Cashing in on a new normal: Several startups are trying to capitalize on hybrid work Companies are trying to make the case that their offerings will bridge the gaps between an in-person and remote workforce.
By Erin Woo New York Times July 6, 2021 9:42pm Text size Copy shortlink:
Before the pandemic, Envoy, a startup in San Francisco, sold visitor-registration software for the office. Its system signed in guests and tracked who was coming into the building.
When COVID-19 hit and forced people to work from home, Envoy adapted. It began tracking employees instead of just visitors, with a screening system that asked workers about potential COVID symptoms and exposures.
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What’s next for remote workers? A virtual ‘water cooler’
Lack of connection has been a constant issue for remote workers, but a slate of new apps promises to make social interactions easier no matter where employees are. Will people gather in the virtual breakroom? Credit: Dreamstime
For all of the successes of the pandemic-forced shift to remote work, replicating the casual interactions that happen naturally in the office the impromptu team lunch, informal hallway chat, or a quick strategy session by the coffee machine has been a lot harder when working from home.
These seemingly innocuous conversations and connections can benefit both workers and employers, improving wellbeing, sparking innovation and even boosting productivity. A growing number of start-ups such as Donut and Tandem are now looking to connect remote colleagues more effectively with “water cooler” and “virtual office” style apps to address the disconnection many workers feel.