Productivity - ONEs Blog https://ones.software/blog Smart Office, Building the Future. Fri, 02 Jun 2023 02:40:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 /blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/cropped-favicon2-1-32x32.png Productivity - ONEs Blog https://ones.software/blog 32 32 Abandoned Meetings: A Growing Problem and How Smart Office Systems Can Help https://ones.software/blog/2023/05/10/abandoned-meetings-a-growing-problem-and-how-smart-office-systems-can-help/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=abandoned-meetings-a-growing-problem-and-how-smart-office-systems-can-help Wed, 10 May 2023 04:26:03 +0000 https://ones.software/blog/?p=3302 How Abandoned Meetings affect office?

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In today’s fast-paced world, efficient time management is crucial for success in the workplace. One major factor hindering productivity is the phenomenon of abandoned meetings, where meeting rooms remain booked despite the meeting being canceled or rescheduled.

This article will discuss the issue of abandoned meetings, why it is a problem, and how smart office systems can help eliminate this issue.

What is an abandoned meeting?

Abandoned (No-show) meetings are those when no one shows up for a meeting room reservation. For example, if a meeting organizer plans and then cancels a meeting without updating the calendar invite, you’ll have an unfinished meeting at the end.

Abandoned meetings, sometimes known as “ghost” meetings, are a major problem in the workplace. They occur often and for a number of reasons:

  • Even when they are aware that the meeting has been canceled, people neglect to cancel their reservations.
  • Attendees forget about the arranged meeting, and the meeting space remains reserved.
  • Employees plan meetings as recurring to reserve rooms in advance, especially when office space is limited.

The Problem of Abandoned Meetings

Abandoned meetings contribute to several problems in the workplace:

  1. Wasted resources: When a meeting room/hot desk is booked but not used, it wastes valuable resources, such as electricity, heating, and cooling. This not only has financial implications but also impacts the organization’s carbon footprint.
  2. Reduced productivity: If employees cannot find a suitable meeting room when they need one, they may have to delay or cancel their meetings, which can lead to decreased productivity and collaboration.
  3. Frustration and stress: Searching for available meeting rooms can be time-consuming and stressful for employees, leading to decreased job satisfaction and a negative impact on overall well-being.
  4. Inefficient space utilization: Abandoned meeting rooms can give the false impression that more space is needed in the office, leading to unnecessary expansion and increased operational costs.

Introducing Smart Office Systems

Smart office systems like ONES offer a solution to the problem of abandoned meetings.

Our systems use advanced technologies, such as sensors, digital automation, and data analytics, to optimize the usage of office spaces and resources. Some benefits of smart office systems in tackling abandoned meetings include:

Check-in mechanism in ONES
  • Real-time availability: Smart office systems can track the real-time usage of meeting rooms through sensors, providing accurate information on which rooms are currently available. This enables employees to quickly find and book available spaces, improving overall productivity.
  • Check-in mechanism and automated cancellation: Our system can force users to check in before they use the reserved meeting room and desk. We can automatically cancel or release meeting rooms when no one shows up for a scheduled meeting or when a meeting ends earlier than expected. This ensures that unused spaces are made available for others to use.
  • Usage analytics: Smart office systems can analyze usage patterns and provide insights into how meeting rooms are being used. This data can help organizations optimize space utilization and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Integration with other systems: Smart office systems can be integrated with other workplace tools, such as Outlook calendars and Teams, making it easier for employees to manage their meetings and schedules.

The Future of Smart Offices

As organizations continue to prioritize efficiency and productivity, the adoption of smart office systems is expected to grow. By addressing the problem of abandoned meetings, these systems offer a practical solution to optimize space utilization, reduce costs, and enhance employee satisfaction.

In conclusion, abandoned meetings are a significant issue that affects productivity, resource utilization, and employee well-being. By implementing ONES all-in-one smart office systems, organizations can effectively address this problem and create a more efficient and collaborative work environment.

To learn more, schedule a demo today.

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How Hybrid Work Could Inspire an Outcome-Driven Culture? https://ones.software/blog/2023/03/29/how-hybrid-work-could-inspire-an-outcome-driven-culture/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-hybrid-work-could-inspire-an-outcome-driven-culture Wed, 29 Mar 2023 04:07:17 +0000 https://ones.software/blog/?p=3254 Why hybrid work could be the key to less hustle and more results?

