Technology is constantly changing - just like our workforce. Currently, millennials make up approximately 35% of the workforce - overtaking baby boomers as the largest generation in the workforce.
It's no surprise that millennials, who grew up with cell phones and instant messaging, are bringing their expectations of instantaneous communication to the workplace - and it is making an impact on how we collaborate.
Organizations are adapting to more instant and cohesive workflows for team communication by striving to support collaboration in the workplace.
What is the best way to promote a collaboration work environment? Through visual collaboration software. Here’s why:
Workplace Flexibility
Working 9 to 5 in a cubicle is no longer the norm - especially after the global pandemic. Under the hybrid model of work, many offices feature a combination of in-office and remote workers, resulting in longer, more sporadic work hours.
Now, more than ever - millennials expect a degree of flexibility in their jobs. Whether that's working remotely, setting their own work hours, or having a space with greater mobility, the technology is available to make it possible.
Video conferencing, increased internet access, and other meeting tools like ThinkHub collaboration software make working remotely a possibility.
What’s more, BYOD solutions like the T1V app provide employees a way to increase mobility in the office. Sit wherever you want around a meeting room without having to worry about how far the cord will reach. Coworkers in different areas of the office can share information without even leaving their desks.
The flexibility of solutions like these makes meetings more productive and boosts creativity in the workplace.
Integrated Communication
With remote employees spread across different cities and countries,, not all of us can walk down the hall and talk to a coworker in person anymore. Communicating virtually comes with its set of challenges. And whether it's the difference between emails and video chats or Android or Apple, most people have different expectations when it comes to communication.
The one thing we can all agree on is that we still expect hybrid team communication to be fast and efficient. The key to creating and maintaining this is to have integrated communication - or one seamless platform for all forms of your communication.
Visual collaboration tools like ThinkHub allow employees to work from the devices they're most familiar with and easily communicate with coworkers using different apps and technology, all on a single interface. This helps save time, reduces operational costs, and increases productivity.
Remote Teamwork
Another challenge that arises from an increase of remote employees is how to create a sense of camaraderie between employees in different locations - for example, even when working on joint projects. Video conferencing, chat applications, and wireless screen sharing are commonly used to keep distant coworkers engaged with one another.
ThinkHub Multisite was designed to provide organizations with two or more locations the ability to communicate in real-time. By using a shared ThinkHub MultiSite session, colleagues in each location can interact with each other on the same ThinkHub Canvas - including all of the Canvas content: images, videos, PDFs, presentations and more…
For more information on how your business can take advantage of the benefits of T1V collaboration software, schedule a demo today.
Editor's Note: This post was originally published in July 2016 and has been updated for accuracy and relevance.
Additional Resources:
Hybrid Collaboration Inspires the Workday Shift to the '3-2-2'
Six Powerful Remote Work Trends: New Research on Meetings and Digital Communication
10 Reasons ThinkHub Collaboration Software Stands Out From the Competition
Originally published July 12th, 2016, updated March 19th, 2021