If you hadn’t noticed, there’s been a significant shift towards remote work in recent years, with the pandemic pushing business owners to reevaluate how their employees get work done. Employees have been adamant that working from home is important to them, with many stating that they would rather quit than return to the office. However, Google isn’t giving up on office work it seems, as the company announced plans to make a substantial investment in its physical workspaces in 2022. The investment isn’t just aimed at providing perks and benefits to Google’s current employees either. The move will make way for Google to add “at least 12,000 new full-time Google jobs by the end of the year, and thousands more among our local suppliers, partners and communities.” Whether or not Google sticks to this plan remains to be seen, though. The company could be transitioning back towards its famous in-office culture. Still, there are no plans to rescind its hybrid work policy, and with 83% of employees around the world in favor of hybrid work models, you’d think Google would be smart enough to make sure they give the people what they want. Admittedly, Google is well-positioned to provide hybrid work for its employees, but not every business can say the same. Fortunately, tools like VPNs, password managers, and remote access software could get your business set up for the remote work boom in a way that won’t compromise your security.
