As the restrictions imposed on the movement of people and social interaction begin to lift, people will soon take their first steps into a world that will be very different from the one that they had known pre-Covid-19.
According to Marcus Smith, technical director at Hey Jude, a human-powered digital assistant for busy people, major trends that were gaining momentum before the pandemic hit, have accelerated in its wake. Digital apps have been central to this rapid and meaningful shift, mainly because they have brought accessibility, convenience, and simplicity to the lives of consumers.
Online shopping, on-demand video streaming, virtual meetings, and the like, have been adopted by more people than ever before. While many industry sectors are counting the costs of the Covid-19 crisis, businesses that have adapted and moved swiftly to serve their customers and their employees, are reaping what they have sown.
The accelerated digital transformation that harnesses reduced human interaction, automated tasks, and increased productivity are simplifying the lives of employees during a time where the lines between work life and personal life are blurring.
Employees are finding less time for everyday self-care such as exercise, preparing food, and family time, let alone for arbitrary errands such as paying utility bills or renewing a driver’s licence. Hey Jude, is the world’s first human-powered digital assistant for busy people and gets things done quicker and smarter than they can do so themselves. Digital technologies are also being used to improve the on boarding processes of businesses. While acquiring talent isn’t a priority for many employers right now, HR departments will still need to on-board employees at some point and train them remotely.
Since colleagues and supervisors won’t be able to meet face to face any time soon, employers can leverage the power of digital recognition platforms for peer-to-peer recognition. Digital technologies such as Hey Jude offer innovative ways of managing employee mental health and wellness. Apps have been developed for this purpose, and can relay interactive voice conversations and animations to help workers adjust attitudes and reduce anxiety and depression.
By embracing and migrating to emerging technologies, businesses can better position themselves to navigate the uncharted post-Covid-19 business landscape that lies ahead, and keep their companies on course, now and in the future.
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