- TransNumerik
- December 10, 2024
Leveraging flexible technology to attract top talent
Gaining an edge in the hybrid working future
For companies to stay ahead of the hybrid curve, equipping employees with flexible technologies that allow them to be included and productive from anywhere will be a key differentiator.
The changing talent landscape
Of the 5,036 global knowledge workers surveyed in the Jabra Hybrid Ways of Working 2021 Global Report, 48% said they’ve considered changing jobs for an employer with hybrid options since the start of the pandemic. 59% reported that having the ability to work from wherever they want is more important to them than salary and other benefits.
Instead of sleek buildings and more benefits, employees indicate that what they really want is more autonomy to make their own decisions about how, when, and where they carry out their work. In fact, 61% said they prefer that management allows them to come into the office when they need to and work from home when they need to. One of the single biggest enablers of success and inclusion in this hybrid way of working is flexible, professional technology.
Flexible collaboration technology to include everyone from everywhere
In hybrid working, employees want everyone to feel included and present in teams, meetings, and the overall organizational culture. In fact, 9 in 10 employees globally agree that it’s important for all employees to feel valued and included, whether they should choose to work from home or in an office. To address this, 84% believe that collaboration technologies will help create a more equal and inclusive workforce.
Employees believe tech fosters inclusivity by:
Spotlight your tech strategy
During the remote work transition, the lack of digital maturity in many organizations became rapidly apparent. So now, when looking for a job, employees will be looking for companies that take a “virtual-first” approach to work; they’ll be making sure that their prospective employer will invest in their ability to stay connected.
So, what should HR teams focus on when communicating with and hiring prospective talent?
While many organizations are beginning to allot each employee with an allowance to buy the tech that works best for them, our most recent data actually shows that 68% of employees want standardized professional equipment across the company. And with many organizations shifting to hot-desking in the office and remote working from anywhere, 55% of employees want their tech to come in the form of a flexible tech bundle – complete with a modern laptop, headset, personal video camera, and wireless keyboard and mouse – that they can transport between work environments.
Superior technology for superior talent
Investment in superior technology will play the same role that many on-site benefits such as gyms or lounge areas have played in the past: it will signal that you value your employees and care about their wellbeing. Showing that your company not only allows employees to work flexibly, but also enables them to do it with professional tools fit for a flexible world, will be a major differentiator in the search for top talent.
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Source : Jabra.
