Cavell Cloud Conversations
Cavell provides strategic advice to organisations enabling the Intelligent Workplace. We deliver independent research, actionable analysis and strategic advisory services to communications providers, technology vendors and investors who are shaping the future of business communications.
Cavell Cloud Conversations will bring you bitesize podcasts with some of the world's leading technology brands and most interesting speakers. Learn about the latest innovations, trends and emerging technology across areas such as IoT, networking, communications, and collaboration. Each episode is hosted by a member of the Cavell Analyst Team who will be joined by a special guest from the technology industry to discuss a particular trend or topic.
Cavell Cloud Conversations
Collaboration or Surveillance? The New Reality of Communication Platforms
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In this episode of the Cavell Cloud Conversations, we explore how modern communication platforms have evolved into powerful hubs for both collaboration and workforce management. As these tools increasingly include employee monitoring features, new questions arise about trust, transparency, and the impact on team dynamics.
We unpack how businesses are adopting these technologies, why high usage is crucial, and what happens when productivity tracking becomes part of everyday work. From activity management profiles to the growing expectation of being “visible” online, we dive into the opportunities and tensions shaping the future of workplace communication.
Key topics:
• The evolution of communication platforms
• How monitoring influences team trust and productivity
• The balance between management needs and employee comfort
• Transparency and employee perspectives
• Challenges of integrating workforce management tools
Featured sound bites:
• "We've paid for it, we need adoption to be high."
• "Do you think that is a tension that exists?"
• "Measuring and monitoring you can create tension."
If you're interested in the intersection of technology adoption, work culture, and the future of digital collaboration, this episode is a must-listen.
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