The Virtual Floorplan: New Rules for a New Era of Work is a global
report analyzing hybrid work, and how it comes with its own set of
rules and roles across organizations. The survey, conducted by
Vanson Bourne and commissioned by VMware, collects global data
from 7600 employees, IT, HR and business decision makers from
July and August of 2021. Insights from the survey reveal how
organizations are witnessing the birth of an entirely new way of
organizing the workforce: the ‘virtual floorplan’, where colleagues
collaborate and form connections primarily over digital channels.
Key findings also cover data security trends and how security
measures must evolve with employee behavior. Transparency and
trust are also vital qualities that leaders must embrace to advance in
today’s hybrid-by-default world. As businesses grow more and
more comfortable with the virtual floorplan, the question is not
whether it will work — it’s how to use it to maximize productivity,
morale, performance, and team cohesion. The rules have totally
changed, and any organization that hopes to be competitive now
must learn to master them.