Workplace of the future, millennials, and wireless presentation

The steady stream of new graduates searching for jobs are necessitating changes to workplaces and workplace culture. Generation Y - also known as millennials - are redefining the working environment. They are heavily focused on personal development and well-being. They also like to have flexibility and to gain collaborative experiences.  This trend can already be seen happening in Germany. According to the 2019 survey of employees in Germany conducted by the Gensler Research Institute, employees in Germany consider health and well-being as important aspects of a good workplace, followed closely by the ability to maximize individual productivity and promotion of collaboration.  Furthermore, employees today differ from earlier generations primarily in the way they use technology. People born between the 1980s and early 2000s have a strong affinity with technology. Technology forms a significant part of their daily life. Not only do they therefore expect to be able to use contemporary technology in the office, but also expect more than just the basics. They see technology as more than just devices and more than a way of life - the form the very basis of collaboration and innovation in the workplace.

In response to the myriad of changes taking place and to ensure business success, companies need to develop new strategies for attracting new employees and to encourage long-term loyalty. Company policies should support the BYOD trend and introduce the latest technologies in order optimize collaboration.   Young people prefer to use their own personal devices for work. They feel more comfortable using something that they are already familiar with. You infrastructure should therefore be equipped with everything necessary for BYOD.  One of the main areas where BYOD is used is business meetings. Meetings often turn out to be particularly frustrating workplace experiences. A mess of cables on the time and difficulties when changing over when someone else gets up to speak annoy and demotivate staff. Meetings should be short and productive events - and the technology provided in conference rooms should make this possible. When modernizing you meeting rooms, you should consider using wireless HDMI for presentations.  Wireless HDMI presentation systems are a good option for displaying content on a larger screen. This allows all participants to quickly and easily collaborate and express their opinion. Is that not exactly what young people are looking for in a workplace? Implementing a wireless HDMI presentation system therefore represents a futureproof investment.

In order to make working more collaborative and open for your employees, you should consider using BenQ InstaShow^® for wireless presentations. Screen mirroring with minimal latency times and a high degree of reliability displays the content of your laptop screen on the meeting room projector or display. InstaShow^® is a truly plug-and-play solution - no additional software or drivers need installing to give your presentation. InstaShow^® fits well into the 21st century offices and therefore ideal for BYOD environments.

Image 1.  The BenQ InstaShow^® wireless presentation system

Normally, introducing new technology requires a lot of work and expense. Contractors are needed because holes need drilling into walls and cables need laying. An IT specialist is needed to configure your network and who knows all the various passwords. You also need to sort out connections for logging in as well as organize software and driver installation. Training sessions for staff need to be held and the IT service desk will receive plenty of support tickets.  When it comes to being user-friendly, not all wireless HDMI systems are equal nor free from the need for IT support. The InstaShow^® wireless HDMI presentation system from BenQ, however, is guaranteed to save you any additional costs.

No one wants to waste valuable time in meeting having to set up and troubleshooting the equipment. Some people just aren’t good with technology, and others expect technology that is similar to modern smartphones, otherwise they get irritated.  Most wireless presentation system are therefore designed to be used without any special training or long-winded setup. Some solutions nevertheless require software or drivers to be installed. You should therefore choose a system that is truly plug-and-play. BenQ InstaShow^® is so intuitive and user-friendly that even those without any technological abilities will be able to set it up.

Are you ready to improve your meeting room experience? Get your free demo version or learn more about InstaShow^®!