Unify remote and office working with Microsoft Teams

The workplace has changed dramatically since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Organisations have been forced to adopt a remote culture in order to survive. Office workers have been forced to work from their homes to stay safe. Microsoft Teams, already a ground-breaking collaboration tool, has become even more paramount for millions of organisations around the world.

In 2019, Teams was already enjoying a whopping 32 million daily active users. That figure more than doubled in a matter of months following the arrival of the pandemic, and remote working became the ‘new normal’. Teams for remote working is a perfect match, but how can it support businesses in unifying remote and office working?

The pandemic isn’t disappearing at any rate yet, and social distancing is likely to be required for the next few years. Many organisations have found that remote working doesn’t hinder employee performance; quite the opposite in fact. For organisations capable of operating online, remote working should be embedded in their strategy and culture for the long-term.

Teams supports remote working seamlessly, but also provides the distinct ability to integrate and connect remote and office workers. For those looking to return to the office or enjoy the best of both working worlds, Microsoft Teams can offer you sustainable flexibility.

Teams integrates fully with the Microsoft 365 suite, giving users a familiar experience, regardless of location, that they will have already become accustomed to with Windows. Employees can switch seamlessly between office and remote, and with the ability to blur camera backgrounds, employees no longer need to worry about where they are in the house or what’s behind them. Whether in the office, at home or on the train, your employees will have the same working experience.

The last six months have been trying for employees and businesses in almost every industry. It seems that there is no perfection solution when it comes to adapting your operations during a pandemic. The beauty of Teams is that, although it might not suit every organisation, you can tailor the software based on your preferences and build a more personalised system.

Microsoft is committed to developing Teams in line with the future of working; every month, new features that support a hybrid working style are being added to the ever-popular collaboration hub. It’s comforting to know that Teams has Microsoft’s enterprise grade security behind it and sits securely inside the Microsoft 365 protective layer.

Key features for hybrid working:

• Full integration with Microsoft 365
• A proven track record for flexible working
• On-the-go, seamless switching from office to remote
• Mobile app, desktop app and web access
• Wireless hardware compatibility
• Regular updates and new features focused on flexible working

There are a few similar products available on the market that, like Teams, offer collaboration and connectivity through software. In truth, few come close to being able to offer the integration, security and connectivity that Teams provides. Microsoft Teams gives users and businesses the opportunity to digitally transform their workspace, removing the pressure of full-time office working and giving employees the flexibility to work anywhere, on any device in the cloud.

Talk to us today to find out how you can achieve a hybrid working style with Teams.