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The rise of hybrid work models, with a mix of remote and office-based work, could help companies shift to an ‘outcome culture’ focusing on results rather than hours logged.

As Forbes recently discussed, studies suggest that hybrid and remote models are widely supported in the business world as follows:

  • Studies show that 80% of financial services firms now have hybrid work models in place, with some allowing full flexibility and others requiring 2-3 days per week in the office.
  • A survey of women workers found that 88% believe hybrid work equalizes the workplace and reduces biases, and 72% would look for a new job if hybrid flexibility was taken away.
  • 67% of women said hybrid work positively impacts their career growth by allowing more efficiency, opportunities for training, and visibility with leadership.

Other than these benefits, hybrid working also can help shift workplace culture away from a “Hustle culture” toward an “Outcome culture”.

What is “Hustle culture”?

“Hustle culture” refers to a workplace culture that glorifies overwork, long hours, and constant busyness or availability.

In a hustle culture, employees feel pressure to show how hard they’re working through efforts like frequently responding to emails late at night or coming into the office on weekends.

This culture implies that more hours logged or less time off equals greater dedication or higher performance.

Proponents of an “outcome culture” argue this focus on hours is misguided. Rather than tracking how much employees work, the emphasis should be on achieving key results and impacts.

Managers should clearly define desired outcomes, and as long as those outcomes are delivered, the specific hours worked or time off taken is less relevant. This could reduce burnout, improve work-life balance, and boost productivity.

However, a pure outcome culture may not suit every role or company. It also requires a shift in how managers evaluate and reward employees to be successful.

While deprioritizing hours in favor of results may sound good in theory, it must be balanced with ensuring employees are meeting reasonable productivity or workload expectations.

How hybrid working helps?

Hybrid work models that incorporate remote work make it harder to track how many hours employees spend working or to monitor face time in the office. This means hours logged or presence are less salient measures of performance, nudging companies to focus more on outcomes achieved.

If managers can’t as easily see who is “hustling” the most or working the longest hours, they must rely more on clear outcome expectations and trust that employees will get the work done on their own schedules.

At the same time, hybrid work gives employees more control and flexibility in how and when they work. This autonomy is better suited to an outcome culture, where employees are responsible for meeting goals however they choose, rather than an hours-based hustle culture.

When people have flexibility, they can work when they’re most productive and balanced, which could boost results. And when they are evaluated based on outcomes, not hours, their work time may be less demanding, reducing burnout.

Of course, hybrid or remote work is not a silver bullet and does not guarantee an outcome culture will emerge. Companies must make deliberate choices to define outcomes, evaluate performance accordingly, and grant flexibility/autonomy.

Managers will need support in adjusting to this type of culture as well. However, hybrid models do create an opportunity to at least reduce fixation on hours and encourage a shift in focus toward the results and impacts of work.

For companies seeking a healthier and potentially more productive culture, this could be a valuable benefit of hybrid work. Implementing a smart office system like ONES can also help enable seamless hybrid collaboration, facilitating the transition to an outcome-oriented evaluation and promotion of work-life balance.

To learn more, schedule a demo today.

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What is a recurring meeting and how to make it productive? https://ones.software/blog/2023/03/14/what-is-a-recurring-meeting-and-how-to-make-it-productive/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-a-recurring-meeting-and-how-to-make-it-productive Tue, 14 Mar 2023 09:40:46 +0000 https://ones.software/blog/?p=3186 Make your recurring meetings work for you with ONES.

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Recurring meetings can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, they can help ensure that important tasks and projects are discussed regularly, ensuring everyone is on the same page.

But on the other hand, they can easily become unproductive and even a waste of time. The good news is that there are ways to optimize your recurring meetings and make them more productive – and ONES is here to help.

Simplify scheduling

One of the biggest challenges of recurring meetings is scheduling them. ONES makes it easy to schedule meetings by providing a centralized booking system that integrates with your calendar, ensuring everyone knows when and where the meeting will take place. No more back-and-forth emails or missed appointments.

