The document discusses how to create a better-connected workplace that leverages smart technologies to enhance productivity, health, and happiness of employees. It emphasizes the need for a strategic approach in integrating technology and adopting new working practices, as well as the importance of fostering a connected mindset among employees. The benefits of such a workplace include increased employee satisfaction, better talent retention, improved efficiency, and a more innovative organizational culture.

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How to build a
better-connected
workplace
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2. The future of
the workplace
It goes without saying that new trends
and new technologies have changed
the way we work almost beyond recognition.
But the workplace itself continues to play
a central role in economic, commercial and
social life – it’s not going anywhere. So what
will the workplace of the future look like?
Smart technologies are evolving fasterthan ever
and disruptive newcompetitors are presenting
employerswith newchallenges, resulting in fresh
pressures and increased competition.
But change also brings opportunities, and this guide
aims to helpyou make the most of them.We’ll help
employers approach existing policies and practices
from a fresh perspective, and re-examine their
strategies so theirbusinesses continue to thrive.

3. What is the
connected
workplace?
The connected workplace is a space,
and a concept, which enhances the
productivity, health and happiness of
employees and helps them work better
together. Connected workplaces are
more productive, more responsive and
better attuned to their customers so
they’re also able to attract employees
with the same qualities.
It’s not simplyabout introducing technology
intoyourexistingworkplace, although
technologyis part of it. You also need to
cultivate a connected mindset andway
of doing things, startingwith developing a
strategyforyourworkplace, before introducing
the right technology, supported bypolicies
and training.

4. How to build a
better-connected
workplace

5. Rethink what
a workplace
can be
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Your employees expect world-class technology.
After all, that’s what they use at home.
Give them high-speed Internet, the best hardware and
devicesyou can afford, and plentyof supportwhen
theyneed it. This might be a big step, but programs like
Samsung’s Enterprise Device Program,which offersyou
technical support and purchase guarantees, can make it
much easier.
Stop thinking of your office as a building and start
seeing it as a network of people.
Thanks to 4G and fast mobile Internet theworkplace is no
longerconstrained byspace ortime.
Blend physical and virtual workspaces so staff
can work the way they find most productive.
Think about howyou could usevirtual realityequipment
like the Samsung GearVR and Gear360 to createvirtual
training and otherexperiences foryouremployees.

6. 86%
of CEOs think it is
crucial to success to
champion the use of
digital technologies 1
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1 Source PWC 2015 Global Digital IQ Survey
What are the benefits?
You’ll have an easier time attracting and retaining
talent in a fiercely competitive environment:
if your employees can work from anywhere,
then potential barriers like location or personal
cost are removed.
Without the frustration of dealing with
uncooperative or out-of-date technology,
your employees will be less stressed and
more productive.
Allowing employees to work in the way they
want not only saves time and money, it also
means your staff will feel respected, increasing
their happiness and even (according to some
studies) their productivity.

7. Embrace
the smart
workplace
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Connect your physical workplace.
Creating ‘smart’ offices and factories can giveyou
fine control of the environment, helping to make
it saferand more energyefficient.
Wearable devices could improve employees'
health and wellbeing, and help them work
more efficiently.
Thanks to advances in communications technology,
you can nowuse affordable smart devices, sensors and
wearables, like the Samsung GearS2 to gatherdata
about the health and performance of equipment,
systems and even employees.
Get your head in the cloud.
Byembracing the cloud and app-basedworking the
workplacewill no longerbe limited byhardware and
can exploit the potential of software.
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8. 87%
of employees report
that businesses can
drive innovation through
digital technology 2
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2 Source Deloitte, The ConnectedWorkplace
What are the benefits?
With a more energy-efficient office and more
employees working remotely, you’ll be able
to make better use of space, reduce energy
consumption and save money in the long term.
Automating manual processes frees up time
previously spent on routine tasks as well
reducing risk and the possibility of human error.
Human input can then be used where it’s most
useful – for assessments and decisions that
require critical thinking.
A smart workplace generates more data,
which can give you new information about
your systems and processes. This deeper
understanding of how your business operates
makes it easier to see new opportunities and
increase revenue.

9. Set out a
technology
strategy
Take technology beyond the IT department.
Technologyinvestment, innovation and strategic planning
needs to happen throughout the business, so make sure
you involve keydecision makers across the organisation.
Think like a startup.
To stayahead of trends and competitorsyou need to be
agile andwilling to trynewthings aswell as promoting
joined up thinking across departments.
Pave the way with a solid strategy.
Make introducing newtechnologies less disruptive by
having awell-thought-through tech strategy.
Ratherthan buying newtechnologyas andwhenyou need
it, develop a comprehensive technologystrategywhich
links toyourplans forgrowth and talent acquisition.
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10. 68%
of tech investment
occurs outside of IT 3
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3 Source PWC 2015 Global Digital IQ Survey
What are the benefits?
Increased agility means being able to take
advantage of new opportunities and being
more robust in the face of competition and
disruptive events.
Armed with an appropriate technology strategy
you’ll be better able to make future-proof
investments in technology that’s right for your
business. Assess the technology you’ve invested in
alongside performance data to calculate ROI and
help inform your strategy and future spending.
Having the right technology, and the right attitude
towards it, will help you stand out in the race for
talent. Technical solutions can also help you build
better, more cost-effective relationships with
your clients.

11. Adopt next
generation
attitudes
& policies
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Rethink the way your employees work to help
them be more effective.
Give staff the freedom towork in thewaytheyfeel is
most productive forthem.
Set clear boundaries to get the most from remote
working and BYOD (bring your own device).
Theseways ofworking can present securitythreats,
so make sureyou have a policyand devices that keep
you covered and giveyou plentyof protection. Most new
Samsung devices are protected bySamsung Knox, our
defence-grade securitywhich is built into the hardware
and software.
Set up your space to support new ways
of working.
Trypromoting collaborationwith open plan offices or
encouraging remoteworking byproviding hot desks,
and include the changes inyourcorporate space policy.

12. 89%
of companies are
enabling their employees
to use their own devices
at work 4
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workplace
4 Source CISCO, The Financial Impact of BYOD
What are the benefits?
New tech and new solutions are more effective
when accompanied by the right policies and
training, because staff know exactly how to
use them. And a working environment which is
powered by technology and embraced by staff
will help your organisation be more collaborative,
innovative and productive.
Giving employees more freedom over where
and how they work can feel like a big departure
from the way you work at the moment. But do it
properly and you could soon have an office full
of happier, more productive people.
Taking steps to protect business buildings,
property and systems can make a big difference
– many risks can be avoided if employees
understand what they should and shouldn’t
be doing.

13. Visit our business site to find out how we can empower
your employees to live and work more effectively,
and learn how Samsung technology can give your
organisation a chance to grow and compete in today's
fast-moving economy.
samsungatwork.com
linkedin.com/company/samsung-at-work
twitter.com/samsungbizeu
youtube.com/user/SamsungAtWork
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