Maximizing Employee Productivity: Transitioning to a Hybrid Workplace
Imagine Technology Group (ITG) is dedicated to assisting organizations as they navigate their post-pandemic transition into a hybrid workplace model, utilizing the latest advanced technology solutions. As restrictions begin to lift, small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are looking for ways to bring employees back to the office while ensuring safety through a hybrid approach that blends in-person and remote work environments. A significant challenge in achieving this is ensuring all staff have the right technologies to seamlessly operate in both settings. While many business owners are unsure which technologies to adopt, ITG is charting a path for SMBs to enhance employee productivity as the business landscape shifts into the “new normal.”
Before the pandemic, only a small fraction of employees worked remotely. Today, remote work is set to become a long-term standard. This transformation has shown business owners just how effective their staff can be, regardless of location. A survey by S&P Global Market Intelligence found that 67% of IT decision-makers anticipate that work-from-home policies will remain in place permanently or for the foreseeable future. This suggests that businesses have adapted and thrived during the pandemic; to ensure future success, they must build a technology infrastructure capable of supporting employee communication and collaboration. Additionally, a Gallup poll indicated that 54% of office workers would consider leaving their jobs for the chance to work remotely. Whether organizations choose a fully remote or hybrid model, it is crucial to have the right technology systems in place to maintain productivity and accountability.
The most vital technology solution for any business is the ability to communicate with customers, regardless of employees’ physical locations. Cloud voice solutions are a natural response to this requirement. ITG’s cloud voice solution allows customers to leverage the same feature-rich functionality of an office phone system while integrating with the cloud to provide the flexibility needed in a hybrid model.
To fully optimize employee productivity and reap the benefits of a hybrid model, SMBs must rapidly adopt cloud computing solutions such as Microsoft Azure. Transitioning a company’s network from on-premises servers to Azure provides the ideal infrastructure to support remote workers. Mark Lasinis, CIO/VP of Technology at ITG, states, “Having your servers and applications in the cloud enables workers to stay at home or transition between the office and home seamlessly. A server in an office closet is becoming as rare as a dinosaur.”
As more employees work from home, securing those environments becomes essential due to the considerable security vulnerabilities inherent in most home networks. Many home offices lack sufficient security measures, exposing the entire network to potential cyber threats. Lasinis cautions, “While employees may have been able to work remotely temporarily without establishing proper IT security for their home offices, it creates a massive vulnerability that endangers the entire organization.”
About Imagine Technology Group
Imagine Technology Group (ITG) is an Arizona-based company providing a single point of contact for all office technology needs. ITG offers a comprehensive array of services, including document management solutions, workflow improvements, multi-function devices, VoIP phone systems, digital signage, managed network services, and IT solutions. With national programs from leading manufacturers, ITG delivers service and support worldwide. Our goal is to be your “ONE SOURCE” for any office technology solution. Through exceptional customer service delivered by well-trained employees, ITG manages your technology, allowing you to focus on your business. To learn more about our products, services, and support, please submit an inquiry at itgarizona.com/contact-us.