Automate reminders

With ONES, you can set up automatic reminders for your recurring meetings, ensuring that everyone is reminded of the upcoming meeting and has enough time to prepare. This can help reduce no-shows and increase productivity.

Optimize the agenda

One of the keys to making recurring meetings more productive is to have a clear agenda. ONES makes it easy to create and distribute agendas for your meetings, ensuring that everyone knows what will be discussed and can come prepared with any necessary materials.

Access meeting history

With ONES, you can easily access the history of your recurring meetings, allowing you to see what has been discussed in the past and what still needs to be addressed. This can help ensure that you are not wasting time discussing the same topics over and over again.

Gather feedback

ONES provides a simple way to gather feedback from your team on the productivity and effectiveness of your recurring meetings. This feedback can help you identify areas for improvement and make changes to your meeting structure and format.

Recurring meetings don’t have to be a drag on productivity. With ONES, you can optimize your recurring meetings and make them more productive, ensuring that everyone is on the same page and that important tasks and projects are being addressed.

So why not give it a try and see how ONES can help you supercharge your recurring meetings?

To learn more, schedule a demo today.

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Ideas Need Quiet Spaces: Why Quiet Spaces are Essential for Productivity https://ones.software/blog/2023/02/28/ideas-need-quiet-spaces-why-quiet-spaces-are-essential-for-productivity/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ideas-need-quiet-spaces-why-quiet-spaces-are-essential-for-productivity Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:16:00 +0000 https://ones.software/blog/?p=3144 In the modern workplace, employees often face distractions that can hinder productivity and creativity. Providing designated quiet spaces can be a solution to help employees focus and recharge their minds.

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In today’s fast-paced and busy work environment, finding a quiet space to focus on work or brainstorm ideas can be difficult.

This is especially true for open-plan offices or shared workspaces, where noise and distractions can be a constant challenge.

However, quiet spaces are essential for productivity and creativity. Here are some reasons why:

Why Do We Need Quiet Spaces in the Workplace?

  1. Reduced Distractions: Quiet spaces allow employees to concentrate on their work without being distracted by noise or interruptions from coworkers. This can lead to improved focus, increased productivity, and higher-quality work.
  2. Better Collaboration: Quiet spaces can also be used for collaboration, providing a private and focused environment for team members to discuss ideas and work on projects together.
  3. Mental Breaks: Quiet spaces can be used as a place for employees to take a mental break and recharge, which can improve their overall well-being and reduce stress levels.

If your workplace is lacking in quiet spaces, consider creating designated areas for subtle work or investing in soundproofing materials. By providing employees with the right environment to work and collaborate, you can boost productivity and creativity in the workplace.

Ideas for Creating Quiet Spaces in the Workplace

  1. Phone booths or privacy pods: These small enclosed spaces can provide employees with a quiet and private area to make phone calls, have a private conversation, or work on a task that requires concentration.
  2. Quiet rooms: These designated rooms are ideal for employees who need a quiet space to focus on a specific task or project.
  3. Meditation or relaxation spaces: Providing a dedicated space for meditation or relaxation can help employees de-stress and recharge during the workday.
  4. Acoustic treatments: Installing acoustic panels or other sound-absorbing materials in the workplace can help reduce noise levels and create a more peaceful environment.

Enhancing Quiet Spaces with ONES Smart Office System

At ONES, we understand the importance of quiet spaces in the workplace, and our smart office system can help you manage and optimize your office space.

ONES Smart Office System offers a range of features to enhance quiet spaces in the workplace, including occupancy sensing and desk booking. With our real-time floor plan, employees can easily find and reserve available quiet spaces.

Contact us today to learn more about how we can help create a productive workplace for your team.

Contact us: hello@ones.software, or visit ONES Software official website for more information: https://ones.software/

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How to define your workplace strategy? A Step-by-Step Guide https://ones.software/blog/2023/02/24/how-to-define-your-workplace-strategy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-define-your-workplace-strategy Fri, 24 Feb 2023 09:19:52 +0000 https://ones.software/blog/?p=1342 A strategy is required to run a smooth office workplace. In this article, we will define workplace strategy and walk you through four steps to help you develop your own smart office.

