Navigating hybrid work: how monitors make a difference

The widespread shift towards hybrid work has posed fresh challenges for businesses across the globe.

The primary focus is on enhancing working experiences and maintaining productivity when employees work in different locations. Although companies have deployed various strategies and tools to facilitate this evolving mode of collaboration, monitors are often overlooked, possibly because they seem so fundamental.

However, the demand for improving the modern workplace continues to rise, and business monitors are projected to be one of the driving forces in the global PC monitor market till 2025, according to a report from IDC. In this article, we explore how business monitors can play a key role in enhancing hybrid work experiences and productivity amid these evolving changes.

Diverse hybrid work scenarios call for adapted tools
Hybrid work can take on various forms, each presenting a unique set of challenges and opportunities. An employee working daily in an open office space won’t have the same needs as someone who alternates between a home office and hot desking, a road-traveling salesman or a web developer.

Despite these differences, they all share a common need: adaptable tools that enhance their wellbeing and overall hybrid work experience. For organisations, the search for such tools is a strategic decision to meet the constantly evolving demands of the modern workplace, balancing wellbeing, productivity, agility and aesthetic appeal for their employees.

Simplified team meetings and communication
Effective communication is fundamental to the success of any organisation, and its significance is amplified in hybrid work environments. When operating in a hybrid setting, connecting with colleagues, establishing relationships and fostering collaboration can present unique challenges, especially when teams have never met in person.

Webcam monitors, featuring integrated high-quality webcams and microphones, have become invaluable tools for bridging the physical-distance gap while eliminating the hassles of dealing with technical glitches. This ensures clear and seamless video conferences and virtual meetings without the trouble of setting up a separate webcam and other external devices.

The more advanced models, such as the ViewSonic VG2756V-2K, even include AI noise-cancellation technology for improved audio quality, and built-in LED lights for a professional, camera-ready appearance. Moreover, the design of a pop-up camera ensures privacy and security when the camera is not in use.

Enhanced multi-tasking efficiency
In a hybrid workplace, multi-tasking can be a mixed bag. It offers flexibility but can also detrimentally affect focus, productivity and stress levels, particularly in the absence of a dedicated workstation or when working from less-than-ideal environments with various distractions. Balancing multiple tasks while maintaining quality work remains a persistent challenge in this environment.

The emergence of ultra-wide monitors offers an ideal solution to meet the demands of the hybrid work landscape. With their expansive screens, multiple windows can be comfortably opened simultaneously, allowing applications to be transitioned between seamlessly, all on a single monitor.

A recent publication has even shown that working with a larger screen can enhance information absorption and improve memory. The new ViewSonic VG3419C offers these benefits on a 34″ curved screen with ultra-wide QHD resolution.

Clutter-free workstation
With USB-C becoming the industry standard for device connectivity, the introduction of USB-C monitors adds to the promotion of a clutter-free work environment by simplifying connections. ViewSonic USB-C monitors provide a one-cable solution that is capable of charging devices directly and transferring audio, visual and data at high speed through a single USB-C cable.

This simplifies the workstation for employees, promoting better concentration by minimising cable clutter. The adoption of USB-C by the recently launched iPhone 15 series also unlocks new productivity possibilities for Apple users who rely on their mobile devices for work.

Fostering employee wellbeing
The wellbeing of employees – both physically and mentally – is at the core of a thriving and sustainable workplace. While mental wellbeing can be nurtured, physical wellbeing is often at risk due to extended screen time and prolonged sitting. Extended exposure to digital screens can lead to issues such as eye and neck strain, fatigue and discomfort, which, in turn, can disrupt sleep and hinder overall productivity.

Prioritise monitors with such features as like blue-light filters, as they effectively mitigate the negative impacts of prolonged screen exposure. ViewSonic monitors are equipped with Eye ProTech technology, providing flicker-free experience and software settings for adjusting blue-light filtering.

Some advanced monitors come with Eye ProTech+, which features a built-in low-blue-light screen and flicker-free technology, helping to combat digital eye fatigue without compromising image quality. Furthermore, ergonomically designed monitors enable users to personalise their viewing angles using adjustable stands, promoting a healthy posture and ensuring maximum comfort for employees.

Productivity on-the-go
Not every task requires being physically present in the office, and this realisation has sparked a shift in productivity trends and mindsets. The modern workforce values the idea of productivity on the go. Whether it’s working from home, using co-working spaces or even during a daily commute, professionals are finding ways to maximise their efficiency outside the traditional office environment.

In this era of work flexibility, ViewSonic portable monitors have become indispensable tools. These compact, lightweight and versatile secondary screens empower individuals to sustain their productivity while on the move, offering extra screen real estate to streamline tasks and projects without being confined to a specific location.

Conclusion
As the demand for hybrid work continues to grow, business monitors now offer more than just screens as productivity tools; they also provide comfort, flexibility and technology designed to enhance the daily work experience. These tailored solutions are perfectly adapted to the new work paradigm, fostering efficiency while improving overall employee wellbeing and workplace experience.

ViewSonic WorkPro Collection
The ViewSonic WorkPro Collection is designed to meet the needs of the hybrid workspace, offering business monitors that prioritise simple set-up and flexible use to enhance productivity for both office and remote work. For more information about the range, click here.