Mobile and Cloud applications allow people to work from anywhere. Employee work styles are changing. 84% append at least 1 work day outside of the office. 82% value work-life integration. Employers have a lot of catching up to do. 55% agree that their organisation is committed at the leadership level to close the digital skills gaps within the workforce. 70% are empowered by their organisations to embrace flexi-work. 77% respondents feel that their organisation is equipped for the digital workplace. In terms of technology only 53% agreed that their organisation has invested in analytics and data tools to help make informed and immediate decisions. Only 56% agreed that their organisation has given them tools to simplify and standardize their workflow.  The top 3 attributes in creating collaborative teams: 43% access to collaborative technologies, 41% face-to-face meetings, 38% diverse team members. Read more at: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/jobs/digital-empowerment-of-employees-are-companies-helping/articleshow/59116512.cms

According to a report, it's estimated that by 2016, 36% of all data will be stored in the cloud, with the total spending on cloud computing will amount to $183 billion by the end of this year. Many businesses are moving to software-as-a-service (SaaS) cloud storage as 94% of managers say digital security was improved after transitioning to the cloud, 80% of the businesses on the cloud say it's reduced IT costs, and  52% of companies using cloud applications confess they've led to productivity and thereby increasing efficiency. There are numerous benefits of cloud storage. Read more about the benefits of cloud storage at - http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/inside-erp/cloudy-with-a-chance-of-productivity-top-3-reasons-cloud-storage-will-benefit-your-business-70586