{"id":61815,"date":"2022-04-06T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-06T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/industry\/microsoft-in-business\/?p=61815"},"modified":"2022-10-06T07:21:21","modified_gmt":"2022-10-06T14:21:21","slug":"embracing-hybrid-work-in-professional-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/industry\/microsoft-in-business\/future-of-work\/2022\/04\/06\/embracing-hybrid-work-in-professional-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Embracing hybrid work in professional services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\" style=\"float: right;padding-left: 0px!important;padding-right: 0px!important;margin-bottom: 15px;margin-left: 15px\" src=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/industry\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/03\/Ofc17_Meeting_007-fixed2-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Group of five people in a meeting around a desk.\" width=\"100%\">I&#8217;ve seen many professional services companies that were early adopters of hybrid work due to the knowledge-based nature of their practices. However, as we all know, the pandemic dramatically accelerated the shift, proving that hybrid work could scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A recent study from the Harvard Business Review (HBR) finds the \u201cincrease in remote work stems not just from tangible benefits such as time and cost savings, but also from the simple fact that remote work has proven its viability in people\u2019s own experiences. More than half of [recent survey] respondents (58 percent) [anticipating] an increase say it\u2019s because remote work has been normalized and well tested.\u201d<sup>1<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, some of the biggest names in professional services have taken action to stay competitive in this new world. PwC, KPMG, and EY have all announced new programs offering flexibility in work scheduling and delivery. <sup>2, 3, 4<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s clear hybrid work is here to stay\u2014and that doesn\u2019t just mean working remotely. According to the HBR study, \u201c86 percent of survey respondents agree that the digital workplace must integrate and coexist with the physical workplace for the foreseeable future.\u201d Getting that integration right is key to driving productivity, collaboration, and client and employee satisfaction. If you haven\u2019t already done so, it\u2019s time to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/flexibility\/hybrid-work-solutions?ef_id=e9bc54e1bee116537889353d4b83c75e:G:s&amp;OCID=AID2200942_SEM_e9bc54e1bee116537889353d4b83c75e:G:s&amp;msclkid=e9bc54e1bee116537889353d4b83c75e&amp;rtc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">start making the shift to hybrid work today.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote blockquote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote blockquote-is-layout-flow\"><p>&nbsp;\u201cMore than three-quarters of respondents (77%) agree that a digital workplace is essential to operating a data-driven business.\u201d<\/p><cite>\u2014Harvard Business Review Research Report<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Considering digital choreography<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I like to think about this mission through the concept of, what one client termed, Digital Choreography (DC). DC refers to how technology and data are connected across different stakeholders to serve different needs with maximum efficiency. This is especially important in professional services where the flow of information is so critical to success.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/industry\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/03\/1Moder-Work-in-Professional-Services_Graph-1024x536.webp\" alt=\"Graph of Modern Work in Professional services\" class=\"wp-image-61914 webp-format\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/industry\/microsoft-in-business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/03\/1Moder-Work-in-Professional-Services_Graph-1024x536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/industry\/microsoft-in-business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/03\/1Moder-Work-in-Professional-Services_Graph-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/industry\/microsoft-in-business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/03\/1Moder-Work-in-Professional-Services_Graph-768x402.webp 768w, https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/industry\/microsoft-in-business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/03\/1Moder-Work-in-Professional-Services_Graph-800x419.webp 800w, https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/industry\/microsoft-in-business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/03\/1Moder-Work-in-Professional-Services_Graph-400x209.webp 400w, https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/industry\/microsoft-in-business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/03\/1Moder-Work-in-Professional-Services_Graph.webp 1200w\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/industry\/microsoft-in-business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/03\/1Moder-Work-in-Professional-Services_Graph-1024x536.webp\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>The Harvard Business Review report notes that \u201corganizations that have a digital workplace strategy are consistently more likely to see greater returns from their investments in all dimensions than those that don\u2019t.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Creating an exceptional experience<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In my work with professional services firms, I\u2019ve noticed three factors that distinguish those with a standout hybrid work experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>They focus on people: <\/strong>Instead of thinking in terms of technical specifications, start with how you want to empower employees and clients and choose technologies that support the desired outcome. For example, if you are focused on improving the employee experience, <a href=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/microsoft-viva\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">explore Microsoft Viva<\/a>, which brings together communications, knowledge, learning, resources, and insights in the flow of work.<\/li><br><li><strong>They think ahead<\/strong>: During the pandemic, some organizations chose to buy point solutions as a reaction to emerging needs. They ended up with a hodgepodge of solutions that are difficult to manage and don\u2019t always work well together. Think about what you want hybrid work to look like in five years, not five weeks. To help get you started, Microsoft offers <a href=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/artofpossible\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Art of the Possible events<\/a> on hybrid-work topics such as reimagining the employee experience, redefining collaboration, and making the most of collaborative apps.&nbsp;<\/li><br><li><strong>They provide agile support<\/strong>: When people work from anywhere, the way they access technical support changes significantly. Delivering on client expectations means support needs to be accessible and effective whenever and wherever it\u2019s needed.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Empowering your company and clients with solutions built for hybrid work<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Through digital choreography and a strategic approach to hybrid work, you not only become more competitive\u2014you help clients drive digital transformation and growth, as well. Microsoft cloud solutions including <a href=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/hybridwork\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft 365<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/dynamics.microsoft.com\/project-operations\/overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Dynamics<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Azure<\/a> can empower your organization to thrive with integrated technology, human-centric experiences, and constant innovation.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m excited by all the ways our technology can help your team thrive in a hybrid world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><sup>[1]<\/sup> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verizon.com\/business\/resources\/reports\/recreating-work-as-a-blend-of-virtual-physical-experiences.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Deliver the best remote working experience<\/a>, Verizon, 2021.<br><sup>[2]<\/sup> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwc.co.uk\/press-room\/press-releases\/pwc-announces-new-flexible-work-deal.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PwC announces new flexible work deal for employees<\/a>, PwC, 2021.<br><sup>[3]<\/sup> <a href=\"https:\/\/home.kpmg\/uk\/en\/home\/media\/press-releases\/2021\/05\/kpmg-unveils-the-four-day-fortnight-for-16000-staff.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KPMG\u202funveils\u202fthe\u202f\u2018four-day fortnight\u2019 for 16,000 staff<\/a>, KPMG, 2021.<br><sup>[4]<\/sup> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ey.com\/en_uk\/news\/2021\/05\/ey-confirms-move-to-hybrid-working-model\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EY confirms move to hybrid working model<\/a>, EY, 2021.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I&#8217;ve seen many professional services companies that were early adopters of hybrid work due to the knowledge-based nature of their practices. 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