{"id":653,"date":"2022-07-20T15:26:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-20T05:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/interwiseit.com.au\/?p=653"},"modified":"2022-10-04T16:09:30","modified_gmt":"2022-10-04T06:09:30","slug":"microsoft-365-the-hybrid-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/interwiseit.com.au\/microsoft-365-the-hybrid-office\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft 365 & The Hybrid Office"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With the recent and present pandemic situations, \u201cWFH\u201d (Work From Home) & \u201cHybrid Office\u201d are terms that are becoming popular amongst businesses. What originally started as a necessity is quickly becoming a relevant requirement for some businesses to acquire the best talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There was a survey of employees with remote-capable jobs. The survey found that as of February of 2022, 42% of them were working a hybrid schedule. And 39% were working from home full time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These benefits of remote teams included cost savings for both workers and employers. It also allowed the company to operate with more flexibility. Improved worker morale was another advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Hybrid Office surprised many employers, widely assumed to reduce productivity, it often increased productivity in many circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hybrid teams need to stay connected, and the right technology tools can help them do just that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the leaders in this space has been Microsoft. The company plans to add several exciting updates this year. These will provide more tools for companies to enable their hybrid teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some new and existing ways that Microsoft 365 is helping the hybrid office<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Microsoft Teams + New Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The new Microsoft Teams application is more than just a team messaging app. It\u2019s an all-inclusive platform that combines features of virtual video meetings and chat channels into one secure work hub for your company, no matter where you are or who else may be on the call!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the past 5 years Microsoft have channeled much focus on their Microsoft Teams product and the company continues to add more features that particularly keep you connected no matter where you are. Some new features include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n