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Key Workplace Transformation Decisions Shifting From CHROs to CEOs: Infosys Study
BANGALORE, India, March 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --

    - Enhanced productivity and delivering superior customer experience are 
primary triggers for adoption of workplace 
      transformation

    - Choosing the right solutions, data security, and organizational buy-in 
are key concerns

    - Digital transformation tops the workplace modernization agenda for 
organizations

Infosys Knowledge Institute 
[https://www.infosys.com/about/knowledge-institute/](IKI), the thought 
leadership and research arm of Infosys [https://www.infosys.com/](NYSE: INFY), 
today published a global research report on the workplace transformation 
landscape titled, 'Drive Change from Within.' The research revealed that CEOs 
are now prioritizing on driving a workplace transformation roadmap and 
contributing to its development in the organization.

Infosys surveyed more than 1,300 senior leaders from banking, healthcare, 
manufacturing, retail, telecom, and energy and utility firms, with revenues of 
more than $1 billion, for this report. The study offers a detailed view into 
how transforming the workplace can lead to the growth and success of an 
enterprise in today's competitive landscape, market dynamics, and customer 
expectations. It also provides perspectives on workplace transformation trends, 
adoption of various contemporary tools, transformation benefits, and 
apprehensions, across organizations.

Key findings of the survey:

- 45 percent respondents believe that CEOs are the most influential in driving 
a workplace transformation roadmap. 

- 57 percent of organizations consider digital tools (e.g. enterprise 
productivity suites, enterprise communication software etc.) to have the 
maximum impact on workplace transformation. The impact of digital tools on 
workplace transformation is ranked higher than that of physical elements (e.g. 
co-working, smart buildings, etc.) and cultural changes (e.g. training & 
upskilling, work-life balance, etc.), which are at 38 percent and 15 percent 
respectively. 

-Organizations strongly believe that digital workplace transformation can 
improve collaboration across teams (86 percent), and provide superior customer 
experience (84 percent). 

-Adoption of the workplace transformation strategy is well underway with more 
than 80 percent organizations already having a well-defined strategic roadmap 
in place. 

-55 percent of respondents reckon choosing the right solutions/technology is a 
significant concern before embarking on workplace transformation. During 
implementation, data security (77 percent) and obtaining a buy-in across the 
organization (74 percent) were stated as the biggest challenges. 

-The ability to drive alignment with business outlook (60 percent), leverage 
the latest technologies (55 percent) and manage cultural change (53 percent) 
are seen as the top advantages of working with external partners for workplace 
transformation. 

- While workplace strategy and implementation is prevalent across industries, 
Banking, Financial Services & Insurance, Retail, Consumer Goods, Logistics, 
Communications, Media and Technology sectors lead the pack. 

Ravi Kumar, President, Infosys, said, "The current multi-generational workforce 
demands a workplace that is highly collaborative, productive and engaging. 
Therefore, today organizations are utilizing the power of digital technologies 
to create a modern workplace where employees aspire to grow not just as 
individuals but as a focused network of teams. This entails reimagining 
employee experience and engagement in a meaningful way, while encouraging 
collaboration and ensuring information security. This report reinforces that 
workplace transformation has moved beyond physical infrastructure and has 
become a key priority for the C-suite who are looking to empower their 
employees with the right set of digital tools and fresh experiences."

John Laherty, Senior Research Analyst, NelsonHall, said, "The paradigm shift in 
the workplace transformation space has made it imperative for organizations to 
provide their employees 'consumer-like' experiences. The research report by 
Infosys, 'Drive Change from Within' highlights the fact that companies are 
embracing digital tools and technologies in order to foster collaborative 
workplaces which will culminate into increased efficiencies. Organizations 
today stand to gain from building workplaces that enable employees to utilize 
their true potential, increase their productivity and provide a seamless user 
experience without compromising on security. The first movers in this 
transformation journey can use this competitive edge to their advantage and get 
more value from their workplace, faster."

For a full copy of the report, please visit: 
https://www.infosys.com/services/microsoft-cloud-business/insights/workplace-transformation-research-study.html


Survey Methodology 

Over 1,300 senior leaders from banking, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, 
telecom, and energy and utility firms, with revenues of more than $1 billion 
were surveyed for the study. These business leaders represent some of the 
leading organizations operating across the United States, the United Kingdom, 
Europe, and Australia–New Zealand (ANZ).

About Infosys

Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. 
We enable clients in 46 countries to navigate their digital transformation. 
With over three decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of 
global enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through their digital 
journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI-powered core that helps 
prioritize the execution of change. We also empower the business with agile 
digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and customer 
delight. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement 
through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our 
innovation ecosystem.

Visit www.infosys.com to see how Infosys (NYSE: INFY) can help your enterprise 
navigate your next.

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