We are two-thirds of the way through 2021 and we have already seen the benefits of virtual teams or a Flexible Workforce. Employees have the freedom and flexibility to work from anywhere and create their schedules. Organizations can save on infrastructural expenses, improve productivity and have access to a global talent pool barring any geographical limitations. Nevertheless, we have also experienced numerous challenges on our way to leverage the various benefits of Virtual Teams. Nevertheless, we must navigate these challenges efficiently, or else we will be faced with disjointed teams with individual productivity. This will not have any meaningful consequence.

Upskilling is the process of identifying gaps in skills and seeking out methods to bridge them. It is still considered a personal venture or an individual responsibility, primarily. So, does the organization have a say in or an obligation for the training and development of their employees? We have looked at this matter previously. A trained workforce is everyone’s responsibility. Upskilling models have a various number of variations. However, most companies adhere to one of the following models or a combination of them.

Work-from-home, or rather Work-From-Anywhere in the world is normal now for most employees. Consequently, Employee Experience is more important than ever now since it can even dictate employee motivation and loyalty to your business. As the realization that the physical, cultural, and technological aspects of working have changed for the better, organizations have to re-think their Employee Experience strategies to include the well-being of the families. Family is an integral part of our life unless you are living alone in a 1BHK. Humans tend to adopt the mannerisms and habits of those closest to us and of the ones sharing our living quarters. They have a direct influence over who we are, what we do, how we feel, and what we eat and drink.