Unlocking Business Success: Why Empowering Remote Teams Matters
The emphasis on mobility and flexibility in today's business environment is unmistakable. These terms are more than just popular buzzwords in the corporate world; they are fundamental to achieving business success and growth. This article focuses on a critical aspect of this trend — creating a workplace that attracts and retains top talent.
The Core of Every Business: Its People
The strength of a company lies in its workforce, as innovation, growth, and customer satisfaction hinge on having the right people on board. In turn, attracting and retaining top talent requires creating a work environment that aligns with their needs and expectations.
The Growing Trend of Hybrid and Remote Work
What exactly are employees looking for?
Today's workforce has clear demands: 62% want the flexibility to work remotely, and 65% prefer to work remotely full-time (source: Novoresume and Intuition).
Flexibility isn’t just a trend, it’s a key factor in employee loyalty. Companies are well aware of the high costs associated with recruiting and training new employees. Implementing hybrid or remote work options can significantly reduce these costs. According to Owl Labs, 80% of employees would be more loyal to a company that offers flexible work arrangements. Additionally, companies that support remote work experience a 25% reduction in employee turnover.
Mental health is also a major concern in today's workplace. An impressive 80% of employees would consider changing jobs for a company that prioritizes their mental well-being.
Addressing Productivity Concerns: The Data Speaks
Many managers worry about reduced productivity with remote work. According to a Buffer survey, 82% of remote managers share this concern. A Gartner Inc. survey found that 30% of CFOs worry about maintaining corporate culture with remote work.
However, the data suggests these concerns may be unwarranted.
Companies that embrace remote work see financial benefits. A Stanford survey found that companies allowing remote work saw an average profit increase of $2,000 per remote worker. Owl Labs also reported that 55% of employees work more hours remotely.
Recruiters agree, with 64% stating that offering remote work options helps attract high-quality talent.
Providing the Right Tools for the Modern Workforce
While the benefits of hybrid and remote work are clear, many companies struggle to provide the necessary tools for a distributed workforce.
This is where Dstny comes in.
Dstny offers a suite of mobile-first cloud-based Business Communication solutions that help companies maintain innovation and collaboration, regardless of where their employees are located. With our cloud-based all-in-one communication platform, featuring fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) and integration capabilities with Microsoft Teams and over 30 CRMs, managers can ensure their teams remain productive and connected to each other and their customers.
Achieving success today isn't just about profits and productivity; it's about creating a workplace that meets the needs and expectations of today's dynamic workforce. With Dstny, the future of work is not a distant concept but a tangible reality.