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With employees slowly returning to the office, hybrid work arrangements are gaining popularity. The hybrid work model is rapidly becoming the new normal for many organizations. Employers are transforming their work environments and processes to make the transition to hybrid work as engaging and seamless as possible.
In this post, we shall learn what a hybrid workplace model is and the pros and cons of the hybrid working environment.
A hybrid workplace model allows employees to choose the workplace that suits them the best. Hybrid working encourages work from office as well as remote work for employees.
Here are the different types of hybrid work models that companies can implement.
According to the Remote Work and Compensation Pulse Survey conducted by Salary.com, 44% of surveyed employees preferred a hybrid work model.
Now let us have a look at hybrid work culture pros and cons.
The hybrid work model was initially viewed as ineffective as most managers believed that employees are productive when supervised. However, the pandemic proved otherwise. Let us have a look at the benefits of the hybrid work model.
The best benefit of a hybrid workplace is employee happiness. Being able to define their schedules, dress casually, make time for family, and more boosts the morale of the employees. The flexibility and freedom that the hybrid mode in the office gives its employees ensure greater job satisfaction and contribute to building a happy workplace.
Flexible work hours, a refreshing work environment, and freedom to plan the work day help employees balance their workloads and focus on their tasks. The hybrid work model requires employees to take ownership of the assigned work and trusts them to complete it on time. Employees can work in the most effective ways while ensuring productivity at work and personal well-being.
Working full-time remotely or from the office can be isolating and distracting. A hybrid work model supports both and helps employees to organize their time in a way that supports their overall well-being. With flexible work schedules, employees can make time for their commitments without disrupting their performance at work.
Did you know that 40% of employees would rather quit their current jobs if employers do not offer the flexibility to work remotely? Adopting flexible work solutions helps employers retain their employees by prioritizing the employees’ needs. It skyrockets employee satisfaction and contributes significantly to employee retention.
A hybrid work model helps employers reduce costs in various ways – lesser rental costs, reduced costs for desks, computers, and office supplies, savings in utility bills, minimal expenses for office cleaning, and more.
A hybrid work model also helps employers in transforming their hiring processes by widening the talent pool. Firms can look beyond geographical boundaries to find the best-fit candidates for their job roles.
Although hybrid work culture offers so many advantages, it does have a fair share of challenges. Let us now have a look at the limitations of the hybrid approach.
Hybrid work models rely heavily on technology to ensure the timely completion of work and team collaboration. Because hybrid offices eliminate location barriers, employees can work from their offices or coworking space, or the comfort of their homes without any hassles. With the right hardware, software, and other resources, employees can get their work done from anywhere.
Employers need to provide employees with adequate resources, such as laptops, phones, headphones, software subscriptions, and more to ensure that they can work seamlessly.
Hybrid working calls in for office upgrades to meet the needs of flexible workers. Employers must move away from the traditional seating arrangements and opt for collaborative workspaces consisting of open desk layouts, meeting rooms, phone booths, and more. Besides reshaping the office space, employers must invest in modern amenities and equipment to ensure a hassle-free work experience.
Owing to the employees’ busy schedules, they have to arrange calls and meetings for work-related discussions intentionally. Further, conducting such meetings with some team members in a physical meeting room while some join in via a conference call can create confusion and lead to miscommunication.
Employers will have to put in extra effort to make sure both the on-site and remote teams are on the same page.
A hybrid working model can magnify the feeling of workplace FOMO among employees. Being social animals, employees always crave some interaction like a small chat in the cafeteria, telling jokes, or catching up on the latest office news with their colleagues.
When working remotely, employees may not get opportunities to interact with their colleagues as they will be focused solely on their tasks. They might not be a part of team lunches, company events, after-work hangout sessions, and more.
Not being able to participate in company activities could make employees feel lonely and unmotivated which could potentially lead to mental health issues like depression.
Did you know around 49% of employees admitted to feeling burnt out in a survey conducted by Mckinsey?
Remote workers often find it difficult to set boundaries between work and home life. They might work for extended periods without proper breaks and exhaust themselves. Similarly, on-site employees might find it tedious to commute long distances to get to the office. They might have to adjust their routines to make it work. These situations can overwhelm the employees leading to burnout.
A hybrid work model does give rise to proximity bias among the employees. Proximity bias occurs when employees who work in close physical proximity to their team leads, managers, or other company leaders are perceived as better workers than their remote counterparts. This leads to unequal employee treatment, and micromanagement, and hurts the morale of remote employees.
The changing locations and internet networks expose hybrid companies to the risks of cyber-attacks and other data and privacy issues. Employers need to invest in securing their digital footprint to reduce the chances of a data breach, fraud, malware attacks, and more.
Secured company infrastructure, robust password management, multi-factor authentication, frequent data backups, and solid recovery procedures inevitably add up to extra expenditures.
According to the latest statistics, coworking spaces offer the best options for building hybrid working spaces. If you are planning to make a switch to a hybrid working environment, The Address offers the best coworking space solutions for you. The flexible office solutions that The Address provides are thoughtfully designed by considering the hybrid work model.
The modern infrastructure consisting of ergonomic furniture, well-equipped meeting and conference rooms, top-class internet, office equipment, and more boosts the performance of your employees. These workspaces boost employee productivity, promote workplace happiness, and ensure employee well-being.
Further, The Address organizes fun-filled events and community gatherings to engage the members and help them relax their minds after long days at work.
Connect with The Address with your workspace requirements and our team will guide you with the best solution for your hybrid working needs.
