What’s more, easy-to-use collaboration tools such as touch-screen whiteboards that allow recording, file sharing and live video communication, can be permanently mounted or even attached to a mobile cart that enables use in multiple spaces throughout the day. For pure videoconferencing needs, many organizations can benefit from all-in-one solutions that combine high-definition DVLED or LCD displays with speakers, cameras and an integrated PC to enable true plug-andplay collaboration without any need for wiring or setup assistance. The Value of Optimized Spaces As each worker and each day may require different tools and support, designing spaces and systems with built-in flexibility can help organizations adapt to continued changes in worker expectations and variable health regulations that previously impacted the ability to maintain productivity. Flexibility can mean different things for different types of work, but a common thread is providing spaces with high-quality computer monitors for hybrid workers to utilize on in-office days. These workers may not need a permanent workstation if they are only in the office sparingly, but it’s important to ensure efficiency doesn’t suffer from a lack of satisfactory tools. Monitors themselves have evolved to be more ergonomic and offer special features, such as ultrawide or “dual” monitors that provide much larger digital workspaces without requiring extra wires or power cables. The newest designs include dual monitors that allow workers to view documents in two widescreen landscape views stacked on top of one another, so that even the smallest desktop space can accommodate a multiscreen solution. For flexible or parttime work spaces, these are ideal as they can be placed almost anywhere without interrupting the space needed for full-time in-office workers. This extends into the home office as well, with ergonomic monitors delivering more-comfortable workdays in general and helps businesses’ efforts to reduce the strain some workers experience from traditional monitor design and placement. For hybrid or entirely remote workers, employers must decide where to invest their technology dollars to deliver the greatest benefits. Some workers may justify corporate investments in home office technologies, especially for larger organizations where virtual desktops or secure logins are required to maintain data security. The old regimen of a strict 9-to5 daily work schedule and cubicle farms is less relevant now than ever, with many jobs entailing offhours communications, variable schedules and flexible locations, perhaps a long-term pandemic effect. As the culture of work continues to change and new technologies enable even greater efficiencies and use of collaboration, the most successful organizations are likely to be the ones that accommodate their employees to encourage retention and company loyalty. While different organizations, and even entire industries, may have a range of views on the appropriateness and quality of home-based and hybrid work, the tools now exist to maximize collaboration and expand the capabilities of a corporate office to virtually any location on earth. J Kevin Schroll is a Go-to-Market Strategy Lead at LG Business Solutions USA. FREE SUBSCRIPTIONS - Subscriptions to RWS are free to executives working for telecommunications service providers. Simply go to rwsmagazine.com and click on the subscribe link. Fill out the form completely and you will start receiving the magazine within six weeks. ADDRESS CHANGES, RENEWALS and CANCELLATIONS - Go to rwsmagazine.com and click on the subscribe link. 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