Exploring New Ways of Working

Work looks very different than it did last year.

Work has changed.
And that’s no bad thing.

Flexible working. Remote working. Work-life balance. These aren’t new ideas, but boy did 2020 bring them into sharp focus. Many of those companies that resisted remote working for years found out that, actually, it’s not so bad. People are still collaborating, they’re still getting things done, and some even saw (whisper it) productivity levels rise.

Over a matter of months, attitudes to remote working have transformed. We’ve got more conscious of the importance of being able to balance work and family life. People have even started to think about heading out of big cities into the suburbs and countryside. Our perspective on work has been turned on its head.

On an individual level, it makes sense – most of us would be very happy to leave our commute in the distant past. But what does it mean for businesses and the talent solutions that they rely on?

For MSP providers, it means being open to creative ways of getting things done and the possibilities of a global workforce. It is opening the door to more diverse workforces as businesses begin to welcome people from different cultures and backgrounds through the flexibility of remote teams. It’s creating a new talent mix, with independent contractors and the human cloud playing a big part in that developing story.

As a talent advisor, we’ve seen the remote working trend sharpen a focus on what really counts. It’s much easier to see which goals matter and which don’t when you have to take a fresh look at your business structure in the wake of a global crisis. This is shaping best practices, employer branding, and the way businesses develop their people.

The 9 to 5 is officially dead. We’re excited about what’s next for work.

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