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as it gave users the option to select their own preferred software, whether that be Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Goo- gle Meet or alternatives. In a post-virus world, employees will continue to expect the freedom and autonomy to define how they work. Barco’s Future of Meetings research study, compiled in late 2019, iden- tified a demand for giving employees greater


flexibility to use their own


technology. On average, staff had used six different conferencing tools in the past six months prior to the study tak- ing place, while 72 percent of people were taking their own laptops into their meeting rooms. People are now far more accepting of technology as a means to enhance team working. In total, 76 percent agreed that audio-vi- sual technology should play a central role in all collaborative sessions, par- ticularly where they included people joining remotely. Technology also plays a key role in delivering scalability to a business as it looks to navigate the economic un- certainty ahead. Balancing a mix of


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physical and virtual interaction pro- vides the flexibility to use contractors and freelancers in accordance to or- ganisational requirements. In this way, businesses will be able to react swiftly to market changes, reducing and grow- ing workforces and customising digital capacity with minimal investment or disruption.


Getting the technology right


Getting the technology right will be crucial in the coming weeks and months for companies looking to build a future in new workplace landscape. With the uncertainty of what the future holds, committing to a hybrid model where employees can work remotely if and when required will deliver the nec- essary agility should there be a second wave of the virus. With a vaccine unlikely to be widely available for some time, the threat of a resurgence remains ever-present. Businesses whose human resources can be swiftly relocated or sent home with minimal disruption will be at a


distinct advantage. Hybrid models that can support people in working from anywhere are here to stay, but they must be flexible too, as every business will need to tune its infrastructure to the needs of its people and to events beyond its control that may force sud- den shifts in work patterns.


Biography


Lieven Bertier is the Segment Director, Workplace, at Barco ClickShare


Lieven has been with Barco for more than 15 years, taking up different technical-commercial and marketing roles for the company. Since 2014 he has been part of the ClickShare team, responsible for all strategic marketing activities. He strongly ad- vocates design and usability in prod- uct development and is convinced that technology can help collabora- tion become a competitive asset for businesses.


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