By Mon Siari
What is a Digital Workspace?
The digital workspace is a new concept that enables employees to access the systems and tools they need from any device—smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop—regardless of location. However, the digital workspace is about more than simply enabling employees to work remotely. It gives your employees a choice in how, where, and when they work—before, during, and after a planned or unexpected business disruption.
Without a remote desktop solution in place, potential consequences for any type of disruption include:
69.3 percent loss in productivity
41.4 percent increase in customer complaints
39.5 percent increase damage to reputation
That is why it is crucial to have an effective digital workspace solution in place at all times. Here are four more important reasons.
“Delight people at work. It is that simple. Companies must create strong digital experiences that delight their employees.”
Pedro Bados – CEO, Nexthink
1. A digital workspace gives employees flexibility
A flexible work schedule is a top benefit of a digital workspace for both employees and employers alike. When 2,500 workers were asked what the biggest benefit to working remotely in the 2019 “State of Remote Work” report by Buffer, 40 percent answered “a flexible work schedule”.
A virtual workspace gives employees the flexibility they desire and businesses the ability to respond immediately and efficiently to any unforeseen event. Our cloud-hosted virtual app and desktop solutions can be deployed at any time within a few hours—so your employees can work from anywhere on any device and scale business resources as needed.
2. A digital workspace helps maintain productivity during business disruption
Any potential loss in productivity during a business disruption can be mitigated with an effective digital workspace strategy. It has been shown remote workers are 20 to 25 percent more productive than employees who work in an office.
As well, a virtual desktop solution in place as part of a solid, future-proof business continuity plan simplifies the transition from office to remote work. How? Virtual apps and desktops are engineered to maintain necessary levels of security and control over user access to your corporate resources, behind the scenes doing the work for you—a critical component of any workspace.
3. A digital workspace increases employee retention
A positive working environment is one where the employee feels they are being cared for, and the flexibility that comes with a digital workplace can provide that support, by encouraging the development of valuable skills as well as offering an environment that is both practically and physically easier to use. A digital workplace shows your commitment to the future and your flexibility when it comes to the tools that make their job better. That’s something which is always going to be positive for your staff.
Eighty percent of workers today would choose a job that offered flexible working over one that didn’t and 30 percent value being able to choose their work location more than extra vacation time. If your business is serious about competing for top talent you need to give employees a digital workspace that allows them to work from any location, on any device, at any time.
A digital workspace solution will also help your business survive any type of disruption and thrive post-incident by giving your employees a choice in how, where, and when they work so they can continue to communicate and collaborate effectively at all times—a necessity for the continued success of any business.
4. Encourage collaboration outside the office
For existing remote or flexible workers, office culture can sometimes feel out of their grasp; especially with locations where other employees are unable to hold the same benefits. However, by introducing more flexible ways to communicate with those in the office, you can allow for better collaboration between teams. Removing the obstacle of a physical workplace – or the concept of ‘you had to be there’ – by introducing a more digital workflow, everyone can be up to speed in moments.
A flexible workplace is the future for many businesses, so by introducing digital workplace use early, you can be ahead of the curve – and ensure that collaboration cross-country, between staff members and within teams is as effective and practical as possible. This concept also applies to those working part-time, allowing them to be actively involved in workflows and processes they might otherwise feel separate from.
Speak to your SR Cloud Solutions representative today and find out how your business can begin its journey to a productive, flexible cloud hosted digital workspace.
