COVID’s massive disruption of how the world works continues to affect employers and employees alike. On the bright side, many employees have adapted to work-from-home technologies such as Zoom teleconferencing and cloud collaboration platforms to stay productive (and employed) throughout the pandemic. On what may seem like a darker note, today’s workforce doesn’t necessarily want to go back to their workplaces to do their jobs. In fact, surveys have indicated that nearly 40 percent of them will think about quitting if their bosses make them go back to full-time on-site work.

Why the change? Many employees have understandable concerns about the ongoing evolution of the COVID virus as it assumes new, potentially dangerous strains. Others have simply come to realize that they can get their work done just as effectively at home while avoiding those punishing commutes and being more available for their families. They’ve tried the remote work and hybrid work models, and they like them. If their current employer won’t offer these conditions, maybe their next employer will….

What does this tectonic shift mean for your business? If you haven’t yet invested in the proper tools and connectivity to offer remote or hybrid employment to current and future workers, you’d be well advised to start now. If you’ve already started moving in this direction over the past couple of years, you’ll want to keep abreast of all the latest options for virtual project management and communications. Our Austin IT tech support team at Gravity Systems can explain what’s involved, evaluate your current IT setup, and then make any recommended changes to help you attract and retain those valued employees for many years to come. Contact us today and let’s talk about your organization’s remote and hybrid work capabilities.