In 2020, we pivoted to enable the remote workforce. Now, in 2021 it is time to support a workforce that is hybrid by design, not circumstance.
According to a recent worldwide survey, nearly 75% of workers want to be able to return to the office in some capacity in the future. Roughly 25% want to come back to the office full-time, while half of those surveyed want a hybrid model that combines remote work and being back in the office.
(*Source: JLL "Global workforce expectations are shifting due to COVID-19. November 2020")
What does this mean for your organization?
Going into 2021 and beyond, more staff will work whenever, wherever and however they need to — in the office, at home, in shared spaces and on the road.
To do this effectively, your infrastructure strategies will need to shift towards hybrid & multi-cloud solutions, end-user devices will have to seamlessly connect workers across any location, while preserving productivity and inclusion — making workers feel as if they feel and function as one cohesive unit. Security will have to provide the blanket that protects users, data and infrastructure against growing threats targeting a decentralized workforce.
And, you'll need to do all this while streamlining acquisition processes, optimizing device and software deployments and bolstering your lifecycle strategies, as budgets and device availability remain slim.