1. Address New Cyberthreats by Bolstering Security
Cyberattacks are the top concern when securing a hybrid or remote workforce. Whether employees are using company-issued devices or their own, extending work beyond an enterprise’s network means that nonprofits should consider implementing advanced security strategies that protect data in dispersed environments.
One such strategy is a zero-trust security approach, which requires all users to be authenticated, authorized and continuously validated to gain access to an organization’s applications and data, whether or not the user is within the organization’s network. Zero-trust makes it possible to find a balance between security and accessibility for a distributed workforce. In short, with identity and access management tools and microsegmentation, zero trust can bolster a nonprofit’s defenses for hybrid and remote employees.
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2. Outfit Employees with the Technology Needed to Work Onsite and Remotely
The hybrid model requires two work setups — in-office and remote — and their needs aren’t always identical. For instance, while a desktop computer may be advantageous in an office, a laptop may be most useful outside of the office so employees can work at home, from the coffee shop, during travel and elsewhere.
Depending on their job responsibilities, some employees may even be better off using a tablet. Nonprofit IT leaders must think within this flexible framework and prioritize the needs of individual users when setting up the tech for their office and remote work environments.
Outfitting employees with office chairs and high-quality audio and video solutions such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams can go a long way. But the hybrid model gives employees the power to customize their work suite directly.