{"id":15299,"date":"2024-08-13T08:00:11","date_gmt":"2024-08-13T12:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eptura.wpengine.com\/?p=15299"},"modified":"2025-02-19T10:47:22","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T15:47:22","slug":"navigating-new-norms-boost-engagement-for-every-type-of-worker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eptura.com\/discover-more\/blog\/navigating-new-norms-boost-engagement-for-every-type-of-worker\/","title":{"rendered":"Navigating new norms: Boost engagement for every type of worker"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gone are the days of everyone coming into the office every day of the workweek, and companies must now implement policies and practices that boost employee engagement and satisfaction for onsite and remote workers, plus those working on flexible or hybrid work models<\/a>. The key is leveraging the right combination of modern workplace tech to create a culture that keeps employees connected to the company and one another.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The value of onsite, remote, and hybrid work model employee engagement<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

There is an established body of research that shows the importance of ensuring all employees are engaged. In fact, as far back as 2013, the <\/span>Harvard Business Review<\/span><\/a> was reporting how 71% of respondents rank employee engagement as very important to achieving overall organizational success.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When employees are engaged and satisfied, they are more likely to be productive, creative, and committed to their work, which directly improves overall business performance. High levels of engagement reduce turnover rates, saving costs on recruitment and training while preserving valuable institutional knowledge. Satisfied employees are also more likely to advocate for the company, improving its reputation and potentially attracting new talent.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In the end, investing in employee engagement and satisfaction boosts morale, which then contributes directly to a company’s stability and growth.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how workplace leaders can keep employees engaged and connected using modern worktech.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Break down communication barriers with collaboration platforms<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

When team members are working on a project, in-person collaboration makes it easier to share ideas and resolve issues, keeping the project moving forward.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In fact, according to Eptura\u2019s latest Workplace Index report, so many employees list opportunities to <\/span>collaborate and connect<\/span><\/a> with colleagues as the top two reasons for coming into the office.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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But not everyone can be in the office all the time, so companies need to provide the right combination of project management, scheduling, and information sharing platforms.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Instant messaging and chat apps<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Support instant messaging and file sharing. They\u2019re the perfect way to keep everyone connected in real or near real time. Teams should be careful about using them as \u201csources of truth,\u201d though, in case the company decides to move to a different provider.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Video conferencing tools<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Popular for video calls, webinars, and large virtual meetings. Screen sharing is a popular feature, where a group of employees can review documents or images together in real time.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Project management software<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Helps teams organize, track, and manage their work with tasks, projects, conversations, and dashboards. The better platforms tend to be more customizable, empowering teams to manage workloads, tracks projects, and optimize processes.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Collaborative document and file sharing tools<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Provides secure file sharing, storage, and collaboration tools<\/a>. Back by cloud computing, teams can create and share files, so everyone is working on the same documents, eliminating the need to version control. Advanced settings also allow the team to track work and changes, for a complete record of contributions.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Provide desk booking and room reservations<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

When remote and hybrid work model employees come to the office, it\u2019s important for them to be easily integrated into the collaborative work environment \u2014 especially if they don\u2019t have a regular desk or workstation. Leaders can drive engagement among local and remote workers visiting the office by offering office hoteling<\/a>, or the ability for employees to reserve an on-site workspace<\/a> as needed. This convenience gives remote employees the ability to more easily collaborate in person as needed \u2014 without worrying where they\u2019ll sit and how they\u2019ll fit in.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Desk booking<\/a> and room reservation platforms deliver a long list of direct benefits for employees, including:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n