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Train to gain Post-pandemic, training is back on the agenda for many companies. Like many aspects of business, training has changed – and this presents opportunities for dealers
W
ith the economy moving to a post-pandemic
“Gone are the days of stuffy meetings or training sitting around a
phase, many businesses are now focusing
table in a sterile-looking room. Two years of wearing loungewear
on growth again and, with this, comes
and managing Zoom interruptions taught us that we do not always
a renewed focus on workforce development
have to be so formal with our teams, and that’s a lesson staff will take
and training.
back with them to the office. As a result, we’re seeing a trend towards
However, as with office life in general,
this has changed following the pandemic and employees have new
open, non-cluttered, multi-purpose spaces - with or without tables or desks - that allow ideas to flow.”
expectations of their training and the facilities it is conducted in – and this presents opportunities for dealers to work with businesses to
FLEXIBILITY IS KEY
provide new and better solutions for them.
Elisabete says that mobile multi-use tools which can be easily moved
“By now, most office workers have mastered the art of navigating
between spaces are in increasing demand. “Tools like the Nobo Move
connection issues, team mates on mute, and communicating through
& Meet range can be incredibly valuable. The collaboration systems
device screens – there is a real hunger for teams to get back to
in the range are equipped with lockable castors for easy movement
connecting face-to-face,” says Elisabete Wells, regional marketing
between locations, allowing teams to meet wherever they fancy. The
director, ACCO UK & Ireland. “As hybrid working becomes the
mobile base holds up to four removable, double-sided, whiteboards
norm, employers and managers are having to decide how to best
or notice boards, providing eight times the surface area for writing
utilise the office to ensure maximum productivity and effectiveness
and collaboration.
on the days that won’t be spent working at home. The ‘sweet spot’
“For the times when separation is desired in these open layouts,
for many businesses seems to be focusing on independent work
the Move & Meet boards can be used to create specific zones within
during remote days and saving office days for training, meetings,
the space. Dealers should be introducing their customers to solutions
brainstorming, and other collaborative activities.”
that can serve multiple purposes and that champion the flexibility
The workspace is evolving to support this, Elisabete explains.
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teams have come to value.”
