Poly Says Hybrid Working is the New Collaboration Imperative
A new report reveals that astutely navigating work practices, spaces and culture will help respond to crisis, redefine the purpose and reinvent the future of work
Plantronics, a global communications company that powers meaningful human connection and collaboration, issued a new report that highlights a granular shift in focus from “place” to “purpose” of work as businesses respond to the COVID-19 crisis, redesign their operations and reinvent the way they work. Out of city co-working spaces, ergonomic at-home work setups and virtual water cooler moments – the effects of this pandemic will epitomize a new age of hybrid working.
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Drawing on experts in the future of work, workspace design and psychology, the Poly report, Hybrid Working: Creating the “next normal” in work practices, spaces and culture, sets out the path to the “next normal,” where employees enjoy flexibility and choice, and businesses thrive through motivated, collaborative and productive teams.
Darrius Jones, executive vice president and chief strategy officer, Poly, explains: “The unfortunate circumstances experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic presents an opportunity for businesses to challenge current thinking and shape a new future of work. The next normal is all about hybrid working moving to the mainstream as we respond, redesign and reinvent — flexible working across multiple locations, with immersive, productive workspaces that accommodate the workstyle of every employee.”
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Post-lockdown working practices
Triggered by COVID-19, businesses have the opportunity to challenge convention and redefine what “work” really means. Hybrid working will introduce:
- New working patterns – new working policies that bring employees flexibility on when and where they work;
- Outcome-based working – taking the focus off the hours and location, to being productive and delivering results;
- Optimized investment – looking beyond the company office to create collaborative, technology-enabled personal workspaces anywhere.
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