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Looking back on the pandemic whirlwind of the past two years, it is stunning to see the advances and growth of the Unified Collaborative Communications industry.

The workplace is changing, and people are leaving their jobs. Microsoft’s 2021 Work Trend Index reveals that nearly half the global workforce considers quitting this year, and 46% say they’re likely to move and work remotely.

The pandemic has changed the way we live and work, and while many will return to the office, things will most likely never return to what we regarded as the pre-pandemic standard of normal. Instead, video conferencing will become much more prevalent, while traveling for work will become less so. What’s more, many employees will become hybrid or fully remote workers, resulting in a wealth of benefits for society and the environment alike.

In years gone by, companies have previously had to choose between high quality audio and video solutions that were typically expensive or complex, or personal webcams that were of a lower quality with the inability to include more than one individual. Even before the pandemic, this situation was quickly changing and now there are a growing abundance of solutions that can deliver a quality meeting experience.

As businesses across the world begin to adapt to a hybrid working environment, it’s key that the right technology and devices are put in place to ensure teams can communicate effectively, regardless of location. Helping to support video meetings that connect people in-office and working remotely, Logitech recently launched a new range of devices, including the Rally Bar and Rally Bar Mini.

The way businesses have worked over the last year or so has without doubt presented unexpected challenges, with so many organizations shifting to a home working environment. For many, this was a monumental change and will have kick-started various new digital transformation projects.

It’s safe to say that the traditional office working environment will never be quite the same as it was before the start of the pandemic. Many office workers have now been working from home for over a year, with some expecting to never return to the office full-time.

Cisco is home to a comprehensive portfolio of collaboration solutions designed to help you achieve effective, productive meeting spaces of all sizes. Keeping teams connected, Cisco Webex brings the meeting experience to life, with Webex Devices, Webex Meetings and Webex Teams. Intelligent video and audio communications are designed for meeting spaces of all sizes, simplifying teamwork and bringing people together - whether in the office meeting room or working from home.

As much of the world has become accustomed to working from home for the last 12 months, it has been crucial for businesses to remain agile and resilient when it comes to productivity and day-to-day operations. Video conferencing and online collaboration have quickly become the norm, with organizations of all sizes across all sectors quickly deploying new collaboration technology or building on existing technology. Thus ensuring communication channels remain open and cater for both the small minority still in the physical workplace (particularly in certain job roles and sectors) and the vast majority working remotely.