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When businesses can hire the best talent from anywhere in the world , the pool of candidates becomes much broader , hence it being vital to make sure they can offer an attractive package . that will attempt to bring this element of serendipity into our working lives ,” said Dr Frey .
This touches upon something really interesting . In our research we found that around three-quarters ( 76 %) of employees reported feeling greater personal connections with colleagues as a result of remote working . It will be vital for businesses leaders to capitalise on this to recreate those ‘ water cooler ’ moments that spark new ideas and drive businesses innovation .
Just as offices are designed to promote the increase of casual interactions , the next year will see us recognising this unmet need
In our research we found that around three-quarters ( 76 %) of employees reported feeling greater personal connections with colleagues as a result of remote working and begin to incorporate creative digital solutions into our working lives . Just think about the apps emerging , such as Hallway and Donut , that allow us to exchange or iterate creative ideas more easily .
It ’ s why striking the right balance between remote work and productivity gains in the short run , and the serendipitous interactions that drive innovation and business performance in the long run , is a task that many organisations will be focusing on in 2021 .
The future is here
While the future can be laced with uncertainty , there is no doubt that organisations will grapple with the changes they need to make as they reflect on a year that has often been called ‘ the great remote work experiment ’.
In this ‘ anywhere ’ working world , no longer restricted by geography or location , successful teams will be distinguished by how they foster productivity , employee experience and creativity .
For organisations to truly succeed in this new world , they ’ ll need to ask themselves whether they are embracing these new attitudes . •
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