Hybrid workspaces are becoming increasingly popular as more people transition to work from home. A hybrid work schedule can vary, but it usually consists of working at an office a few times a week or month while working from home the remainder of the time. Businesses that have adapted this hybrid work model still need office equipment
According to Forbes, 98% of employees want to work remotely at least a portion of the time. This does not take away the need to have an equipped physical workspace or to provide relevant software for employees. The Harvard Business Review states that having a variety of software solutions will contribute to a more seamless hybrid collaboration.
What hardware should a hybrid workspace consider?
- Multifunctional printers
- Interactive whiteboards
- Wide format printers
- Industry dependent; wide format printers are great for pay to print companies and companies that need detailed blueprints such as electrical, construction, and landscaping companies.
- Shredders and paper folders
- Depends on your document security and organization needs.
Whether or not your company decides to equip the office with efficient hardware, software is a must in today’s world. According to Forbes, 69% of the remote workforce reports increased burnout from digital communication tools. This increases the need for businesses to invest in software that streamline workflows and increase productivity without risking security.
What software should a hybrid workspace consider?
- Document management services like DocuWare
- Cloud software to organize and store documents.
- Automated invoice processing and secure document management.
- Hosted phone systems (VoIP) like CoreDial
- Scalable services depending on your business needs.
- Mobile friendly with secure services; protecting your personal information while allowing you to take your hosted phone system on the go.
The best software is scalable and able to tailor directly to your business needs. If employees are reporting burnout with digital communication efforts based on the company’s software, consider switching to software that promotes a user-friendly platform.
To reduce burnout and increase productivity in hybrid workspaces it is crucial to have updated software for remote employees and supporting hardware for employees in the office.