New trends in work — home office or work from the office?
It is impossible to hide that it was the COVID-19 pandemic that forever changed the way we work. We were surprised by the need to find a quick solution to ensure continuity of work, and it must be admitted that Agile we have dealt with it. Companies moved their operations to employees' homes and so Oficina de casa permanently entered not only our language, but also into the Labor Code 😉
As the world emerged from the pandemic, employers and employees faced a choice: continue working remotely, return to their offices, or adopt a hybrid model. The pandemic is no longer with us, and the dilemmas have remained the same.
Home Office vs. Working in the Office
Oficina de casa: Remote work has become commonplace for millions of people around the world. Its advantages are numerous: saving time and money for commuting, greater flexibility and the possibility of better management of private and professional time. Many employees value the comfort of working from home, which contributes to an increase in their productivity and satisfaction.
Work in the Office: However, working in the office also has its undeniable advantages. Direct contact with the team promotes better communication, building relationships and synergies in the group. The office is also a place where it is easier to separate work from private life, which is more difficult to achieve with remote work.
Hybrid Model: More and more companies are opting for a hybrid model, combining the advantages of both approaches. Employees can work part of the week from home and part from the office, allowing flexibility while maintaining the benefits of teamwork.
The Importance of Modern UC&C Systems
Regardless of the chosen model of work, modern systems play a key role Unified Communications and Collaboration (UC&C) - Technology that enables effective communication and collaboration, regardless of the location of employees.
The pandemic has accelerated the development and adaptation of UC&C systems. This applies both to the individual equipment of the workplace at home, but above all, changes in the equipment of videoconference rooms have become necessary. The vendor market responded to users' needs quickly and efficiently by offering features that were previously unattainable or rarely used.
Innovations in Video Conference Room Equipment
Employees returning to offices, still want to be presented at company meetings as if they were their individual participants. For this reason, one of the most innovative solutions, but also intuitive to use, appeared, i.e. the possibility of dividing the image from the conference room into individual frames. With this feature, remote conference attendees can see each person in the room in a separate, separate view window.
Such functions are ideal in a hybrid model, where part of the team works remotely, and part from the office. With high-tech cameras and software that also uses AI, each participant can feel like an equal member of the meeting, regardless of where they are.
Modern UC&C systems are an investment that pays for itself by improving work efficiency and employee satisfaction, but now there is also must have. The highest quality of connections is no longer enough. It is the functionalities that revolutionize the way we communicate and collaborate at a distance that are now worth their weight in gold.
Whether your business is home office, in-office or hybrid, our UC&C solutions will help meet new challenges and fully exploit the potential of modern technology. See how our HP Poly, Logitech and Avaya systems can make everyday team work easier and more efficient.