Productivity | The Importance of HR Technology in a Hybrid Workforce

The hybrid workforce is shifting the way work gets done. Today’s blended workforce includes a combination of on-site employees and those who work remotely rather than a team that works strictly in the office.

This model will likely remain the new normal long after the pandemic, as the majority of employees prefer to work from home at least part of the time. Though many struggled to grow more productive when first making the change, 63% of employees now say they’re more productive while working from home than at the office.

To excel as a hybrid workforce, organisations must ensure they have the right technologies in place to streamline workflow processes and enhance productivity across their teams.

Why does technology play a critical role in the new workforce?

We’ve all heard of (and most likely experienced) “pandemic fatigue” or “Zoom fatigue.” But the types of technological solutions chosen—and our strategies for using them—can have a major influence on our ability to perform at our best. From the leader’s standpoint, the right technologies can enhance our ability to manage our teams, track their progress, and facilitate thoughtful collaboration, among other benefits. From the employee’s standpoint, collaboration, performance improvement, and connectivity will all happen more naturally with tools that allow for seamless integration of in-house and remote staff.