We’ve seen hybrid working become the new norm–with Covid being the driving force – and it's not hard to see why. A flexible approach to work offers the best of both worlds. It combines the comfort of home with the in-office culture and collaborative vibes you can get with colleagues in person.
There are a few key benefits we’ve seen hybrid working provide: Enhanced work-life balance, improved productivity, and cost savings for both employees and companies.
Let’s look at why these perks make hybrid working a game-changer for both employees and employers alike.
Increased Work-Life Balance
Hybrid working brings a welcomed end to the soul-crushing commute and gives space to reclaim hours of your day. It brings forth options to swap the crowded train for a morning surf or a walk with the dog between calls.
By spending up to 79% of their time working remotely, employees can juggle personal commitments, family time, and work without feeling the guilt of sacrificing home life for work objectives.
Plus, businesses that jump on the hybrid bandwagon see a boost in employee well-being, productivity, and engagement. It can even unlock access to people that wouldn't normally be available to make it to the office.
It’s a win-win – happier workers within companies that get more done and grow accordingly. Who wouldn't want that?
Enhanced Productivity
Here’s the good news for organisations: Leaders are waking up to why hybrid work is here to stay. Gartner found that companies offering “radical flexibility” saw a 40% increase in high performers.
Employees, when trusted with flexibility, don’t just loaf around in their pyjamas all day. When done effectively, it can be a true differentiator for an organisation aiming to attract (and retain) the best possible people to work for them.
If you’re still on the fence, maybe it’s time to jump on the hybrid bandwagon and see how it affects output.
Saving that $$$
Hybrid working is a financial game-changer too. For employees, it means less cash spent on petrol, parking, and overpriced lunches. For businesses, the savings are even greater.
Companies can cut back on massive office spaces and slash utility bills. With fewer bums on seats, there’s no need to rent out an entire floor in an overpriced skyscraper. Siemens found that over half the companies they surveyed are planning to shrink their office space in the next couple of years.
The tech you need to make it happen
It’s all well and good to say you want to offer hybrid working as a business, but what does it look like in reality? The tech is a key aspect to making hybrid working seamless and enjoyable for all.
We’re big fans of Cisco here at Enject. Cisco offers a suite of tools to actually make hybrid working a reality such as:
- Meraki: simplifies network deployment, management, and security and provides incredible visibility and control from one beautiful dashboard.
- Umbrella: a cloud-native security platform, protects your workforce from internet-based threats, blocking malicious domains and shielding users from malware.
- Webex: an integrated suite of collaboration tools that includes video conferencing, team messaging, file sharing, and virtual event hosting capabilities.
- Cisco Duo: a cloud-based multi-factor authentication platform that enhances security by requiring a second form of verification beyond passwords for accessing applications and data.
Combining the three provides a holistic approach to hybrid working. It offers centralised management, enhanced security, and seamless communication, unlocking the productivity and agility needed for effective hybrid work.
Did you adopt de facto hybrid working in a hurry, perhaps during COVID? At Enject, we specialise in creating seamless hybrid work environments that boost productivity, cut costs, and keep your team engaged and happy.
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