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\n\tHow and where we accomplish work today are so different from previous generations that organizations have to rethink how they accommodate the modern workplace, and how they respond to such shifts today will be critical to their success tomorrow. That\u2019s according to new Forbes Insights research on workplace trends, and the findings demonstrate just how critical unified, video communications\u00a0\u2014<\/strong>\u00a0and a video-first culture\u2014\u00a0<\/strong>will be in meeting the collaboration and productivity demands of the future.<\/p>\n Zoom has partnered with Forbes Insights for the third year in a row to gauge the state of communications in the workplace and video\u2019s increasingly important role in modern organizations. The 2019 report,\u00a0\u201cThe Visual Advantage: Harnessing Video-Led Unified Communications to Drive a More Agile, Connected and Effective Culture,\u201d<\/a>\u00a0details how the evolving nature of work poses a real threat to communication, collaboration, and productivity, and describes ways businesses can effectively respond.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The survey of more than 300 senior executives across geographies, roles, and industries finds the more distributed workforces become, the more they\u2019ll require team-oriented approaches to higher-value tasks. Some key findings from the report:<\/p>\n With in-person collaboration becoming less feasible but the need for close collaboration rapidly expanding, the report states that reliable video conference software is critical for driving productivity and business success.<\/p>\n The report clearly suggests that consolidated video communications have expansive business benefits and lead to a better connected, more productive organization:<\/p>\n \u201cVideo dramatically improves the quality of communication,\u201d said Brett Durnell, manager of unified communications for F5 Networks, one of the organizations interviewed for the report. \u201cIt changes the nature of the meeting, making it more engaging, fun, and collaborative.\u201d<\/p>\n But while\u00a079%\u00a0<\/strong>of those surveyed say video conferencing is the best team communication tool for creative and collaborative tasks,\u00a080%<\/strong>\u00a0say they can provide access to better-quality video conferencing solutions.<\/p>\n Access to quality tools is just one barrier to video adoption, however. System sprawl and a lack of leadership also play a role.<\/p>\n For example,\u00a061%<\/strong>\u00a0of executives say their organization uses three or more video conferencing solutions, making it confusing and cumbersome for employees to know which to use when. And while\u00a073%<\/strong>\u00a0plan to make greater use of video going forward,\u00a075%<\/strong>\u00a0admit that they should be the ones driving video use in their organizations.<\/p>\n The benefits of video communication are clear, and that\u2019s evidenced by its growing pervasiveness in businesses across every industry. The best way for organizations to meet the communications demands of the future, according to the report, is to proactively adopt, support, and nurture a video-first culture.<\/p>\n Moreover, a unified communications strategy featuring a single app for video, chat, and phone solutions will simplify the experience and help expedite the journey toward a more productive workplace. To enable that video-first culture and meet the communication challenges of the evolving workplace, organizations must:<\/p>\n Check out the full Zoom-Forbes Insights report to learn more about how video communications will help solve the workplace challenges of the future. Or set up a\u00a0\u00a0with a Zoom product specialist today to\u00a0learn all the ways Zoom can future-proof your business communications.<\/p>\n Download the report<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n This article was originally published in\u00a0Zoom Blog<\/a>\u00a0on February 5th 2020.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" ITAD Blog FORBES INSIGHTS: A VIDEO-FIRST CULTURE IS CRITICAL FOR OVERCOMING THE…<\/p>\nThe evolving workplace<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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