{"id":17794,"date":"2021-04-20T06:04:56","date_gmt":"2021-04-20T05:04:56","guid":{"rendered":"\/gb\/en\/blog\/?p=17794"},"modified":"2023-01-16T14:32:53","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T14:32:53","slug":"how-to-build-a-tech-ecosystem-that-supports-remote-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/gb\/en\/blog\/how-to-build-a-tech-ecosystem-that-supports-remote-work\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Build a Tech Ecosystem that Supports Remote Work"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you transition your team to a remote or hybrid workplace, this article will help you:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Determine how to best scale your temporary remote work policies and practices into a permanent remote or hybrid work model<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uncover the tools and technologies your distributed workforce needs to continue to drive business growth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understand how to measure the success of your virtual work strategy and uncover opportunities for optimisation\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Future of Remote Work<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s been more than a year since employees all over the world were forced out of their offices and into remote work settings. And while the initial expectation was that we\u2019d all return to business as usual in a few weeks, it is now clear that <\/span><a href=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/pros-cons-of-working-remotely\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">remote work<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is here to stay.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For most, that\u2019s a good thing. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrdive.com\/news\/pwc-remote-work-an-overwhelming-success-for-employers-employees\/593738\/#:~:text=After%20a%20year%20of%20transition,been%20successful%20at%20their%20organizations.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shows that remote work shifts caused by COVID-19 have been an \u201coverwhelming success\u201d. Employers report improved productivity, while the majority of employees report better work-life balance, less commute stress, and even cost savings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17801 aligncenter\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mediafly-6.png\" alt=\"mediafly (6)-716\" width=\"667\" height=\"444\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mediafly-6.png 667w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mediafly-6-300x200.png 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mediafly-6-640x426.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrdive.com\/news\/pwc-remote-work-an-overwhelming-success-for-employers-employees\/593738\/#:~:text=After%20a%20year%20of%20transition,been%20successful%20at%20their%20organizations.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image Source<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on this data, it\u2019s not surprising that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrdive.com\/news\/pwc-remote-work-an-overwhelming-success-for-employers-employees\/593738\/#:~:text=After%20a%20year%20of%20transition,been%20successful%20at%20their%20organizations.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">65% of IT executives<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> expect at least a quarter of their organisation to work remotely after the pandemic. Similarly, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.workplaceless.com\/remote-work-training-report\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">55% of surveyed employees<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> expect to work from home more often moving forward. And, perhaps most notably, a whopping <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/buffer.com\/2021-state-of-remote-work\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">97.6% of employees<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> want to.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17795\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mediafly-7.png\" alt=\"mediafly (7)-278\" width=\"929\" height=\"593\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mediafly-7.png 929w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mediafly-7-300x191.png 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mediafly-7-640x409.png 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mediafly-7-768x490.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 929px) 100vw, 929px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/buffer.com\/2021-state-of-remote-work\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image Source<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both employees and employers are leaning into remote work, and the short-term result has been positive. But is it sustainable?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As employers map their futures in the \u201cnext\u201d normal and contemplate new remote or hybrid work models, it\u2019s important to understand that a permanent remote work shift will change more than just where your employees work and the schedules they run on. It will also change the tools they require to be successful. Employers who decide to embrace remote work or hybrid models moving forward will determine their fate by their ability to create a truly virtual workplace.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are Our Current Remote Work Practices Sustainable?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When lockdowns and stay-at-home orders first became our reality, employers were quick to cobble together <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mediafly.com\/blog\/7-essential-tools-were-using-to-navigate-the-transition-to-remote-work-and-virtual-selling\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tools and protocol<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help employees stay safe and productive at home. This included video conferencing software, business messaging applications, and project management tools such as Asana and Trello.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"rc-responsive-embed\"><iframe title=\"RingCentral app for Desktop: Message. Video. Phone.\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EbIAZJd9rCU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While <\/span><a href=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/13-remote-working-tools-every-team-should-have\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">these tools<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will certainly remain ingrained in our work day-to-day, to create an efficient and effective virtual or hybrid organisation, you must consider more than just collaboration. So how do you take the temporary fix you\u2019ve created for remote work and scale it into a comprehensive virtual or hybrid workspace? We\u2019ve got some ideas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build a Digital Ecosystem that Supports Hybrid and Remote Work Models<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we all try to do more with less, balancing competing business priorities and reduced budgets, it\u2019s important that the tech ecosystems we create to support our hybrid or remote work environments yield the highest return on investment. As you compile your tech stack, here are some tips to set yourself up for success:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Stay SaaS and Secure<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote work poses increased security risks to your organisation. To mitigate your risk, ensure you are only deploying secure and compliant technology. Address any security concerns and requirements with technology vendors in the selection phase to avoid surprises once deployed. Then, complete regular security assessments and employee security training to stay secure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But don\u2019t let generalised security concerns prevent you from procuring SaaS technology. The idea that SaaS applications are inherently more vulnerable than on-premises solutions is a myth. SaaS technology is better suited for companies who adopt a distributed remote work policy. They require less maintenance, reduce spend, and offer greater accessibility and flexibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Be Human\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Going digital doesn\u2019t mean you have to turn into a company of robots. With most employees and customers now working in isolation, we all crave human interaction more than ever. <\/span><a href=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/video-conferencing-made-easy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video conferencing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a great first step, but what other tactics and technologies can you enlist to help foster meaningful staff and customer experiences?