14. How the Pandemic is Highlighting the Need for Automation

<p>The global pandemic is exposing operational risk and driving the need for more automation across all industries. On this episode, Blue Prism’s Brad Hairston talks with Jim Shand, a leader in the automation practice of the global advisory AlixPartners, who explains how companies are re-thinking their operating models post COVID-19.</p> <p>Here’s what we talked with Jim about:</p> <p>* How the pandemic is driving businesses, regardless of industry or shape/size, to re-think how work gets done going forward</p> <p>* How the pandemic is bringing the “Future of Work,” enabled by the digital workforce, to reality</p> <p>* Where most companies will begin digital transformation</p> <p>* Foundational elements of the operating model that need to be addressed as companies begin to introduce digital labor into their workforce</p> <p>* How and when companies can begin the digital workforce journey in the midst of this pandemic</p> <p><em>To ensure that you never miss an episode of Generation Digital Workforce, make sure to subscribe! </em></p>