While the Employment Rights Act is set to introduce a range of new compliance measures that will need to be addressed by senior management, it also seeks to reshape the culture of workplaces.

There is an ongoing focus on establishing true equality in the workplace, with the focus being primarily on gender equality.

Even as the law pushes for more equitable workplaces, it is necessary for accounting firms to understand the role that technology can play in shaping the underlying culture of their firms.

What can cause power imbalances in the workplace?

Discussing power imbalances in the workplace can often be a sensitive topic, given that it sounds somewhat accusatory from the outset.

However, there are times when a power imbalance may arise incidentally as a result of how work is structured.

This means that even when management teams have the best of intentions, they might accidentally be perpetuating systems that disadvantage talented individuals.

When this happens, it can be frustrating for team members who feel that their contributions are not being truly recognised.

For instance, in an environment where it is necessary to make achievements known, they may struggle to flourish if anxiety or modesty gets in the way.

If senior managers want to get the most out of their team and create a truly inclusive workplace, then it will be necessary to find a way to break down barriers.

How can technology make a workplace more inclusive?

Technology can serve to break down barriers by unifying the way that people work and enabling more accountants to thrive in the space.

When work is filtered through one consistent system, it can be easier to see the achievements of others without them having to go out of their way to shout about it.

Workflows no longer become siloed by individuals, as they can establish firm-wide visibility.

Glasscubes is particularly useful at breaking down barriers, given that it is simple to use and yet incredibly powerful.

By using Glasscubes, senior managers can better coordinate teams and see how different individuals come together to add their strengths to the team.

In instances where it is beneficial for team members to do hybrid or remote work, this can be done with confidence, as all work can still flow through Glasscubes, meaning that not being in the office does not serve to disadvantage anyone.

A major part of making workplaces more inclusive is giving the provisions to let everyone work in the way that best suits them.

Having a strong piece of technology to unify work can allow senior management teams to offer more flexibility, knowing that work will be done as well, if not better, than before.

Shifting workplace attitudes and demographics are causing senior management teams to rethink how best to support workers and embracing technology can be an effective way of achieving this.

Book a demo today to find out how Glasscubes can help accounting firms achieve their goals for their workplace culture.