Conquer the challenges of returning to the office

Eleanor Milner
Digital and eCommerce Assistant

August 25, 2021

COVID-19 accelerated many businesses digital transformation. So as employees return to the office is a digitalised workplace next on the list?

After over a year of working from home, the return to the office might be more challenging and daunting than initially expected. With 71% of employees preferring a hybrid return, how do organisations accommodate this?

After reinventing the workplace to a digital presence, there now comes time to reinvent physical workplace strategies. Suitable for both office or campus environments, Smart Room Solutions can help facilitate a safe, comfortable, and smooth transition into a post-pandemic work environment. Helping your organisation swiftly adapt to fulfil your maximum productivity and efficiency.

REDUCE PRESSURE, STRESS, AND CHANCE OF HUMAN ERROR

Ensuring safety in your workplace post-pandemic is a huge responsibility critical in preventing covid-19 from disrupting organisations further. Our Smart Room Solutions offer a reliable support system so you can relax knowing your workspace is as safe as possible. For instance, smart apps can assist with capacity management and health screenings to increase employee safety. Working to improve and strengthen your business return protocols while relieving your management team of any unnecessary stress and additional burdens.

INCREASED ORGANISATION

Working from home may not have been a walk in the park, but I bet you didn’t miss the busy commute or hectic workstations? Thankfully, such annoyances can be no more. Decrease business disruptions with Smart Rooms Solutions mobile booking facilities that allow you to schedule your exact workspace to your spot in the car park.

Planning ahead amplifies organisation, streamlines workflows to allows teams to concentrate on the task at hand. The mobile app also syncs your schedule across devices, helping you stay on top of things wherever you’re working from. Having a single go-to-place reduces mental clutter and enhances time management for amplified business efficiency across the board.

FLEXIBLE WORKFLOWS

Many of us perhaps embraced working from home more than we might like to admit considering it was reported UK employees are the most reluctant to return to the office in Europe. Intensifying the pressure on organisations to make returning to the office less intimidating and more comforting. Chargifi’s smart apps empowers you to plan your workday however you wish from the convenience of your phone. Plus, the straightforward design means you don’t have to be a technical whiz to attain the full benefits of the app. Perhaps you have that particular co-worker who brings out all your good ideas? Effortlessly reserve a seat nearby. Or maybe you have a busy to-do list that requires a bit more alone time? Simply reserve a seat in a quieter area of the office. The Smart Rooms Solution adapts itself around your employees’ new workflows, making for a seamless transition back into office life so everyone can perform to their fullest.

PEACE OF MIND

For many of us, the pandemic turned our homes into a safe haven, making it understandable why many might be a little more hesitant to return to the ‘new norm’. Nevertheless, by digitising work procedures you can reduce touchpoints to a basic tap on your phone.

Consequently, decreasing the chance of infection while providing reinsurance for concerned employees that their return to the office will be a comfortable, secure and frictionless experience.

  • STRONG AND SEAMLESS COLLABORATION

    Working from home put online collaboration to the test and according to Chargifi, 60% of office workers expect easier collaboration upon returning to work making it important your business can meet employee expectations for greater satisfaction. Utilising Smart Room Solutions, your end users can view who is in the office, who is free and receive real-time updates to see which rooms are available. Thereby, facilitating a stronger collaboration experience that effortlessly brings the whole team together in a safe, organised manner for efficient collaboration.

  • COLLECT INSIGHTS

    Your return to office management plan likely involved some layout changes, saying goodbye to cramped work conditions and saying hello to more spacious, distanced working. However, how can you make sure you optimise your workspace to its maximum potential? Learn from those who use it the most, using smart apps to monitor which areas are least and most popular while receiving daily reporting on desk bookings, occupancy or wasted bookings. Alternatively, receive first-hand feedback by simply sending an online survey to get instant, personal feedback. These valuable data insights allow you to accurately adjust your space efficiently, adapting to the workflows of your organisation for enhanced business performance.

  • REVIVE YOUR WORKPLACE CULTURE

    We all know that workplace culture can make or break your experience and enjoyment at work. The Littler Annual Employer Report uncovered nearly 60% of employees are moderate to extremely concerned about maintaining a company culture when returning to the new working environment. Improve your teams work-life balance by using smart apps to amplify staff engagement by sharing information, news, or surveys seamlessly. Or why not check if your lunch buddy is in today? Our Smart Rooms Solution makes it easy to locate which co-workers are at the office and where you can find them. Making socialising in the workplace less daunting and more uplifting, to keep your workplace culture thriving for happy employees and heightened work morale.

Undeniably, smart room solutions are the ultimate answer for guaranteeing a safeguarded, comfortable, and smoother return to the office. However, integrating smart room solutions will reshape your work environment for enhanced performance in the long term – renovating sustainable and practical opportunities for collaboration, teamwork, and productivity.

Interested in Smart Room Solutions and want to know more? Contact us today!