Europas Mittelstand rechnet 2017 mit Veränderungen bei den Arbeitsplätzen, denkt aber weiter positiv
21.03.2017

Europe’s mid-market expects jobs to change in 2017 but remains positive

London/Wallisellen, 21 March 2017 – The overwhelming majority of employees at European mid-sized businesses expect their job roles to change during 2017, according to new research commissioned by Ricoh Europe. 

96% of survey respondents from businesses with 50-500 employees agree that factors such as digital disruption, economic uncertainty and regulatory change will affect their jobs. However, they feel positive and settled in their roles. Only 8% expect to change job and just 12% believe they will have fewer career opportunities in 2017. 

The majority of the 790 mid-market employees polled show a clear appetite for creativity and technology in 2017.

  • 57% expect their business to be more creative with resources 
  • 62% believe their business should do more to use new technology and processes
  • 64% agree that new technologies will significantly increase connectivity

On top of this enthusiasm, 58% of mid-market employees are confident their company will be in a stronger position by the end of the year than it is now. 

Ricoh Europe’s report into how employees expect to be impacted by change in 2017 is available at www.ricoh.ch/en/thoughtleadership
David Mills, CEO of Ricoh Europe, said: “European mid-sized businesses face major structural, resource and behavioural challenges. Despite this, the current period of change shouldn’t be seen as a threat. Economic uncertainty is likely to continue and mid-sized businesses need to step-up. Encouragingly, many employees recognise this fact and want the tools to do so.” 

“Collaborative workforces sit at the heart of every successful business and digital solutions, like cognitive whiteboards, support growth. By calling for digital technologies which make collaboration easier, employees are telling their leaders they want to do the best work possible. They are equally committed to making this change a positive for the business.” 

Louella Fernandes, Associate Director, Quocirca, added: “Without a strategic focus on their information management processes, many businesses will struggle. Companies need to prioritise reviewing their long term digital strategy. These businesses will be best-placed to harness disruption and new ways of working for growth. I expect to see companies increasingly benefiting from tech-driven efficiencies this year. Fostering digital confidence in the workplace is essential for driving this process.”

|About Ricoh|

Ricoh is a leading provider of integrated digital services and print and imaging solutions designed to support digital transformation of workplaces, workspaces and optimize business performance.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh’s global operation reaches customers in approximately 200 countries and regions, supported by cultivated knowledge, technologies, and organizational capabilities nurtured over its 85-year history. In the financial year ended March 2023, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 2,134 billion yen (approx. 16.0 billion USD).

It is Ricoh’s mission and vision to empower individuals to find Fulfillment through Work by understanding and transforming how people work so we can unleash their potential and creativity to realize a sustainable future. 
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