Changes To Expect In The Workplace After COVID-19
It’s tough to imagine going back into the office right now and having everything go back to normal. Mostly because there’s a lot of things that have improved due to the crisis that many companies are likely to keep around after things open up. So what will the new, new normal look like when the dust settles? Here’s what some shifts experts are predicting post-corona.
Full digital transformation supported by a genuinely virtual workforce. It was bumpy at first, but more and more companies are learning how to serve their customers and clients remotely. And there’s no stopping that now. Every industry has been hit with some significant digital transformations, and it’s more likely that they’ll try to expand than go back to having no footprint in the virtual arena.
Focus on outputs versus facetime. Expect a more significant focus on what gets done rather than when. Remote work has shown it doesn’t matter which employee gets in first or leaves last; it’s all about productivity. Experts predict organizations to move towards outcome-driven expectations with clear priorities and goals instead of discrete tasks.
Stronger communications. It took a crisis, but companies are taking a hard look at how they’ve been communicating internally and making some changes. For things to work with remote staff, there have to be more channels for dialogue and the tools and training to use those channels effectively. Plus, all those meetings that could have been emailed should once and for all email.
Source: Fast Company
