A presentation on how the convergence of media platforms and the paradigm shift affects the modern workspace and working culture.

1. DIGC 202
GLOBAL NETWORKS
LIQUID LABOUR:
A modern workspace in the
technological era
Presented by:
Gerard Peter
Liza Anna James
Wong Sher Min

2. THE MODERN WORKSPACE TODAY…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LP1D
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3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. TOOLS USED
 Gadgets
- smartphones, tablets,
bluetooth audio speakers
 Platforms
- Skype, Google
Hangouts, iMessenger
 Social Media
- Facebook, Twitter,
Instagram, LinkedIn

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12. 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

13. PODCAST
Format:
Audio
Creative Process:
- Draft out our points
- research
-consolidate content direction
-- recording and editing
-- upload on online platform
-- track

14. 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

15. https://soundcloud.com/charthewhale/liquid-labour-a-modern-workspace-
in-the-technology-era

16. Conclusion
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