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IS REMOTE WORK
here for good? ASHLEY MOREAN
Canada’s forced experiment with remote work has revealed a few surprises. Productivity is up. Overhead costs are down. And employees are often happier.
Clearly, workers will return to our shops, facilities and offices—but maybe for only part of the workweek. Tasks that can be efficiently managed remotely—phone-calls, emails, video conferences—might stay remote. Experts are calling this new scenario “hybrid-remote.”
3. Falling Overhead
Strategic Industry Alliances Partnership Manager RingCentral
So whether your business transitions to “hybrid-remote,” or goes “full WFH,” here are five sure-fire benefits:
With fewer folks in the workplace, businesses cut down on expenses. Less need for space, so lower rent. Lower equipment and utilities costs— which leads to reduced insurance and maintenance costs. Then there’s little things (that add up) like: coffee, drinks and snacks, along with office supplies and cleaning products. Major corporations are reporting 30% savings on non-real-estate costs alone.
the majority of Canadians opt for a “hybrid-remote” work/life balance—inperson some days and remote other days.
1. More effective meetings Studies show that with the right team leadership and reliable video conferencing tools, virtual meetings compete head-to-head with in-person ones. Meeting objectives stay focused. Files and data are seamlessly shared. And all voices are heard.
2. Rising productivity Remote workers feel empowered when management trusts (and not monitors) them. Commute time becomes quality time, letting employees work at optimal hours. One study found remote productivity adds a full day’s work, with fewer sick days and a 50% decrease in attrition.
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4. Cooler than the watercooler Collaboration platforms (like Workspace or GLIP) make staying connected with co-workers fun. They’re more efficient than email chains and more engaging than group messaging. Plus, teams can share videos, jokes and personalized memes—injecting empathy and humor into daily interactions.
Empower your business for whatever’s next
5. Happier Canadians
Maybe you’ll keep workers remote. Maybe you’ll adopt the emerging “hybrid-remote” model. Or maybe you don’t know yet. No matter what, learn more about the leader in allin-one, global cloud communications: RingCentral.
Canadians are known for their sporty outdoor enthusiasm. So no surprise they enjoy the extra hours remote work affords them. In fact, survey and after survey confirms that, moving forward,
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