Incorporate fika into your office! [How to solve the lack of communication during telework]

What has decreased overwhelmingly since I started working remotely... Isn't that "communication"?

Although you may talk in video conferences, if you want to have other conversations, the hurdles are quite high in telework.

When I was in the office, I realized that chatting with people in the company was a change of pace and a break~.

My husband, who is also teleworking, is also at home, but I want to communicate with people other than my family! (cry of the heart)

The number one concern about telework is lack of communication!

Like me, many people seem to have problems communicating while teleworking.

According to a survey, when asked what concerns they have when implementing telework, the most common answer was "lack of communication among employees."
The number is less than 60%!

Other issues include "difficulty in coordinating within departments" and "decreased productivity and impact on work."

Adecco Corporation: Survey on the actual situation of corporate telework six months after the state of emergency was declared

While the introduction of telework has positive aspects, such as eliminating commuting time and increasing quality of life by spending more time on family and hobbies, these issues are also occurring.

Hybrid work from office ×to telework is the strongest

So, how can we live a better telework life?

I go to the office 5 times a week and telework 5 times a week.
First, let's stop thinking about this.

I think hybrid work, which combines office arrival and telework, will be the best way to work in this environment in this era.

For example, it may be faster to discuss it directly with the team.
You can also consult online, but I think there are times when you can proceed with a sense of speed if you talk face-to-face.

Also, by going to the office, you can communicate more easily than when you are teleworking.
By coming to the office, communication not only in the same department but also in different departments and departments can be an opportunity to receive new ideas.

When you want to concentrate or when the office is likely to be crowded, you work remotely.

This kind of flexible work style will become mainstream in the future.

Incorporating fika into the office further stimulates communication

When you work in a hybrid way, you don't come to work every day.
That's why communication in the office is valuable and important.

Therefore, I would like to recommend "fika", which has been a hot topic recently.
Have you ever heard of this word?

Fika refers to the Swedish lifestyle of taking coffee breaks and taking breaks with lovers, friends, and colleagues.
They have a fika time in the morning and once in the afternoon.
It's a very nice habit, isn't it?

This fika seems to have benefits such as enhanced communication and increased work productivity.
Now that the issue of lack of communication has emerged, why not incorporate it in the office?

If you want to go to work, we recommend using hoteling.

As a measure to eliminate communication shortages, we introduced hybrid work and fika.

I would like to recommend seat reservation hoteling when going to the office.
By using hoteling, you can control your attendance and work in an environment that is not crowded even during the coronavirus pandemic.

The business concierge tool Colorkrew Biz is a tool that makes hoteling easy.
Just scan the QR code and the seats will be visualized, so you can see who is where at a glance.
We support a variety of work styles such as hybrid work, telework, and free address.

If you feel a lack of communication while teleworking, why not come to the office once in a while and incorporate Fika with your colleagues?
(Let's take thorough measures against the new coronavirus even during Fika, such as sufficient disinfection and ventilation, direct use of masks except when eating and drinking, and maintaining social distance.) ）

How to Use the Seat Reservation Feature

(1) Click on the reservation after tomorrow

(2) Select the date you want to make a reservation and go to the next

(3) Select a seat and click Book

(4) You can reserve seats up to one month in advance.