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COVID-19 ushered in a new norm where work shifted from offices to homes, and communication migrated to digital mediums. However, with the crisis now a distant memory, employers scramble to return employees to the offices.
Surprise! Surveys indicate that over 50% of information workers are unwilling to return to the office full-time.
How do you bridge the physical and virtual divide in hybrid work environments? This article will highlight a few strategies for businesses to leverage AV Technology to foster effective hybrid engagements.
Paul French, a director at Intrinsic Executive Search, says managers are facing difficulties addressing work-related issues that affect employee performance in hybrid engagements.
The lack of full-time in-office presence can significantly impact team performance, according to Jessica Armstrong, a social media and PR manager at CuddlyNest.
AV tech can empower businesses to replace traditional annual performance reviews with continuous performance management processes. You can use AV tech tools to perform regular check-ins, track goals, and provide real-time feedback, which promotes employee engagement and growth.
Studies reveal that 74% of organizations plan to implement a permanent hybrid workplace architecture. Companies are increasingly digitizing tasks that previously relied on face-to-face interactions and physical paperwork. Onboarding for clients and employees is one of the processes undergoing a digital makeover.
Today, the average new hire has to complete 54 tasks before onboarding, most of which involve paperwork. But here’s the point: if companies facilitate a smooth onboarding process that doesn’t feel overwhelming, in 69% of the cases, employees choose to stick around with the company for at least three years, according to some studies.
You can leverage AV technology to enhance the onboarding process for remote employees. Interactive onboarding modules, virtual videos, and virtual office tours to introduce them to co-workers help the new employees feel comfortable in their new workplace and integrate quickly into the company culture.
As critical as AV Technology is for achieving effective hybrid engagements, it’s only half the battle. It’s equally important to invest in developing the skills of your workforce to become proficient in using AV tech.
A good approach is to use virtual reality and augmented reality to create interactive workshops to help your staff excel in their hybrid roles.
Advanced AV technology flips traditional meetings, making them much more interesting. 3D visuals and whiteboards help not only maintain the process of communication but also create emotional connections and increase productivity in a hybrid world.
Through ultra-modern digital meeting solutions, you can make your meetings interesting and engaging where ideas can be conveyed either intellectually or imaginatively.
The application of AV technology adds value to the relationships between people especially in the working environment and specifically in hybrid work environments.
These technologies bridge distances, allowing employees to interact one-on-one enabling teams to form deeper connections that promote bonding and cooperation.
Leveraging AV technology to foster effective hybrid engagements cannot be overstated. As the work environment continues to transform, companies that integrate AV technologies and best practices will promote better engagement and stay ahead of the competition.