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Your workplace strategy is the blueprint for how your company uses its physical space to achieve its business goals. A well-defined workplace strategy can help you optimize space utilization, boost productivity, and enhance employee engagement.

In this article, we’ll walk you through a step-by-step process to define your workplace strategy.

What is a workplace strategy?

workplace strategy is “a systematic approach for improving the
effectiveness and efficiency of how workspace is used by changing the way workspace is configured“.

A well-thought-out strategy in the workplace can boost your company’s output and performance while also improving collaboration and teamwork. It can also lower absenteeism and presenteeism while increasing employee engagement.

It is crucial to remember that this is a very personal matter, as there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ strategy because the company’s business goals play a major role in developing one. What works in one workspace may not work in another, even if both are owned by the same company.

Reasons for a workplace strategy

First of all, it can lower your operational cost.

By doing your first-time research about whether the way your workplace is utilized in the most efficient way, you will quickly find out that there is a big portion of your office that is not being used most of the time. Operational costs can be then greatly reduced by reorganizing these office places to be flexible workplaces or transferring them into smaller spaces.

Also, it can improve your employees’ work-life balance and performance.

Workplace strategies such as flexible working can help people to obtain autonomy in picking their working places and times in different situations. Flexible working hours, and a hybrid office set-up with all-in-one smart office system support can assist your employees in achieving a work-life balance, which can improve employee satisfaction and of course, their performance.

How to develop your own workplace strategy?

Step 1: Analyze Your Business Objectives

The first step in defining your workplace strategy is to analyze your business objectives. Identify your company’s key goals, such as improving collaboration, enhancing innovation, or reducing real estate costs.

This analysis will help you determine what types of workspaces and amenities are needed to support your objectives.

Step 2: Assess Your Current Workplace

The second step is to assess your current workplace. Conduct a space utilization analysis to determine how your space is being used and identify any inefficiencies. Also, survey your employees to understand their needs and preferences in the workplace.

Step 3: Define Your Workplace Policies

The third step is to define your workplace policies. Determine your company’s policies on issues such as remote work, flexible hours, and office layout. These policies will inform your workplace design and help create a culture of productivity and engagement.

Step 4: Design Your Workplace

The fourth step is to design your workplace. Use the information gathered in the previous steps to create a workplace design that supports your business goals, employee needs, and workplace policies. Consider factors such as space planning, furniture selection, and technology integration.

Step 5: Implement Your Workplace Strategy

The final step is to implement your workplace strategy. Communicate your workplace policies and design to your employees, and provide training on how to use the new workspace effectively.

Monitor your space utilization and employee engagement to ensure that your workplace strategy is meeting your business goals.

Why ONES is Your Ideal Workplace Strategy Partner

ONES provides smart workplace solutions that can help you define and implement your workplace strategy.

With features such as occupancy sensing, desk booking, and visitor management, ONES can optimize your space utilization, improve employee productivity, and enhance workplace safety.

ONES also provides real-time workplace analytics to help you monitor your space utilization and employee engagement, so you can continuously refine your workplace strategy.

Choose ONES as your workplace strategy partner and take your workplace to the next level.

Contact us: hello@ones.software, or visit ONEs Software official website for more information: https://ones.software/sg/.  

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Why Stick to One Desk When You Can Have Them All? The Joys of Desk Hoteling with ONES https://ones.software/blog/2023/02/19/why-stick-to-one-desk-when-you-can-have-them-all-the-joys-of-desk-hoteling-with-ones/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-stick-to-one-desk-when-you-can-have-them-all-the-joys-of-desk-hoteling-with-ones Sun, 19 Feb 2023 03:53:58 +0000 https://ones.software/blog/?p=3075 Say goodbye to desk disputes and hello to hassle-free hybrid working!

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As the world of work evolves and more and more companies embrace hybrid working, it’s crucial to have the right tools in place to make the transition as smooth as possible.

Desk hoteling is one tool that can make a big difference to your hybrid working strategy. By using ONES, our all-in-one smart office system, you can create a seamless and efficient desk hoteling experience that benefits both your employees and your bottom line.

