The purpose of this corporate-academia engagement is to create a learning experience that infuses the real-world complexities and thoughtful insights of the panellists with their academic and technical proficiency. The current times offer a unique opportunity for budding managers to learn how industry veterans respond to such volatile business scenarios in a very practical setting.
While technology and the internet have allowed us to transcend geographical boundaries, they have raised concerns over security and the adverse effect on interpersonal networks and relationships, both professional and personal, between colleagues separated by distance.
In the absence of the control that proximity provides, employers are trying to ascertain methods to reduce potential distractions, engage with employees, develop improved communication benchmarks to prevent poor decisions, and boost the overall productivity of the organization. Virtual assistants and the whole gamut of innovative solutions that technology has to offer are being deployed by organizations to ensure undiminished interactions, establish trust, and foster cooperation.
New studies pointing to increasing mental health problems and burnout experienced by employees while working from home have brought discussions regarding the perils of remote working to the fore. Human resource experts and leaders are tasked with treading the delicate line between employee satisfaction and organizational growth.
With all signs indicating that virtual workplaces are here to stay, the discussion revolving around how their use can be maximized and associated risks be mitigated becomes even more pertinent.
The theme of the event highlights the relevance of these challenges that the panel will address in what promises to be an insightful deliberation.
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