Firms told: accept hybrid working or lose staff
Companies in the UK that fail to offer continuing opportunities for flexible working have been warned they do so "at their peril" because they could end up losing valued staff.
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Ms Lord said that as workers were now being given the all-clear to return to centrally located work spaces, organisations should re-evaluate their systems, IT and communications to ensure they could provide the remote working capabilities that meet the long-term needs of valued staff.“Successful hybrid working is happening where IT has become a core part of a business’ organisational strategy and a board level focus," she said.“From an employee perspective, the crucial thing moving forward is investing in the systems and infrastructure that mean they can work seamlessly from any location – moving to cloud-based solutions, upgrading employee broadband connections and ensuring that they have the right technology and devices to do their job from anywhere. “And it’s not just about getting the infrastructure right for employees – customers and suppliers also demand a seamless experience when dealing with remote workforces. Taking a holistic business and board level view to remote working will continue to be vital.“It is clear that the next two to five years will be crucial for many businesses when it comes to adapting to the so called new normal and being agile to adopt to new ways of working and new customer habits."Those organisations who embrace these new requirements will flourish, while others who revert back to old practices could struggle and lose their competitive edge as well as valued staff."
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