No More Desk Disputes

One of the biggest headaches of hybrid working is managing desk space. With some employees working from the office and others from home, there can be a lot of confusion and frustration around who gets to use what desk, and when.

Desk hoteling eliminates this problem by allowing employees to book desks as and when they need them. And with ONES, you can easily manage desk bookings in real-time, reducing the risk of double bookings and confusion.

From Desk Hogs to Desk Hopping

One of the main benefits of desk hoteling is increased flexibility and efficiency in the workplace. In fact, a study by Deloitte found that nearly half of the respondents said they are willing to give up their assigned desks in favor of a shared workspace.

Desk hoteling allows employees to reserve a desk when they need it, rather than being tied to a specific workspace that may not always be in use. This saves space and reduces the amount of time and resources wasted on underutilized workspaces.

In addition, desk hoteling can lead to increased collaboration and creativity, as employees are able to work alongside different colleagues and in other parts of the office, leading to a more dynamic and adaptable work environment.

A More Agile Workplace

With desk hoteling powered by ONES, your company can become more agile and adaptable. By allowing employees to work from the office or from home, you can create a more flexible working environment that better meets the needs of your team.

And with the ability to manage desk hoteling remotely, you can stay on top of desk utilization from anywhere in the world, making it easy to manage a distributed workforce.

Conclusion

Hybrid working is the future of work, and desk hoteling is one of the key tools you need to make it a success.

By using ONES, you can create a more flexible, efficient, and productive workplace that benefits everyone involved. So why not give it a try and see for yourself how desk hoteling can revolutionize the way you work?

Learn more about how ONES all-in-one smart office system can help you to build your own employer brand via a hybrid smart office set-up.

Contact us: hello@ones.software, or visit ONES Software official website for more information: https://ones.software/

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How to make your hybrid workspace meaningful? https://ones.software/blog/2022/12/29/how-to-make-your-hybrid-workspace-meaningful/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-make-your-hybrid-workspace-meaningful Thu, 29 Dec 2022 01:35:00 +0000 https://ones.software/blog/?p=2972 Rather than just purchase a video conference software, hybrid working means conversations and collaboration.

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This year has seen a lot of discussion about the future of workplace space. The sole agreement appears to be that hybrid or totally remote teams have to change demands that necessitate unique solutions.

However, lots of companies still do not ready to implement hybrid working in their office space, or they just think buying video meeting software equal to hybrid working.

What makes your hybrid workspace meaningful is to enable your employees to take in valuable information and feel connected to their peers. 

Identify the important aspect of your office

A hybrid working office may assist businesses in achieving the most vital aspects of an efficient business: productivity, diversity, employee well-being, and cooperation.

Productivity is an indicator used to assess the value produced by an employee in a period.

As all the company’s business strategies or investments are enforced by your employees, the quality of employee productivity directly affects your company’s working efficiency. If you can improve employee productivity, it can also make your company perform well. 

Hybrid working can also improve various well-being of your employees, for example, work-life balance, family, time, and stress.

Well plan your hybrid workplace

Creating a hybrid workplace that integrates people, locations, and technology based on the aspects you found out is a difficult task.

Lots of efficient hybrid offices such as the new LEGO Campus in Denmark create a workspace that supports “activity-based working”, ranging from workstations and personal “phone booths” for each employee to various sizes of larger rooms to allow both large and small gatherings.

Your office plan must include essential themes such as use costs, security standards, and data protection, as well as how the office will be administered and who will be accountable for the virtual office’s maintenance and upkeep.

Finally, a provision should be made for how the hybrid office will be monitored and reviewed to guarantee maximum productivity.

Once all of these components are in place, the hybrid office may be opened and utilized to create a very flexible and productive work environment.

Introduce Technology to Promote Meaningful Collaboration

Of course, a hybrid office should incorporate all of the necessities of a modern workplace. This covers video conferencing, screen sharing, and other collaboration requirements.

A key component of the virtual office experience is the use of technology to facilitate communication among coworkers and provide users with peripheral information.

This entails developing a platform that allows users to engage in meaningful discussions while also giving context to the place they are in.

Using an office management system can help you to integrate all your video conferencing, scheduling, visitor management, and room and desk booking into a single platform.

