The Covid-19 pandemic has completely changed the way people view places of work. Before the pandemic, most people worked primarily from their offices. But the pandemic forced them to leave those offices and work from home.
Today, technology has made it possible to work from anywhere without reducing productivity. Businesses have also realized they could save on expenses by having some employees work remotely. Now most organizations operate a hybrid environment, where some employees work in the office and others from home.
That said, what technology do businesses need to facilitate collaboration between remote and in-person workers?
Below is an overview of emerging technologies companies can use to enhance hybrid collaboration.
- Content Management / Digitization. Content management helps organize files and stores them in the cloud, where employees can access them remotely making remote collaboration easier.
- Document Management Systems. They help businesses provide real-time updates on work processes. Therefore, managers can keep in touch with employees anywhere and monitor work progress in real-time.
- Automated Workflows. An automated workflow simplifies the movement of work from one stage to another. It follows business rules to automatically route documents and ensure consistency in business processes. When a business uses workflow automation on difficult tasks, it saves employees time, allowing them to focus more on projects.
- Secure Collaboration. Sharing digital data without securing it can expose confidential information. But with secure collaboration, you can share documents with dispersed employees with higher security, governance, and compliance.
- Intelligent Boardrooms. There are interactive meetings that integrate video conferencing and whiteboard tools into the meeting space. They allow a few dispersed attendees to have an open, interactive discussion.
- Unified Communications. There are communication platforms that integrate video, audio, and text communication into one application. They come with many features that help remote teams collaborate on shared projects.
Can Your Business Support Hybrid Collaboration?
Hybrid teams often experience challenges, where remote members can’t access physical resources from the office. If your business doesn’t have the right collaborative tools, managing hybrid teams can be challenging. Luckily, you don’t have to do it yourself. You can outsource the services from a Managed IT provider.
Without the burden of figuring out how to manage the technology for your hybrid team, you’ll have time to focus on growing your business.
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