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chatbots on your website? Relationship management tools for sales, marketing, and social media needs? A content hub to provide personalised content recommendations? People management tools for HR, recruiting, and payroll?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stop thinking in terms of Business to Business (B2B) or Business to Consumer (B2C). Start thinking Human to Human (H2H).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Invest in Training\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/how-to-train-remote-employees-the-training-topics-and-tools-you-need\/#:~:text=According%20to%20recent%20remote%20work,67%25%20say%20they%20need%20more.&amp;text=In%20reality%2C%20training%20remote%20workers,from%20training%20in%2Dhouse%20employees.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recent survey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> revealed that while 87% of remote workers received training, 67% say they need more. Why? In a remote setting, there are no big, in-person SKO events. There is no classroom for onboarding. There is no undocumented knowledge transfer &#8211; you know, the stuff picked up from colleagues in the breakroom or shared cubicle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Especially in today\u2019s climate, business needs, challenges, messaging, and positioning evolve rapidly. You need to ensure your commercial teams can keep up with changes and go to market with confidence. Investing in a learning management system (LMS) such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.litmos.com\/lp\/lms?gclid=CjwKCAjw6qqDBhB-EiwACBs6x4_X5lpfHFLlaLtY8REMxNnMML-b78JVzojS9s_jqwo_HGprZ7j6GhoC9osQAvD_BwE\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SAP Litmos<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lessonly.com\/learn-more\/?h1=Amazing%20customer%20service%20and%20sales%20training%20starts%20with%20Lessonly.&amp;paragraph=Watch%20this%202-minute%20preview%20to%20learn%20how%20more%20than%203%20million%20frontline%20teammates%20skyrocket%20productivity%20and%20drive%2076%25%20better%20results%20with%20Lessonly%E2%80%99s%20enablement%20software.&amp;_bk=lessonly&amp;_bt=502652732366&amp;_bm=e&amp;_bn=g&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw6qqDBhB-EiwACBs6x5N2NkS4-HPUVc5LuHd9OlBxWsY2hHRhC_oHHLpf3B-DkLhoCER6xhoC7uQQAvD_BwE\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lessonly<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help you ensure your teams have on-demand access to the information they need to be successful.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17797\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mediafly-2.png\" alt=\"mediafly (2)-290\" width=\"647\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mediafly-2.png 647w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mediafly-2-300x297.png 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mediafly-2-640x633.png 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mediafly-2-100x100.png 100w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mediafly-2-40x40.png 40w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mediafly-2-24x24.png 24w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 647px) 100vw, 647px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwc.com\/us\/en\/library\/covid-19\/us-remote-work-survey.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image Source<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Enable Commercial Teams<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And don\u2019t stop at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/gb\/en\/cloud-education-solutions.html\">education<\/a>. It\u2019s also your responsibility to ensure your commercial teams have the resources they need to create inspiring and engaging customer experiences at every stage of the buyer journey. Selling is hard! Selling to remote buyers can feel downright impossible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What tools do you need to create compelling content? How do you empower your sellers, marketers, and customer success reps to share that content at exactly the right time along the buyer journey?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mediafly.com\/blog\/top_considerations_for_selecting_a_sales_enablement_platform_for_the_post-pandemic_age\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sales enablement platform<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like Mediafly can help you provide all of the revenue-generating functions of your business with always-on access to the latest and greatest content, the ability to easily pivot to address buyer challenges in real-time, and guided selling tools including <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mediafly.com\/blog\/why-roi-selling-is-the-key-to-continued-business-growth-in-a-post-pandemic-world\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ROI calculators<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to create better buyer experiences.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Improve Sales Engagement<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know one in three people admits to falling asleep during a PowerPoint presentation? In a remote work environment, talking at your buyers with static, linear presentations doesn\u2019t cut it. To grab your buyers\u2019 attention, you need to uplevel your customer interactions starting with your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mediafly.com\/blog\/use-value-selling-to-close-the-book-on-long-stalled-sales-cycles-simple-strategies-to-incorporate-value-selling-for-accelerated-purchase-decisions\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sales storytelling<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and presentation content.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure your sellers are telling a story about your buyer and their challenges, not pitching your products. Use visual communication software to create engaging and interactive presentations that support these stories. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/@iDashboards_UK\/on-average-people-remember-only-20-of-what-they-read-but-80-of-what-they-see-8411224769e2#:~:text=Studies%20show%20that%20people%20remember,rather%20than%20the%20written%20language.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People remember<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 20% of what they read and 10% of what they hear, but they remember 80% of what they see. To make an impact and differentiate yourself from your competitors, your sales meetings must be collaborative and compelling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17800\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mediafly-5.png\" alt=\"mediafly (5)-451\" width=\"1518\" height=\"854\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mediafly-5.png 1518w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mediafly-5-300x169.png 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mediafly-5-640x360.png 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mediafly-5-768x432.png 768w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mediafly-5-250x140.png 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1518px) 100vw, 1518px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mediafly.com\/evolved-selling-community\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image Source<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Reduce Siloes<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Siloed technology didn\u2019t do your business any favours before the pandemic, but now? It\u2019s detrimental to growth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-serve and remote interactions have made it easier than ever for buyers to get information. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/business-functions\/marketing-and-sales\/our-insights\/survey-global-b2b-decision-maker-response-to-covid-19-crisis\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">97% of B2B buyers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> claim they will make a purchase in an end-to-end digital self-serve model and only 20-30% of B2B buyers want to ever interact with sales reps in-person again. This blurs the line even further between sales and marketing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the next normal, marketing will be increasingly responsible for revenue and should be seen as a growth partner for sales. There is no more generating leads and tossing them over the fence to sales. Today\u2019s marketers must ensure buyers receive a standout content engagement experience across the entire buyer journey. But this isn\u2019t possible when <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mediafly.com\/blog\/top-3-reasons-marketing-and-sales-should-share-ownership-of-your-sales-enablement-strategy-in-2020\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">marketing and sales<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are working within their own individual tech stacks. Consolidating your sales and marketing tech stacks can help you reduce costs, improve alignment and efficiency, and drive more business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Streamline Workflows\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agility and efficiency are the keys to survival in today\u2019s business climate. Don\u2019t stop at consolidating on one tech stack for sellers and marketers. You must also integrate the various components of your tech stack for the greatest return on your investment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17799\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mediafly-4.png\" alt=\"mediafly (4)-934\" width=\"1024\" height=\"653\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mediafly-4.png 1024w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mediafly-4-300x191.png 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mediafly-4-640x408.png 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mediafly-4-768x490.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/project-management-tools\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your sales enablement platform, marketing automation software, and <\/span><a href=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/definitions\/customer-relationship-management-crm\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CRM system<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> work together, you can maximise insight into lead generation, content and sales performance, pipeline, etc., and optimise your processes and best practices accordingly. Doing so enhances the <a href=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/definitive-guide-customer-experience\/\">customer experience<\/a> and accelerates the buyer journey.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Measure What Matters<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a remote environment, we become even more reliant on data to tell us what works and what doesn\u2019t. Make sure any technology you deploy offers analytics or dashboards that help you measure your success. What are you trying to accomplish with the software you\u2019ve implemented?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure the data you collect aligns with your specified OKRs or KPIs. For example, if your ultimate goal is revenue growth, don\u2019t measure the effectiveness of your sales content on the number of shares or views you receive. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mediafly.com\/blog\/data-dilemma-dont-let-your-sales-enablement-software-hold-you-back\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measure the impact<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of your content on revenue to determine how to best allocate your content budget moving forward.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do one-pagers perform better than eBooks? Does one of your writers contribute more to revenue than others? Check-in often and optimise your strategy accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Right Tech Ecosystem Will Support Remote Work and Drive Growth<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17796\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mediafly-1.png\" alt=\"mediafly (1)-594\" width=\"760\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mediafly-1.png 760w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mediafly-1-300x174.png 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mediafly-1-640x371.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.callcentrehelper.com\/ringcentral-releases-video-platform-155608.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lot has changed in a very short time. And while the bandages you put on your digital strategy may have helped you get through the last year, they likely won\u2019t empower you to take your business to the next level.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re contemplating permanently taking your business fully or partially remote, you\u2019re not alone. Now is the time to take a hard look at what\u2019s working and what could be optimised, and determine what technology you need in your arsenal to truly digitise your remote or hybrid workplace to drive growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key Takeaways<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The majority of employees have fully embraced remote work. If you want to attract top talent, you\u2019ll want to, at minimum, offer a flexible or hybrid work set-up.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The remote work protocol you put into place 12 months ago won\u2019t cut it long term. If you plan to adopt a permanent remote work policy, it\u2019s time to rethink the tools and technology your staff needs to be successful at home.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SaaS technology is better suited for distributed workforces. It offers greater flexibility and accessibility.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The future may be digital, but human connectivity is more important than ever.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you invest in the right technology and integrate it properly, you can drive increased productivity and effectiveness across your organisation.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consolidate your tech stacks wherever possible to improve organisational alignment and save money.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure your key performance indicators match your business goals.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As you transition your team to a remote or hybrid workplace, this article will help you: Determine how to best scale your temporary remote work policies and practices into a &hellip; <a href=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/how-to-build-a-tech-ecosystem-that-supports-remote-work\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;How to Build a Tech Ecosystem that Supports Remote Work&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":244,"featured_media":17917,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.8 - 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