LinkedIn compared office of the past, present and future

Probably, LinkedIn always has a crowd of office workers from different companies that have nothing to do and can answer a couple of questions. This time, LinkedIn surveyed 7000 respondents about the office of the past, present and future. So, here is the list of top 10 office tools and workplace norms that are dying in the modern office:

1. Tape recorders (79 percent)

2. Fax machines (71 percent)

3. The Rolodex (58 percent)

4. Standard working hours (57 percent)

5. Desk phones (35 percent)

6. Desktop computers (34 percent)

7. Formal business attire like suits, ties, pantyhose, etc. (27 percent)

8. The corner office for managers/executives (21 percent)

9. Cubicles (19 percent)

10. USB thumb drives (17 percent)

Here are the technologies and trends that people say more often represent their work life:

1. Tablets (55 percent)

2. Cloud storage (54 percent)

3. Flexible working hours and smartphones (which tied at 52 percent)

And here are a few “dream” things people would like to see more part of the office experience:

1. A clone or assistant to help during the workday (25 percent)

2. A  place in the office that provides natural sunlight (25 percent)

3. A quiet place in your office where you’re allowed to take a nap (22 percent)

4. And a mute button for their co-workers, so they don’t have to hear them talk.

And here are some wishes which are closer to reality:

1. Private lift to my parking place

2. A chair that would generate heat

3. An office tea trolley

4. A ping pong table

5. A room with a number of punch bags

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