Whether employees are back to the Office one or two days per week, all week, or somewhere in between, businesses are reconfiguring their office space and their hardware to better accommodate a hybrid work environment. According to a recent Commercial Integrator reader survey, a median of 72% of end-user clients expect their staff to return to the office, but not on the same schedule as before the pandemic.
The need to rethink and reconfigure office space and remote work effectively poses an opportunity to many systems integrators. Businesses may need more huddle spaces for employees to collaborate with those working remotely, as well as customers and partners who now prefer virtual meetings. Depending on a business’ unique situation, conference rooms will likely need to be more flexible to accommodate the number of participants with spacing as a consideration. Integrators are already seeing an increase in demand for new AV tech solutions that will keep the hybrid office environment safe and effective.
Having the right audio and video setups to keep employees engaged and productive is an important consideration as we return to the hybrid office. Finding the right sound for conference rooms and huddle spaces is critical to make sure employees working in remote locations can hear and be heard well. In addition, cameras that capture participants whether they are near or far create better understanding of meeting dynamics. Finally, an interactive panel display can help make hybrid meetings more interactive and encourage participation from those in the room and afar. Creating a hybrid work environment that is flexible, effective, and easy to use should be the goal of every business going forward.
Designed to help improve the employee hybrid work environment these products feature better sound, collaboration, and viewing options to help employees achieve more as they go back to the office.
