From the introduction of new technology and tools, to the rising trend of remote working, the modern office has adapted in a number of ways to cater for changes in employees needs and working styles. So just how much has the workplace changed over the years and what could it possibly look like in another 30 years to come? Jive have taken a look at the evolution of the workplace over time and how different working life is now, compared to 30 years ago. 1970s 1990s: Offices used to be made up of cubicles and c-suites. Employees were more often encouraged to work independently and stay on focus at all times, much different to the modern workplace where collaboration is encouraged. Workplaces were a lot less tech orientated    most business communication took place over landlines and in person and documents were all hard copies. Email, Word processor and the first personal computers were all invented in the 1970s, however mobiles were not around until 1988 and  the internet was not created until 1990. 2000 Today: There is more focus on feeling comfortable  in the workplace, with things such as standing desks, comfy seating and remote working having  been introduced in recent years to keep staff  happy and  motivated. The modern workplace is all about  social collaboration and rising tech trends. New tools and technology has transformed the way that we work, from video software such as Skye being introduced in the early 00s and  social media rising in popularity a couple of years later. The internet, smart phones, online file sharing, etc. has all made it possible for us to work anywhere and everywhere, which has lead to a rise in remote working and collaborate  with people  on the other side of the world with ease. With technology comes distractions however, and 40% of someones productive time is taken up by shifting between tasks. What will the future workplace be like? With the increase in remote working, will physical  offices still exist? In the future Jive predict that there will be virtual reality software, new web browsing capabilities and super speedy file transfer software, which will all make working remotely easier. Image: Shutterstock