The notion that we need to be at the office from 9 to 5 to work is becoming anachronistic—fast. Among the lessons the pandemic has taught us is that we don’t have to be in the office all the time for work.
The recent rise of remote work may have been borne out of necessity, but it has shown organisations worldwide that working outside the office is feasible with advancements in technology.
Employers and employees now know it, and hybrid work has emerged as the healthy middle ground, giving the latter the choice of where and when they work. This can lead to better job satisfaction and improved productivity, particularly in Malaysia, where employees say they are happier and more productive when working hybrid.
On the other hand, going hybrid offers businesses significant cost savings as they reduce their real estate needs and operational costs with fewer employees in the office at any given time. They also benefit from the enhanced productivity of their hybrid workforce, who are also more likely to stay put given how Malaysian employees now prefer this work paradigm.
Embracing a hybrid model offers many benefits. However, the transition can pose challenges, such as preserving a cohesive company culture. It can be difficult to ensure all employees feel connected and engaged when they are not physically present in the office. Another major hurdle is maintaining a robust IT infrastructure with cybersecurity measures to enable seamless and safe communication and collaboration.
The right solution can address these major challenges—and Google Workspace fits the bill. G-AsiaPacific, a leading regional cloud service provider and Google Premier Partner, describes Google Workspace as more than just email, but rather a complete productivity suite that empowers teams to collaborate seamlessly across any device regardless of location.
Among the notable ways Google Workspace helps organisations are:
- Real-time collaboration. With Google Docs, teams in different locations can do real-time editing, commenting, and sharing of documents, enabling teamwork and ensuring productivity regardless of location.
- Video conferencing. Disparate teams can meet up virtually using Google Meet, whose features include screen sharing, live recording, and more. It also accommodates up to 100 people and integrates seamlessly with other Google Workspace tools.
- Mobile accessibility. Google Workspace has dedicated mobile apps for Gmail, Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and others so employees can use them on the go with their gadgets. These apps feature offline capabilities, real-time collaboration, and integration with other mobile features.
- Integration with other tools. Google Workspace integrates seamlessly with other tools, like Microsoft Office and Slack, to enable users to work across platforms without disruption. This helps enhance productivity and collaboration and maintains a unified workflow.
In terms of safeguarding information, Google Workspace offers advanced protection against cyber threats through robust encryption, two-step verification, and more. It also has administrative controls that allow IT teams to manage devices and data access securely, ensuring the enforcement of security protocols at all times.
Indeed, companies looking to go hybrid can’t go wrong with Google Workspace, as it enables employees to work on documents, spreadsheets, presentations, schedules, and more. Yet, to extract the maximum value from this cloud-based productivity suite, organisations may need specialised expertise. That’s where G-AsiaPacific comes in.
With seven Google Workspace deployment specialists, six sales specialists, and six Customer Success Managers, G-AsiaPacific guarantees best-in-class consulting, deployment, migration, and technical support for Google Workspace. It also provides training on how to effectively use the suite’s different tools. In short, G-AsiaPacific will guide you so you can get the most value out of Google Workspace.
Malaysia’s leading fully integrated media group, Media Prima, is among the many companies deriving great value from switching to Google Workspace. Prior to making this switch, Media Prima had been encountering major headaches in storage, reliability, and mobility from its on-prem environment. That’s when the company turned to G-AsiaPacific for help.
The Google Premier Partner quickly went to work, sending over their team of experts to handle Media Prima’s migration from its problem-riddled server to Google Workspace. G-AsiaPacific also sent specialists to handle change management and facilitate training for the media company’s over 4,000 employees.
Perhaps most impressively, G-AsiaPacific accomplished all that with zero downtime and zero data loss. Then, within four months, Media Prima saw undeniable results: 90% user login rate and over 20,000 files uploaded to Google Drive, with nary a hitch.
Needless to say, going hybrid with Google Workspace is working out quite well for Media Prima—and it can do the same for your business.
So, have you gone hybrid yet? Discover how G-AsiaPacific can support your transition HERE.
