As you know, planning for the future while anticipating change has always been an important part of your job, but it’s fair to say that the current world of work would not have been in anyone’s strategic forecast a few years ago. While remote workers have certainly existed for some time, the option was mostly for a select few; the idea that nearly everyone would not only need to be remote but would need to be mobile, too, was pretty much unimaginable.

The operational challenges to making that work are formidable. Desktop power versus simple mobility is no longer an issue of either/or; it’s a matter of both/and—while ensuring that all those remote devices can be managed, supported, and secured. You can keep your workers happy when they have the tools they need to succeed: the computing power to get their work done, the right tools to collaborate simply, security to make them safe, and a form factor that lets them do their jobs from anywhere they want.

That happiness is actually a competitive advantage. Research shows that your employees want the ability to work remotely: 82% of US workers want to work remotely at least once a week when the pandemic is over, and 19% said they want to do it full time. If they’re not allowed to, don’t expect a great effort from your people: 46% said they’d look for another job, and 54% said they’d stay but not go the extra mile.

The lesson: A company that provides its people with the best tools to help them do their best work the way they want to do it is a company that wins. And everyone needs a super-adaptable computer with serious connectivity features, rock-solid reliable security, and the power to run remote applications without breathing hard.

Help your teams work together seamlessly from anywhere, with HP Elitebooks that deliver enhanced collaboration and an intuitive Windows 11 Pro experience. With built-in protections from HP Wolf Security, the power of the Intel® Core™ i9 processor and the automated management features from the Intel VPro platform, HP Elitebooks provide support you need to help the business compete, succeed, and thrive.