Expected Use of Communication Channels in Next Three to Five Years

Expected Use of Communication Channels in Next Three to Five Years
Expected Use of Communication Channels in Next Three to Five Years

Proof Point

Approximately two-thirds of business executives in Deloitte study expect use of online collaboration platforms, work-based social media and instant messaging to increase in next three to five years

Expected Use of Communication Channels in Next Three to Five Years

March 2018 (percentage)

Note: Data from Deloitte’s 2018 Global Human Capital Trends Survey of 11,070 business and HR leaders over more than 30 countries in March 2018

Proof Point Findings

  • Increased Use of Virtual Channels – Most respondents in Deloitte survey believe use of virtual communication channels to increase in next three to five years from 2018
  • Top Virtual Platforms – Top platforms that respondents believe will see increased use in next three to five years include online collaboration platforms (70%), work-based social media (67%), and instant messaging (62%)
  • Declining Traditional Meetings – At least three in ten survey participants believe use of more traditional channels, such as face-to-face (44%), through phone (30%) or text (30%) is likely to decrease in next three to five years
  • Key Growth Drivers – Include rising preference for cloud-based collaboration tools and solutions, improving network connectivity, and growing demand for business process automation to increase productivity and efficiency

Accelerator

Business Model and Practices

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Sector

Cross-sector

Source

Date Last Updated

December 25, 2018

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