Hybrid working means that people work partly from the office and partly from another location, such as home. It gives organisations flexibility, but it also asks for a more intentional approach to communication.
Hybrid working is more than location
The biggest challenge is not where people sit, but how they stay connected. Information needs to be accessible, meetings need to include remote participants and teams need clear agreements about when to meet live and when to work asynchronously.
Make meetings hybrid-friendly
A meeting with people in the room and people online should not treat the online participants as an afterthought. Good microphones, cameras, screens and a clear meeting host help everyone participate equally.
Use video intentionally
Video can support hybrid working in many ways: livestreamed town halls, recorded updates, onboarding videos, internal webinars and Q&A sessions. Not every message needs a meeting, but important messages do benefit from clear, human communication.
Create routines
Hybrid working becomes easier when teams know what to expect. Decide which meetings are in person, which are online, how decisions are documented and how remote colleagues can ask questions.
The role of Valo
Valo helps organisations with hybrid meetings, livestreams and internal communication formats that keep teams informed and involved, wherever they are working.
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