DIGC 202

GLOBAL NETWORKS

Presented by:

Gerard Peter

Liza Anna James

Wong Sher Min

LIQUID LABOUR:

A modern workspace in the

technological era

THE MODERN WORKSPACE TODAY…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LP1D

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IWORK

“The art of (non)space management”

One centralized computer (mainframe)

Personal computers

(distributed computing)

Breaking of borders

A networked character is formed to enhance free

flow of information needed

Work Style: ‘A way of working and a way of being at

work

SUBTOPICS

Lifestyle

“How important is it to separate where you work

and where you live?”

Team working & Communication

- Virtual meetings

- Co-working spaces

Efficiency & Productivity

- Quality v. Quantity

KEY MESSAGES

The accessibility of the internet, enables us to be connected 24/7, through open platforms from our devices/tools.

Able to work from anywhere with the proper tools, and not confined inside a 4-walled office space.

iCloud has enabled information to be accessible from anywhere without hassle of carrying your laptop everywhere.

Blurring the lines between personal life and working space.

Eg. when we do get home we are still expected to reply emails, when we are at work we are expected to be scrolling social media

Moderating and setting clear boundaries for oneself to have a healthy balance, between working and personal space.

TOOLS USED

Gadgets

- smartphones, tablets,

bluetooth audio speakers

Platforms

- Skype, Google

Hangouts, iMessenger

Social Media

- Facebook, Twitter,

Instagram, LinkedIn

Source: londonlovesbusiness.com

THE PROS & CONS

Work from home

Connect with others from

around the world

Information dissemination is

faster, & more accurate

Information is on cloud!

Real- time conversations

Cross country Skype calls

Ability to work and attend to

personal issues

More exciting workspace

Decrease productivity

Increase in external stimuli

Stress of booking in

advance

No distinguishing between

work and social life

Less face to face time, less

trust/ understanding

Hard to find a common free

time to discuss issues

PODCASTFormat:

Audio

Creative Process:

- Draft out our points

- research

-consolidate content direction

-- recording and editing

-- upload on online platform

-- track

PUTTING AUDIO CONTENT

OUT THERE

Posted on Soundcloud (made public)

- Open platform for collaboration and showcase

-- Community is able to like, comment and download

We are no longer just the consumer,

From a consumer to a prosumer

https://soundcloud.com/charthewhale/liquid-labour-a-modern-

workspace-in-the-technology-era

Yes, technology and globalization has changed the modern

workspace in terms of how we work and the working

environment BUT it is still up to the person to prioritize

individually and also to understand his or her working style

to cope up with the paradigm shift

Conclusion