You also can integrate into Outlook and Teams these platforms you are already familiar with to avoid managing tons of software for different functionalities in your office.

Learn more about how hybrid working helps you, and implement your own All-in-one smart office system.

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Hybrid work trends in Indonesia a business leader needs to know in 2023 and onward  https://ones.software/blog/2022/12/01/indonesia-hybrid-work-trend/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=indonesia-hybrid-work-trend Thu, 01 Dec 2022 02:35:29 +0000 https://ones.software/blog/?p=2724 All a business leader needs to know for hybrid work trends in Indonesia.

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In 2022, hybrid or combined work methods, such as working remotely and working in an office, have become a trend in Indonesia.  

Many Indonesian companies have developed appropriate work guidelines for each employee to implement hybrid work. This is because entrepreneurs believe that a hybrid approach to work can have many positive effects on employee performance and well-being.  

This article will show what business leaders must recognize how, when, and where we work are no longer constrained by traditional notions of time and space in this new hybrid working era. 

What is Hybrid work? 

Hybrid work is an approach that takes into account the individual’s needs, whether they’re at home or at the office. Our platform enables people to work from any location, and move between sites as needed. 

Many organizations see hybrid work as the evolution of remote working, allowing employers to better integrate remote working into overall business processes while providing comparable work experience for remote workers. 

In addition, the Indonesian government may further implement a “work anywhere” (WFA) policy for its employees to support hybrid work. 

What is Work From Anywhere (WFA)?  

The Indonesian government is planning to implement a more flexible work system for civil servants, allowing them to work anywhere in the future, the new approach is named as Work From Anywhere (WFA)

WFA is not required employees to work in a specific location, such as a home or office, and they don’t have mandatory office hours. This means that employees have flexible work locations and flexible working hours. 

Work From Anywhere in Indonesia

Ministries and government agencies are developing new frameworks to accommodate this new policy. Although the program is still in its preliminary stages and the Indonesian public authorities have not yet announced whether they will allow employees to work outside of the country, there still most employees prefer hybrid work. 

However, there are some jobs that are not suitable for hybrid work, for example, medical staff or firefighters as they cannot be able to work anywhere.

The application of WFA was intended to increase the effectiveness of ASN performance and provide efficiency to government bureaucracy…The important thing is that performance and targets are achieved,

Satya Pratama, the Head of the Legal, Public Relations, and Cooperation Bureau of the Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform Ministry.

 

Hybrid work is preferred across ASEAN markets

The Cisco study highlighted that hybrid work is now preferred by many employees across ASEAN markets:

  • Indonesia – 84%
  • Singapore – 71%
  • Malaysia – 74%
  • Vietnam – 76%
  • Thailand – 69%
  • The Philippines – 60%

The support for hybrid work extends beyond employees as well — with 90% of employees saying their employers have been supportive of hybrid working. In particular, 46% said their employers have been supportive, while 44% said their employers have been very supportive.

(Cisco)

Why do Indonesians prefer hybrid work? 

Microsoft’s report, “Great Expectations: Making Hybrid Work Work ” shows that as many as 48 percent of employees in Indonesia say they prefer to prioritize health and well-being over work.  

As hybrid work allows the employees to work everywhere and work in a flexible work period, this gives them more flexibility to make them balance life and work.  

Why should take care of Indonesian employees’ needs?  

Wahjudi Purnama, Modern Work & Security Business Group Lead of Microsoft Indonesia, pointed out that the challenge for every organization is to be able to meet the expectations of its employees, otherwise, 66% of workers in Indonesia would quit their jobs and more likely to consider switching to remote or hybrid work systems. 

Hybrid work improves employees’ performance 

According to the Cisco report, hybrid work has been able to improve the quality of work of employees in Indonesia by up to 56.4%, and employee productivity also increased by 53.4%. 

Furthermore, the hybrid work method increases the knowledge and work skills of employees by 58.7%. Meanwhile, employee relations and attitudes at work increased 46.8% with the hybrid work method. 

Hybrid work improves employees’ welfare

In the Microsoft study, 62.5% of respondents admitted that adopting a hybrid work approach had improved their well-being. 

