Are you wondering if you’ll be working remotely for 2021 and beyond? You are not alone. Countless companies are trying to keep their operations running as best they can during the pandemic. Many large corporations continue to have their employees working remotely, at least through the summer of 2021. Additionally, many companies are discussing when and how they will return to the office safely, with many enterprises opting in for a hybrid model.
This means employees will return to the office for a few days per week and the remainder of those days working virtually from the comfort of their home using a hybrid model. This is a profound shift in the way companies will structure their future workflow in the organization.
So what does this mean for small businesses and enterprise companies? Remote work will not work for all offices, but it does seem that it is here to stay with nearly 57% of Americans working remotely. The number of remote workers is expected to double according to Upwork’s Future Work Report over the next five years.
If you are a small business struggling to shift your team to the remote work environment or a hybrid model, then offering flexible working arrangements will be important to the companies’ longevity and success. Here are the top 2021 “remote work” trends you can incorporate in your employee success programs as you transition into hybrid work models.
Simplify Technology
The pandemic has digitally transformed the way businesses communicate and collaborate. On average, companies use six apps for their teams to carry out activities. Moving forward, teams will want to see all applications located in a single space for easy access, increasing productivity and reducing technology fatigue.
Collaboration is Key
Managers and product leaders will need to manage collaborative work as it will be more critical than ever. Managing the flows and responsibilities of the team will be done so using technology tools. This will increase employee engagement in companies and lead them to perform better when the collaboration and work are evenly distributed.
Comfort is Here to Stay
During the pandemic, there is no doubt that working from home is the safest option. This gives the employee to work from the comfort of their home office space or couch. Monday reported that 37% of employees are opting for pajamas during their workday with 54% saying they are more productive working from home.
Each employee can find a silver lining whether it is sleeping in later, not commuting to work, or wearing your sweatpants all day. This allows teams to collaborate and engage more effectively with each other using the latest technology tools to stay productive.
LTD Global can assist with your remote work needs
If your company needs assistance with back-office support and finds that hiring a remote worker would be a great solution, LTD Global can help! LTD Global has been providing small businesses with virtual admin services for years and can help complete the finer details to get the job done correctly and efficiently. Feel free to contact LTD Global for more information.