{"id":1577,"date":"2022-07-12T18:14:11","date_gmt":"2022-07-12T18:14:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/b2btechknowledge.com\/?p=1577"},"modified":"2023-07-18T13:50:37","modified_gmt":"2023-07-18T13:50:37","slug":"how-companies-can-use-technology-to-enable-hybrid-working","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/b2btechknowledge.net\/fr\/latest-news\/news\/how-companies-can-use-technology-to-enable-hybrid-working\/","title":{"rendered":"How companies can use technology to enable hybrid working"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Covid 19 pandemic has totally changed the way we work, with many employees now dividing their time between home and office. Hybrid working seems to be here to stay and many employees are reluctant to return to a scenario where they are office based 100% of the time. As the situation with Covid has improved, many companies have started to encourage their employees to return to the office but are finding many would rather continue to<\/a> work from home<\/u>.<\/p>\n

Organizations need to find ways to enable hybrid working, keeping their workforce happy without compromising productivity or profitability. Technology is key when it comes to implementing a successful hybrid working environment. Let\u2019s look at some of the ways tech can help overcome some of the challenges that companies face.<\/p>\n

What is hybrid work?<\/h2>\n

The hybrid workplace model is one where employees work some of the time from home and some of the time at the office.<\/p>\n\"\"\n

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There are certainly advantages to a flexible working model. From an employee perspective hybrid working may mean a better work-life balance and a reduction in the costs associated with commuting to and from work. Companies have begun to realise the benefits too as it becomes evident that adopting a hybrid model can actually help create a happier, more productive workforce. This McKinsey report<\/a> suggests that nine out of ten organizations will adopt hybrid work models long term.<\/p>\n

How can technology help enable hybrid working?<\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s look at how technology can help organizations to successfully implement a hybrid workplace model.<\/p>\n

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1. Collaboration Tools for better communication and synchronization<\/strong><\/h5>\n

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According to recent data, 28% of employees cite poor communication as the main reason problems arise during a task or a project. Hybrid working often involves accommodating geographical or time zone differences, so the use of collaboration tools can help things run smoothly.<\/p>\n\"\"\n

Team collaboration tools or software applications designed for organizations to track project progress and enable unified communications are invaluable. Products like Microsoft Teams or Slack combine meet, chat, call and document sharing capabilities \u2013 all in one place, <\/em>enabling quick and effective communication.<\/p>\n

Project management apps like Jira, Trello, or Clickup can help track project progress and keep everyone on the team updated and informed.<\/p>\n

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2.\u00a0\u00a0 Office Management Tools<\/strong><\/h5>\n

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For the smooth functioning of your organization, you may need several office management tools.<\/p>\n\"\"\n