More importantly, as many as 87% of respondents are able to save money by working with a hybrid work style because they do not have to go back to the office as often. Even 92% of respondents admit that the hybrid work approach has allowed them to spend more time with their families, improving their relationships with them. 

Then, 85 percent of respondents said the hybrid approach made them happier and motivated them to take on their work roles. There are 64% of respondents felt that the hybrid work approach had a positive impact on their physical health. 

Why employers would like to implement hybrid work? 

Satya Pratama, head of public relations at the Indonesian National Civil Service Agency, says the flexible working program is designed to improve performance and job satisfaction.  

In fact, at least a dozen companies in Indonesia, mainly start-ups, have already adopted at least part of this WFA approach. They all report that hybrid work has many benefits for them. 

Increases the production growth rate of companies   

A survey from the famous consulting firm Accenture found that 83% of workers in Indonesia prefer a hybrid model for work. It also found that over 67% of companies have high business growth after switching to a work-from-anywhere model.  

Meanwhile, the majority of companies remain focused on where people are going to work physically, and they are ‘no-growth’ in their businesses.  

Reduce business operating costs 

Some data suggests that only about 48.9% of startups will survive in 2021. According to data published by the Indonesian Venture Capital Association (Amvesindo) on the IDX channel, up to 10-15% of startups may also face closure due to a lack of competition. 

The Co-Office is a shared office that supports WFA and offers a variety of flexible working facilities (such as desk rotation), lounge areas, and silent cubicles, in addition to any traditional office.

The use of rotating desks reduces the cost of purchasing fixed desks and reduces the need for startups and SMEs to have huge space requirements and pay high rents. 

Increase employees’ emotional and mental well-being 

Based on Cisco’s report, 60.8% say hybrid working makes their stress levels have decreased because a hybrid workplace provides a work environment less pressurized (26.5%) and greater flexibility (25.7%) to them. 

If employees work happier, this can help them to more engage with their work, and then the quality of work would be increased. Moreover, they would not like to resign from their jobs. So, hybrid work also helps companies to retain talent. 

That’s why entrepreneurs believe that a hybrid approach to work can have many positive effects on employee performance and well-being.   

Who has implemented hybrid work in Indonesia? 

Just in Jakarta, there are already 3,964 companies have implemented the WFH policy. Here are some examples of these companies: 

Amar Bank: It is one of the companies that can be said to be the first of companies in implementing WFA. They have a complete hybrid work system to improve the quality of work and employee welfare. 

Blibli: It is a well-known Indonesian e-commerce company that focuses on building good business ecosystems for consumers and organizations. They noticed an increase in productivity after most of their employees worked from home.   

Efishery: It is a company engaged in aquaculture, and they found that hybrid work actually increased the company’s productivity. Therefore, they decided to go to WFA forever.   

Microsoft Indonesia: They have developed different flexible working arrangements for their employees, such as offering virtual meditation sessions and set break time after meetings, to ensure that employees can continue to provide high productivity. 

More companies support hybrid work:10 companies that implemented hybrid working in Indonesia – ONEs Blog 

Challenges to implementing hybrid work 

Currently rebuilding social capital also looks different in the hybrid world. Wahjudi noted that as many as 49% of Indonesian leaders say that relationship building is the biggest challenge in the hybrid work era. 

Furthermore, Microsoft’s survey also found that corporate leaders need to make the office feel worth commuting. Because, as many as 41 percent of hybrid employees in Indonesia said their biggest challenge was knowing when and why they had to come to the office. 

On the other hand, only 40 percent of leaders have made a team agreement to define these new norms. 

Some companies still not prepared for hybrid work due to misunderstanding

Based on Cisco’s survey, only 25% of employees feel their employer is ‘very prepared’ for a hybrid working future. 

Actually, nearly 72% believe their manager trusts them to be productive when working remotely and over 60% believe their colleagues can be trusted to work remotely. 

General hybrid working data 

Opinions for networking Infrastructure  

67% say suffering connectivity issues on a regular basis is career-limiting for remote workers. 

72.1% say their company currently has the right networking infrastructure. 

93.2% say networking Infrastructure is essential for seamless working-from-home experiences. 

(Cisco) 

Opinions for cybersecurity  

85.9% feel cybersecurity is critical for making hybrid working safe. 

