Trusted Connections 2024

Nearly half of global enterprises are collecting data on employees’ home working hours and time spent online, and that figure is on the rise all the time. But is this Big Brother? Far from it, the research suggests. Instead, at-home analytics are helping to protect employee health and enhance wellbeing.

While a distant memory for some, research shows that the AV industry is still feeling the impact of the global pandemic much more than others. The sudden necessity to work remotely resulted in misplaced investments, overcomplicated technology stacks and ill-thought-out workflows. Although the pandemic may feel like it’s been and gone, these makeshift workflows remain in place obstructing productivity at great expense.

While there are plenty of organisations championing fully remote working, most enterprises are encouraging a return to physical offices on a hybrid basis. However, in contrast, well over half of those surveyed don’t feel they have the right technology in place to support success, resulting in a disengaged and uninspired workforce who would rather remain at home.

With the advent of hybrid working, having the right AV technology is essential to meeting ESG targets. In fact, 36 per cent of enterprises that have undergone a workplace transformation project have seen an improvement in sustainability within just 12-months. However, many are struggling to find suppliers who can deliver high performance solutions balanced with a responsible approach to business and sustainability.