{"id":133,"date":"2021-08-27T09:48:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-27T09:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qandle.com\/blog\/?p=133"},"modified":"2024-01-26T16:33:04","modified_gmt":"2024-01-26T16:33:04","slug":"hybrid-working-is-it-the-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qandle.com\/blog\/hybrid-working-is-it-the-future\/","title":{"rendered":"The Future of Hybrid Working"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

After the advent of Covid-19, most companies had to transform their offices into remote work setups. The employers were forced to find ways to make hybrid working possible and keep their workers working creatively during the pandemic. It is true that hybrid working or working from home has its limitations, for example, lack of communication and collaboration. But the ease of remote working is next level.<\/p>\n\n

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Hybrid working is not like working from home, but a way of working in which some of the workers work from the office, while others keep working from home. Now that most companies have adopted hybrid working, it is important to discuss the future of this new era of hybrid work.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Is the future all about hybrid working?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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According to the circumstances, we believe that the post-pandemic workplace is going to stay hybrid. Hybrid working is not a pipedream anymore; most companies are already preparing for applying a hybrid work module in their work system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to a survey by\u00a0IFMA<\/a>, around\u00a056% of SMEs will shift the company budget away from physical workplace\/offices\u00a0and improve their employees\u2019 digital experience.\u00a0While 81% of SMEs may allow a major part of their workforce to work remotely, even after the pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, the question is, what happens if hybrid working becomes the new normal, and all the major companies around the world adopt this module permanently?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>The benefits of hybrid working<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Hybrid working can be a great development for employers and employees if adopted properly. The right hybrid workplace model will indeed help the companies gain many benefits. Some of the major benefits of hybrid working are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Hybrid working cuts off the expenses<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First of all, hybrid working can cut off the high cost of the office space while meeting the global sustainability goals. For every company, having an appropriate office is necessary; however, if the hybrid working module is adopted and a major part of the employees are\u00a0allowed to work remotely<\/a>,\u00a0the space needs will be reduced almost by half. Ultimately,\u00a0the cost of larger office space and other expenses such as bills (electricity, water, etc.) will also reduce up to almost half\u00a0or even more than that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Employees find it easier<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In a survey held by\u00a0Forbes<\/a>, an average of\u00a064% of employees at major companies wanted to continue working from home. According to the study, 64% of Amazon workers, 67% of Google workers, and 62% of Microsoft employees prefer working from home permanently. Which makes it quite clear that most employees feel at ease when asked to work from home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Hybrid working allows stress-free circumstances<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If a long-term plan for hybrid working is smooth enough to allow the employees to have easy access to digital tools, and be more connected to their teammates, then it can be a great option. The employees would be able to work from the comfort of their home and still be able to communicate thoroughly, which makes it easier for both employers and employees. According to an\u00a0IMFA\u00a0study,\u00a0most employers are now focusing on providing adequate digital tools to their employees along with proper training for remote workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Employees are more relieved and at peace<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hybrid working also allows the employees to be at peace.\u00a0Most of the people who worked from home during the pandemic were reportedly less stressed and depressed. Hybrid working also allows the employees to have a better and stronger work relationship, and the risk of burnout is also less than the employees who either work completely from the office or entirely from home. Hybrid working actually balances out the proximity of being tired of doing the same thing every day.<\/p>\n\n