72.5% think business leaders are familiar with the cyber risks of hybrid work. 

69.3% believe their organization currently has the right capabilities and protocols in place. 

65.9% think employees in their company understand the cyber risk. 

(Cisco) 

Less commuting expenses and allowances 

86.5% of employees say they saved money in the past 12 months; the average is US$112 a week / US$5,824 a year.

In the same meaning, hybrid work helps their average income increase by 13.3%. Therefore, employers can save lots of travel allowances for their staff. 

(Cisco) 

Employees prefer to work virtually 

In Indonesia, 62% of employees are willing to use digital immersive spaces for meetings, up from 52% globally. 

Leaders consider redesigning their workplace 

54% of leaders are currently redesigning meeting spaces for hybrid work, or plan to in the year ahead.  

 (Microsoft) 

Hybrid work helps to build a new meeting etiquette 

Despite 43% of remote employees and 44% of hybrid employees saying they do not feel included in meetings, just 27% of organizations have established new hybrid work meeting etiquette. 

(Microsoft) 

Gen Z and Millennials seeking for flexible work 

53% of Gen Z and Millennials in Indonesia are likely to consider changing jobs if cannot work flexibly this year. 

(Microsoft) 

Directors are planning to change the work style of their companies 

60 percent of leaders in Indonesia say their companies plan to return to full office work next year, higher than the global figure of 50 percent.

However, 66 percent of workers in Indonesia are more likely to consider switching to remote or hybrid work.

More information for hybrid working 

Stanford economist explains why need hybrid work: Stanford economist tells what can be learned from the winners of hybrid plans – ONEs Blog 

How to optimize your hybrid workplace for 2023: Optimize your hybrid workplace for 2023 – ONEs Blog 

What equipment do hybrid workers need in 2023?: What equipment do hybrid workers need in 2023? – ONEs Blog 

ONES is one of the famous all-in-one smart office systems that can help you to easily implement hybrid working at ease.  You can easily perform virtual meetings, desk hoteling, and digital office management with our Room Booking, Desk Booking, and Visitor Management features.     

Feel free to contact us for more detail to implement your hybrid office!  

Contact us: hello@ones.software, or visit ONES Software official website for more information: https://ones.software/id.   

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Q3 2022: ONES Hybrid Workplace Report https://ones.software/blog/2022/10/24/q3-2022-ones-hybrid-workplace-report/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=q3-2022-ones-hybrid-workplace-report Mon, 24 Oct 2022 04:46:30 +0000 https://ones.software/blog/?p=2042 Thanks for coming back to ONES Hybrid Workplace Report series. In this series, we will reveal how people behave in their workplace, and how ONES can help them to save office costs and improve efficiency. Meeting time in Q3 Based on the room usage data of around 1200 users, 8,356 meetings were held from June … Continue reading "Q3 2022: ONES Hybrid Workplace Report"

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Thanks for coming back to ONES Hybrid Workplace Report series. In this series, we will reveal how people behave in their workplace, and how ONES can help them to save office costs and improve efficiency.

Meeting time in Q3

Based on the room usage data of around 1200 users, 8,356 meetings were held from June to September 2022, for a total of 25,845 hours (around 1077 days).

On average, each user has held 21 hours of meetings, and each of them held 4 meetings.

No-show rate in Q3

Compared with actually used meetings, there are 29.2% of rooms are released back to available due to no-shows.

Without using our smart office system, on average will have 5 hours of meetings are wasted per user due to their absence of room reservations.

Why can we help to save your office cost?

Based on some research on office space, a typical conference room-to-employee ratio in workplaces with higher densities is 1:10.

We can see that with a no-show rate of around 20% similar to Q3 of this year, an office for 100 people can already waste USD 40,000 in Singapore and USD 80,000 in New York annually.

Using our ONES smart office system, you can easily reuse these unused conference rooms via our no-show automatic-release mechanism, and quickly find out where is the highly inefficient workplace and who has the highest no-show rate on our system. Our smart office system can help you save your office cost easily with the automation of your smart office.

Contact us: hello@ones.software, or visit ONES Software official website for more information: https://ones.software/

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