19 to work in ways that are best for them, Spataro warns that employers should set boundaries, as this rate of growth may be unsustainable and impact employees’ personal lives. 5 Businesses must help employees cultivate social relationships This year’s report echoes the findings of the 2021 Work Trend Index in that teams continue to be more siloed. Despite 58 per cent of hybrid workers reporting that they have maintained their social bonds, only half of remote workers say they have a thriving relationship with their direct teammates. Microsoft has launched several new features to combat some of these findings and help businesses improve hybrid working environments for their employees. These include Outlook RSVP, which enables users to indicate whether they will attend a meeting in person or remotely; Surface Hub 2 Smart Camera, with artificial intelligence to provide automatic framing, a wide field of view and image optimisation; and PowerPoint Recording Studio, which enables presenters to record themselves delivering presentations and share with colleagues to watch in their own time. Also new is Viva Inspiration Library – a Microsoft Viva Insights resource that provides thought leadership and best practices from Microsoft and other experts. “The shift to a hybrid workplace doesn’t start with new technology or corporate policies,” said Spataro. “It begins with culture – one that embraces a growth mindset, a willingness to reimagine nearly every aspect of the way work gets done. Every employee will need to develop new skills to adapt to this new way of working, and with the right support and tools, hybrid work can unlock potential for a workplace that works for everyone.”
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