For the last few years, not every business jumped into the mobile workforce. Many were certain that their work could not be done remotely or that employees couldn’t handle remote work. During the coronavirus pandemic, no one was given a choice. Businesses were told to connect employees remotely or close up shop completely. So, they did the needful: they adapted to a remote, flexible workforce.

Everyone who could possibly do their job via a video conferencing has been not only allowed but enabled and required to work the at-home office job. But what we didn’t see coming is just now convenient and streamlined the workflow can really be with a new flexible workforce. By allowing your team to all work from home, you can cut out a lot of fluff in the office routine and open up new options for future improvements.

Let’s take a closer look at the benefits of that flexible workforce you’ve just created by necessity and video chat.

Discovering That You Really Can Do Jobs Remotely

One of the greatest discoveries of the work-at-home era is just how many jobs can be done from home. Employers often insist, with reason, that the resources could not be made available. They insist that security could not be tight enough. They talk about how it will take years to upgrade the security system and intranet before remote work is possible.

But with the stay-at-home order, suddenly all these things become possible. Companies are learning just how inaccurate some of those long-standing delays might have been. They are discovering that the jobs can truly be done remotely and that teams can be trusted to work from home in any environment.

Everyone Learns How to Contribute to Cybersecurity

Another great boon of the recent flexible workforce transformation is cybersecurity. With each employee connecting individually from their own devices, cybersecurity becomes a paramount concern. You may have already taught your team how to clean a device of old malware, how to reset apps, and how to protect their identities through autofill and password manager features.

Each new layer of cybersecurity the team learns to connect safely during the pandemic is more they know returning to work. If you ever wanted a workforce to help you maintain the cybersecurity standards of desktop security, your flexible workforce will be on your side.

Fewer Resources Needed to Maintain the Team

One factor that wins over many managers and business owners is that a flexible workforce can generally cost less than a traditional team. A flexible team may require less in the way of facilities and individual offices. A flexible team may be able to comfortably cover all hours, and they are certainly more experienced at working together to get challenging projects done. You may quickly find that a flexible team requires less overhead and therefore fewer resources to maintain the team.

The Ability to Hire Outside Your Local Area

Allowing flexibility and remote access in your workforce is also essential for broadening your hiring horizons. A flexible workforce allows you to hire from anywhere, choosing the best of the best, without asking them to relocate. Many professionals, these days, have a no-travel policy that goes well beyond the pandemic. Your candidates don’t have to live near your headquarters or a satellite office. They don’t even need to share a time zone when remote connection and remote work are possible.

Building Effective Teams With Good Remote Rapport

Finally, remember the importance of good rapport both in and out of the office. A flexible workforce works even better when everyone gets along and can keep each other on track. Your flexible workforce built during the pandemic and honed over time might be the perfect example of good rapport when working remotely as well as good rapport in the office.

Find More Benefits of Your New Flexible Workforce

The key to improving your future team with a flexible workforce approach is to hire the right fit. Hire remotely or locally to find those who will mesh well with the new flexible plans. Contact us today to find your next flexible hire. Bishop & Company is offering recorded video interviews to our clients to help speed the process of hiring great talent.