We have seen first hand the shift to remote work, with more organisations continuing to allow employees to work from home in addition to those that travel and require the ability to access information. The ability to keep identities, devices, applications, and data secure becomes a top priority to those organisations.
Following research conducted by Microsoft, it states since 2005, there has been a 140% growth in remote work with non-self-employed workers. The increase in workers that were telecommuting between 2017 and 2018 increased by 22%. This increase in remote work has taken place outside of the 2020 global Covid-19 pandemic, which, according to some estimates, has driven a 3x increase in telecommuting.
This increase will continue as organisations determine that they are able to retain employees by offering them a remote work option. Following the same research, it also shows that retention rates could increase by 10% in the current year, and organizations save approximately £8741.70 per employee through cost avoidance in electricity, property, and office supplies, among other areas.
Even prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, we’ve seen organisations turn their attention to shifting their workforce model – modernising, providing hybrid and flexible options, and building a much more productive and resilient environment for employees. Over the upcoming years, this will continue to trend as organisations want to provide the best workplace environment for its people.
A secure remote workforce helps advance digital transformations by leveraging modern, cloud communications and collaboration technologies to empower employees, optimise operations and better engage with customers.
risual offer an end-to-end solution, tailored to your business goals and requirements, building a secure remote workforce by leveraging cloud technologies like Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, and Windows Virtual Desktop. For end-user devices, Microsoft Defender services, BitLocker, and Mobile Device Management with Intune can keep Windows 10 and other devices secure.
We understand that many organisations simply don’t have the time or resource to plan a successful migration which is underpinned by security, along with the ability to continuously monitor and manage the adoption and utilisation after the migration. risual will bridge this gap with our extensive credibility and skillset, offering solutions fit for your organisation goals and allowing end-users to work remotely while maintaining security and increasing efficiency.
The benefits of a secure remote work
- If workers are not commuting to an office daily, they are increasing their available work hours to be more effective and produce more work.
- Having remote workers can also increase morale with a better work-life balance.
- Workers that travel can securely and easily access files for better collaboration, and more efficient workflows and approvals.
- It has been observed that employees who are provided with the opportunity to work remotely have a renewed commitment to their job and a drive to exceed their goals.
- The flexibility to work comfortably from home, or from a warm outside setting like a cafe, creates a renewed passion to perform – increasing overall productivity of the entire workforce.
- Providing flexibility through remote work increases retention, with organisations that offer remote work arrangements reporting reductions in employee turnover up to a 12%.
- Utilising secure remote work best practices provides more security and protection of company assets, both physical and intellectual with the property.
If you wish to find out more about securing your workforce we have exclusive 1:1 security and compliance workshops available for a limited time. An entirely FREE 1:1 consultancy session with Ian Stretton, Cloud Transformation Director at risual to discover how you can elevate your Microsoft 365, Azure and Dynamics 365 posture.
A brilliant no-obligation opportunity to learn, discuss and receive valuable recommendations tailored to your organisation.
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Alternatively, you can find out more about security here or contact us via 0300 303 2044 and enquiries@risual.com
Source:
The Coronavirus Pandemic is Driving Huge Growth in Remote Freelance Work (https://www.forbes.com/sites/jonyounger/2020/03/29/this-pandemic-is[1]driving-huge-growth-in-remote-freelance-work/#552d01cb7747)
Remote Working Statistics 2021: 15 Exciting Trends (https://remotebliss.com/remote-working-statistics-and-trends/
Microsoft Remote Work Services Playbook, MDC Research, December 2020
Proven Benefits Of Remote Work For Companies (https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurelfarrer/2020/02/12/top-5-benefits-of-remote-work-for[1]companies/#50edd24716c8)
Remote Work and its Increasing Popularity (https://www.helppier.com/en/benefits-of-remote-work/)
