GEC NEWS WIREProductivity and teamwork are both significantly improved when employees can choose where they work, a global survey (commissioned by Polycom) of anywhere working trends has found.
The survey has revealed the main benefits and challenges for employers and employees when it comes to adopting a flexible working culture. While results vary by country, there are three key trends that remain constant across the board. The vast majority of respondents (98%) agree that an anywhere working approach boosts productivity, as people can choose to work where they are most efficient. 92% of respondents also agree that video collaboration technology improves teamwork. Meeting colleagues via video helps keep the human interaction element that can sometimes lack when working remotely, enabling employees to develop better relationships. The survey also reveals that 62% of the global working population is working flexibly – more than ever before. Digital transformation is partly responsible, as it drives organisations to explore new ways of working at a faster pace. Firms are racing to innovate, develop a better working culture, and retain the best talent to remain competitive.
“It is clear that use of collaboration technologies is going a long way to bring colleagues closer together. 91% of employees surveyed get to know their colleagues better as a result, and this trend is true in the Middle East region as well as worldwide. Polycom’s survey shows that there is a significant shift in working habits across the region, enabling workers to the have the flexibility to work from home or anywhere is key to meeting the requirement of a majority of those who want a better work-life balance,” said Daniel Schmierer, Area Sales Vice President for Middle East and Africa, Polycom.
