As technology continues to prioritise flexible or remote working arrangements have become increasingly popular among employees. Despite initial scepticism from some employers regarding distractions and decreased productivity from remote working, many companies have been offering work-from-home perks to attract top talent. However, the COVID-19 pandemic forced many businesses to implement remote working policies, and the results have been surprising. According to a recent study, 94% of employers reported no decrease or even an increase in productivity. Furthermore, both employers and employees support a permanent flexible work week, with 83% of employees desiring to work from home at least one day per week, and 55% of employers predicting that remote work will continue after the pandemic ends.
There are significant benefits for businesses to embrace remote working, including increased productivity, reduced turnover, access to wider talent pools, and decreased real estate costs. However, these benefits require the appropriate solutions to be in place. Advancements in technology and applications allow companies to streamline processes, improve output, and enable productive teamwork outside of the office.
Remote working tools for improved productivity
As technology continues to evolve, organisations must carefully consider their options to ensure they get the most out of their budget while maintaining high-quality service and functionality. While laptops and video conferencing software are crucial for remote working, there are other less flashy but equally important solutions to consider.
Onsite/Offsite clock timing
Effective management of employee time and location information is critical for compliance with labour laws, tracking productivity, and managing resources. XBP Europe offers Contactless Entry & Exit (CEE), a cloud-enabled technology that helps track employee time and location, providing a flexible time and location data management system. CEE is easy to install, integrates seamlessly with existing payroll platforms, and can function as a standalone system or as part of XBP Europe’s human capital management platform.
Digital signature
Digital signature solutions like DrySign provide an easy, efficient, and secure way to request and send signatures from anywhere and at any time. DrySign is a cloud-based application that enables an end-to-end paper-free process for drafting, discussing, executing, and administering contracts and other important documentation. Electronic signature platforms like DrySign ensure that enforceable signatures can be obtained from multiple signatories, even if teams are dispersed physically.
Digital Mailroom
The shift towards remote working arrangements will undoubtedly affect the delivery of physical business mail, a crucial function that is often overlooked. Despite the digitisation of many aspects of running a successful business, physical mail still plays a significant role, especially in heavily regulated industries. However, the traditional delivery model for office mail is no longer sufficient for a largely remote workforce. To address this challenge and ensure that critical communications reach their intended recipients regardless of their location, businesses should consider investing in a Digital Mailroom solution, such as the one provided by XBP Europe. This solution uses advanced scanning technology and ICR and OCR software to quickly convert physical mail items into digital assets that can be delivered electronically to recipients.
In addition to Digital Mailroom, there are many other remote working and collaboration tools that can assist organisations with remote working. It’s important to take the time to explore various options available to support remote working and team collaborations.
To learn more about how Contactless Entry and Exit, DrySign, and Digital Mailroom can help support your remote workforce, explore these solutions in-depth.
