Forward-thinking magazine article, Fast Company, explores the work style of a 100% workspace, and the possibilities are nothing short of mind-blowing. Although one may think that daily video-based meetings and online chatting may isolate an employee in a firm, firms have reported that employees have gotten to know their peers better on a more intimate level. Some employees even reported that it allows individuals to acquaint themselves further with their coworkers as technology eliminates any feelings of anxiety. Additionally, there are many subtle components of video-chatting that give coworkers a glimpse into the life of an employee. Moreover, there is equal social and emotional distance on video chat because bodily and facial cues are still apparent on camera. In fact, the come across just as powerfully which maintains a level of connection that is also reached in person. Therefore, going virtual makes for a very tangible work environment as people are able to maintain connections and relationships with their coworkers, and actually eliminates the inconveniences of finding large work spaces or physical meeting rooms.

I feel that a virtual work environment is the future of office spaces as it can maximize convenience for employees while sustaining positive interaction. This is a very innovative and technological perception of restructuring organizational culture as people are inclined to have more genuine social exchanges over video. However, there is a risk of building “virtual fences” that affect accountability, which is why a firm must be very careful how it chooses to implement a virtual work space. Consequently, I feel that if a firm decides to follow through with adding a technological aspect to a company’s organizational behaviour, it must be done gradually in order to maintain productivity and efficacy.