{"id":11821,"date":"2021-10-21T09:00:08","date_gmt":"2021-10-21T13:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/limetech.co\/?p=11821"},"modified":"2021-10-21T09:00:08","modified_gmt":"2021-10-21T13:00:08","slug":"on-remote-and-hybrid-transitions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tjarb.com\/limetech\/blog\/small-business\/on-remote-and-hybrid-transitions\/","title":{"rendered":"On remote and hybrid transitions: how the right approach can get your company ahead"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On remote and hybrid transitions:<br \/>\nhow the right approach can get your company ahead<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11320 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/tjarb.com\/limetech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/christina-wocintechchat-com-UTw3j_aoIKM-unsplash-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Millions of companies were forced to make the fast pivot to remote work in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some were able to <a href=\"https:\/\/slack.com\/customer-stories\/wayfair-pivot-remote-work-slack\">deftly navigate<\/a> the transition, while others hit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/articles\/companies-start-to-think-remote-work-isnt-so-great-after-all-11595603397\">major roadblocks<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As restrictions ease, many are pivoting back to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/business-functions\/organization\/our-insights\/reimagining-the-postpandemic-workforce\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hybrid setup<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Other teams have returned to in-person work, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inc.com\/rebecca-hinds\/the-5-hybrid-remote-works-models-for-your-business.html\">the option for remote work<\/a> on an as-needed basis. Each company has had to negotiate these choices on their own, an experience which can be incredibly challenging.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For companies still entering the remote space or navigating a pivot to <strong>remote hybrid<\/strong>, it\u2019s worth considering that the transition can be more than a defensive move. In fact, there are strategic reasons to embrace this arrangement. In the current era of unexpected events, <strong>the ability to access your data and work from anywhere isn\u2019t simply good insurance (and the ethical thing to do), it can also deliver clear competitive advantages.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of the advantages you get when you take your team remote:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Better adaptability. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/limetech.co\/8-easy-steps-for-going-remote-with-your-business\/\">shift to remote work<\/a> typically involves a <a href=\"https:\/\/limetech.co\/cloud-migrations\/\">cloud data migration<\/a>. With your data on the cloud, your IT infrastructure becomes more adaptable, enabling your company to adjust to changes in the business climate. A sudden change to your data requirements no longer involves the addition or removal of costly equipment, but instead\u00a0 a scaling of services and\/or resources.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11171 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/tjarb.com\/limetech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pexels-anete-lusina-5239921-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>Improved customization.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Build your <strong>tech-stack <\/strong><\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your work culture to match your company values and culture. With the benefits of <strong>serverless infrastructure<\/strong> and <strong>software-as-a-service (SAAS)<\/strong> subscriptions, IT is no longer a one-size-fits all arrangement. Customization is the new way.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Greater flexibility.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> With your data in the cloud, instead of being limited to on-premises work, your team can be <strong>remote <\/strong><\/span><strong><i>or<\/i><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> onsite<\/strong> on an as-needed basis. In this way, flexibility is baked right into your infrastructure, and choices are always available.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Expanded talent pool. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By shifting to a remote, distributed, or hybrid work model, you\u2019re more equipped to hire team members beyond your geographic region. Even further, a location-diverse team will be better qualified to collaborate with international partners. This approach can translate to major competitive advantages, when navigated the right way.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-10365 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/limetech.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/smallerPUTTING-THINGS-IN-THE-CLOUD-Flat-Illustration_1x-copy-4-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/b>Improved productivity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A cloud data migration can improve productivity by <strong>reducing downtime<\/strong> from server, network, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Virtual_private_network\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VPN<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> issues. Many companies also report greater team happiness and work productivity in the context of a remote work setup, though that can depend on a variety of factors. Setting the right expectations for your team is imperative.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Better security<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Storing your data on the cloud reduces vulnerabilities to hackers, local disasters (like flood, fire, hurricanes), and theft. Keeping a <strong>local backup<\/strong> in addition to your cloud storage solution can provide redundancy and peace-of-mind.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Improved health and safety<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In the context of a global pandemic, the option to work remotely can protect your staff from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">COVID-19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, enabling them to safely quarantine if necessary. Working from home can be a valuable option in the context of other life events, such as caring for infants or elderly parents.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11074 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/limetech.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-olia-danilevich-4974914-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"guy working at multiple computers\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Evaluation pays dividends<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most transitions to a remote or hybrid remote work setup involve some form of cloud data migration. However, before implementing a <a href=\"https:\/\/limetech.co\/cloud-migration-faqs\/\">cloud migration<\/a> or transitioning to a new tech stack, we recommend taking the time to <strong>evaluate your goals, values, and company culture<\/strong>. This also applies if you\u2019re reassessing your remote work processes following a fast, hard transition at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A purposeful approach to developing an ongoing system, as well as the right cloud platforms and applications for your team, will serve you well in the long-term. The right approach may even give you unexpected competitive advantages, taking your company to a whole new level.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re reconsidering your approach to remote work, starting a new pivot, or just trying to get your head around the best options for your company, we can help. After helping high tech startups for well over a decade, we\u2019re likely familiar with any challenge you\u2019re facing. Contact us and we&#8217;ll be in touch to schedule a quick conversation.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b><i>LimeTech<\/i><\/b><i>\u00a0is a creative tech company with a focus on innovation and adaptive change. We use technical know-how, design skills, and deep experience in entrepreneurship to help companies advance their business goals. Our specialties include\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/limetech.co\/mobile-application-development\/\"><i>mobile app development<\/i><\/a><i>,\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/limetech.co\/website-design-and-development\/\"><i>website design<\/i><\/a><i>,\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/limetech.co\/it-consulting-services\/\"><i>technology planning<\/i><\/a><i>, and\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/limetech.co\/remote-work-solutions\/\"><i>remote work solutions<\/i><\/a><i>.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On remote and hybrid transitions: how the right approach can get your company ahead Millions of companies were forced to make the fast pivot to remote work in the early&#8230;.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":12794,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[522,507,510,503],"tags":[521,551,586,632,623,558,535,647],"class_list":["post-11821","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cloud-computing","category-innovation","category-remote-work","category-small-business","tag-cloud-computing","tag-cloud-migration","tag-covid-19","tag-hybrid-work","tag-innovation","tag-it-consulting","tag-remote-work","tag-saas"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v17.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>On remote and hybrid transitions: how the right approach can get your company ahead - Lime Tech<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Remote? 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