In a recent survey, 87% of IT leaders said they’re “likely” or “very likely” to adopt a hybrid working model within the next five years. This is a major shift from the past year, where companies were forced to adopt either a fully remote or fully in-office model. Now, many companies are planning on allowing employees to work both remotely and in the office. But how can you ensure that this system will work long-term?
In order for any working model—whether it’s hybrid or not—to work for your business, you need to make sure that these three things are in place:
As more employees embrace remote work as a viable, long-term option, companies are starting to get serious about it. They’re investing in tools, policies and even training to make sure their remote workers stay productive, engaged and secure while they work from home.
And they’re noticing the benefits. A recent Gallup survey found 63% of employees who primarily worked remotely during quarantine said they were more productive since going remote. And organizations with a strong remote work policy were able to make the transition faster than organizations that didn’t.
Productivity isn’t the only benefit — companies are also saving money by cutting back on office space and other expenses that come with operating a physical location. For example, when Twitter announced it would allow its employees to work from home permanently, the company said it would be selling its corporate headquarters in San Francisco — saving them $200 million in rent each year.
Although there are so many benefits, there are some CONS to consider as well. For example:
As a conclusion: Working in an office has its benefits. It allows for face-to-face collaboration and brainstorming, quick problem solving, and more. But for many employees, remote work can be just as productive, if not more so—leading to increased happiness and employee retention. However, there are many factors to consider when trying to implement this kind of working structure successfully. In the end, everything is about pros and cons! Hybrid working model is not an exception.
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