{"id":182,"date":"2020-08-19T13:39:24","date_gmt":"2020-08-19T13:39:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/companies.mybroadband.co.za\/headset-solutions\/?p=182"},"modified":"2021-02-17T13:14:49","modified_gmt":"2021-02-17T13:14:49","slug":"creating-the-next-normal-in-work-practices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/companies.mybroadband.co.za\/headset-solutions\/2020\/08\/19\/creating-the-next-normal-in-work-practices\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating the &#8220;next normal&#8221; in work practices"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-184 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/companies.mybroadband.co.za\/headset-solutions\/files\/2020\/08\/Article-image-640x430-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/companies.mybroadband.co.za\/headset-solutions\/files\/2020\/08\/Article-image-640x430-1.png 640w, https:\/\/companies.mybroadband.co.za\/headset-solutions\/files\/2020\/08\/Article-image-640x430-1-300x202.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Even before the pandemic, the nature of work was changing because the nature of business is changing. Low-friction communications technology has compressed our world and lowered the barriers to cooperation.<\/p>\n<p>Today a successful business is most likely to look like a network of people and technologies that together create value for the customer. These networks span the world, leveraging the power of multiple companies and many freelancers.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.headsetsolutions.co.za\/poly-back-to-office\/?utm_source=MyBroadband&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_campaign=Poly-Back-to-Office\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here to see the Poly Remote Working solutions available from Headset Solutions<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Inside these networks, location matters less, whether you&#8217;re working from home, a coffee shop, or an office of thousands. What matters is your ability to add value, and your ability to communicate that value to partners.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/test.mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Image-2-02.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-324336 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/test.mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Image-2-02-640x273.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"273\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>The next normal<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We can shape a new future by redefining what &#8216;work&#8217; really means. Work isn&#8217;t a place, it&#8217;s what you do and this focus on outcome-based working means the hours we work, where we are located, and who we meet are only relevant in pursuit of results.<\/p>\n<p>Hybrid working empowers employees to work anywhere, to be mobile and connected, to collaborate, and be productive.<\/p>\n<p>Home working and co-working spaces will rise in prominence, but even with all the benefits they bring, we&#8217;ll still see a need for a central company workspace for idea generation, collaboration, and to give the workforce its sense of identity.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/test.mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Image-3-03.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-324338 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/test.mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Image-3-03-640x291.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"291\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Creating hybrid working practices<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Rethink working patterns<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Hybrid working brings flexibility on location, times, and days that work is carried out.<\/p>\n<p>Review work-from-home policies and focus on what employees need to be productive.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Foster better collaboration<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Encourage inclusive and productive work as teams become more virtual in nature.<\/p>\n<p>Create engaging and productive virtual workspaces using noise-cancelling and intelligent acoustic solutions in dynamic headsets and video soundbars.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Optimise investment <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Prioritise investment beyond the office walls to create flexible, collaborative, technology-enabled personal workspaces everywhere.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/test.mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Teams-and-Zoom.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-324346 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/test.mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Teams-and-Zoom-640x430.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"430\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Poly Solutions help businesses navigate the &#8220;next normal&#8221;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Low-touch meeting rooms<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Video conferencing bars and room systems will turn large meeting rooms into spaces for ideation, while ensuring social distancing.<\/p>\n<p>Cloud meeting applications integrate with any native platform e.g. Teams, Zoom for easy one-touch meetings.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/test.mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Image-Huddle-Room.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-324356 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/test.mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Image-Huddle-Room-640x116.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"116\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Remote worker<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Enterprise-grade headsets for instant communication that blocks out background sound to optimise productivity.<\/p>\n<p>Next-generation desk phones for executive-quality audio for the home office.<\/p>\n<p>Video conferencing cameras with a 74-degree field of view to make calls feel like you&#8217;re there in person.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/test.mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Image-Softphone-User.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-324360 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/test.mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Image-Softphone-User-640x116.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"116\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Open workspace<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Enterprise-grade headsets with USB connectivity for ease of use with multiple devices.<\/p>\n<p>Mobile to desk made easy with desktop mobile phone stations for simple transitions between the two.<\/p>\n<p>Video conferencing cameras with HD quality with any native platform like Teams and Zoom.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/test.mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Image-Deskphone-users.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-324357 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/test.mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Image-Deskphone-users-640x116.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"116\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Flexible worker<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Enterprise-grade headsets that transition with you from home to car to office and everywhere between.<\/p>\n<p>Portable webcams that can connect to any device or screen. Bluetooth speakerphones for exceptional audio.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/test.mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Image-Headsets.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-324358 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/test.mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Image-Headsets-640x116.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"116\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If hybrid working brings choice over when, where and how employees work, then businesses must deliver the optimal technology and communication tools to drive productivity and collaboration.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/test.mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Image-8-08.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-324355 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/test.mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Image-8-08-640x291.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"291\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Where to buy<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Headset Solutions<\/li>\n<li>Head Office: Communication Centre<\/li>\n<li>Urtel Crescent, Somerset Mall, 7310 Cape Town<\/li>\n<li>T: +27 (0)21\u00a0840 2200<\/li>\n<li>T: 0860 100\u00a0860<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Even before the pandemic, the nature of work was changing because the nature of business is changing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":184,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-182","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/companies.mybroadband.co.za\/headset-solutions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/182","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/companies.mybroadband.co.za\/headset-solutions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/companies.mybroadband.co.za\/headset-solutions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/companies.mybroadband.co.za\/headset-solutions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/companies.mybroadband.co.za\/headset-solutions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=182"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/companies.mybroadband.co.za\/headset-solutions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/182\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":328,"href":"https:\/\/companies.mybroadband.co.za\/headset-solutions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/182\/revisions\/328"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/companies.mybroadband.co.za\/headset-solutions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/184"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/companies.mybroadband.co.za\/headset-solutions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=182"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/companies.mybroadband.co.za\/headset-solutions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=182"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/companies.mybroadband.co.za\/headset-solutions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=182"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}