The global pandemic has clearly demonstrated that working remotely can increase productivity, boost employee engagement and reduce costs. A significant proportion of employees want to continue doing this in the future, at least for a while. A study from Citrix Systems, Inc. indicates that more than 90% of employees prefer flexible working, and that 82% of companies plan to adopt hybrid models to adapt to it and realize its benefits. But the transition is not without risk.
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While attractive on the surface, hybrid work models can spark a new digital divide which, if left unchecked, will quickly create two categories of workers and permeate the workplace with inequalities and misunderstandings. To succeed in this transition, companies will have to implement technologies and new work policies in order to create a fair environment. This will allow employees, whether working remotely or face-to-face, to be equally involved, to collaborate transparently and efficiently, and to make significant contributions to fuel innovation and the growth of the company. ‘business.
Maintain an equal level of access to information and technology …
“The 100% telework imposed by the pandemic has, in many ways, leveled the playing field,” said Tim Minahan, executive vice president of business strategy at Citrix. “In a remote working world, everyone appears equally on the screen and has the same access to information and opportunities to contribute to a project. As companies move towards hybrid models, they need to maintain this cohesive, inclusive and equal experience to ensure that no employee is disadvantaged because of their workplace and to benefit from improvements in terms of efficiency and productivity that more flexible work models can bring. “
… thanks to a shared digital workspace
To effectively minimize the digital divide that hybrid work portends, companies have an interest in implementing a shared digital workspace that establishes a common and transparent environment in which teams have consistent access to applications and information. , and can collaborate effectively on projects to get the job done, wherever it’s done. Accompanied by company policies that encourage collaborative and equitable working methods, these spaces can promote efficient work execution from any location, thanks to:
• Reliable access to the business resources people need to collaborate and work anywhere – in the office, at home, or on the go.
• Contextual security to keep personal and corporate information secure, regardless of device or location.
• A shared environment to streamline execution, improve collaboration, and ensure equitable access and information sharing for all team members, regardless of their workplace.
Citrix Workspace Achieves Total Fairness of Work
By leveraging the tools of Citrix Workspace ™, organizations can build and maintain efficient hybrid work environments and set standards for employees to collaborate successfully. “The future of work lies in digital workspaces that empower employees and teams to perform at their best, no matter where they are physically located,” says Tim Minahan.
Citrix Workspace also includes low-code workflow tools that businesses can use to automate work and build solutions that meet the evolving needs of their employees and business. Citrix, for example, designed an application using Citrix Podio ™, its workflow automation tool, which enables teams to coordinate their activities in distributed environments by taking into account the following factors:
• Whether the meetings will be held in one or more places
• Whether team members will join meetings using individual or conference room cameras
• Collaborative work management tools can be used to enable employees from other geographies to participate Another Citrix Workspace app enables employees to access the space they need, when and where they need it , to be as efficient and productive as possible. From their laptops, tablets or mobile devices, they can:
• Visualize the people who will be present in an office so that they can decide when to go there to optimize their time
• Book a conference room if they need a place to collaborate with their teams or contact their clients
• Reserve an office if they want a quiet space where they can concentrate and do individual work.
“Hybrid work is the way of the future, and companies that understand the risks inherent in this model carefully plan their transition and can avoid the pitfalls by fostering inclusive environments where their employees have the same opportunity to innovate and innovate. create from anywhere, while contributing to their own success and that of their business, ”adds Tim Minahan.
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