2022 has begun! Time to shortly recapitulate 2021, using a significant figure: 40%. That’s the growth of video conferencing during the last few years. Based on that fact, we can say that the way of working has changed significantly. A combination of working at the office, working from home and a lot of other alternatives became trendy. It’s no lie that 2021 was the catalyst for hybrid working, which does not just mean ‘working from home’. A lot of other aspects come across. And let’s say Discorp is the specialist when it comes to this new vision of work. So, let’s go into it!
The key ingredients
Lots of people combine some days in the office with working the rest of the week from home. And that’s how we can summarize what hybrid working means. It’s the fact that you can work time- and location independently, and even more efficiently.
But in order to succeed, it’s important to keep some aspects in mind. Take the fact that people must always keep in touch with their colleagues. It is not that evident, given that they may be miles apart. People must feel present and involved during meetings, whether they join from a huddle room or their desk at the office, from home, or even on the go.
Fortunately, a lot of solutions are available. It all starts with a personal well-equipped workspace and the right, personal tools – from a speakerphone or a headset to a high-quality webcam. As a manager, you should provide such a workspace, with the best digital tools to guarantee high-end collaboration.
And one thing is for certain: virtual collaboration is here to stay. We’re sure a lot of new solutions are coming. To be continued in 2022…
Home office set-up
Home office
Working from home: an easy workspace, where virtual collaboration is possible and ergonomic tools are available.
Headset – dual screen set-up – ergonomic mouse and keyboard – docking station – …
At the office
At the office
Your office may consist of a combination of fixed and flexible workspaces. Colleagues who are combining working from home and going to the office do not always need a fixed space to work. They can share a desk, meaning you can save a lot on office space.
The benefits
This tendency offers a lot of possibilities and benefits, both for the employee itself, as for the company. The concentration increases, and therefore performance. But there are a lot of other benefits. Let’s talk about two:
Pitfalls are there to be solved
All people are different. Some are introvert, others extravert. Some people might be too excited to go on-site – to keep real-life contact with their team members. For them, it might seem like a punishment to stay at home all day. Others are somewhat reserved during online meetings. They may feel left behind. Although, there are solutions to keep all employees enthusiastic about hybrid working.
Discorp is ready for 2022!
We leave 2021 behind and are up and running for a new year. Thanks to our expertise, experience, and know-how, we know exactly how to handle 2022. With new solutions in prospect, we are ready for a new year, full of new technological advantages. let’s take virtual collaboration to a whole new level!