Living Better Together: the New Hybrid Working World at UNIQA
Hybrid Working at UNIQA: UNIQA is creating a working environment that combines physical and virtual spaces to offer employees greater flexibility and self-determination. The office is specifically designed as a place for encounters, while training prepares managers and employees for hybrid collaboration.
ABOUT UNIQA
With approximately 40 operating insurance companies in 17 European countries, the UNIQA Group is one of the largest Austrian insurance groups. With 21,000 employees and total assets of 28 billion euros, UNIQA is a significant player in the industry.
OFFICEMEDIA as Technology Partner: As a leading technology and consulting company for smart office building technologies, OFFICEMEDIA is responsible for the digital infrastructure in all UNIQA Group office buildings. The goal is to optimally support hybrid working and learning environments.
Hybrid Working World: What Remains?
The crisis has permanently changed the working world. What should companies like UNIQA take away from this?
- Home Office Remains: Digital media and IT technology must be user-friendly and sensor-based.
- Sustainability and ESG Compliance: Technology must be environmentally friendly and future-proof.
- Focus on Well-being and Corporate Culture: Employees must feel comfortable and be able to work with motivation.
Efficient Meeting Rooms at UNIQA: 240 Rooms for Optimal Collaboration
- Microsoft Teams Collaboration: Seamless integration of video and audio conferencing systems.
- Interactive Whiteboards & Collaboration Software: Promote teamwork, whether in the office or remotely.
- Standardized Media Technology: Standardized systems in all rooms create familiarity and efficiency.
- Operating System Independence: Easy and intuitive to use – both within the corporate LAN and externally.
“Human Performance” and “Human Sustainability” as Success Factors
OFFICEMEDIA’s Smart Office Technology supports UNIQA employees through:
- Automation of Routine Tasks: Relieves employees and frees up capacity.
- Improved Communication and Collaboration: Fosters team interaction.
- Optimized Workflows through Data Analysis: Provides insights for more efficient processes.
- Adaptation of Environmental Conditions (Light, Temperature): Supports well-being and productivity.
Flexible Working Model at UNIQA:
- Workplace Diversity: Co-working spaces, home office, multispace, and hybrid spaces.
- Multifunctional Rooms: From collaboration team spaces to town halls.
- Technology Integration: For virtual collaboration and office automation.
- Focus on Employee Well-being: Productivity and work-life balance are promoted.
- High Data Security for Remote Work: Reliably protects sensitive information.
Conclusion: The Hybrid Working World Requires New Approaches
To meet the demands of the future working world, companies must increasingly address the needs of their employees. OFFICEMEDIA supports this with ICT systems that are ESG and GDPR compliant. Digitalization, through the use of less hardware, enables up to 30% savings in investment and operating costs – a win-win situation for companies and employees.
