If you didn’t read my last article, a hybrid work model is a golden ticket for a successful business and satisfied employees.
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted many companies to allow their employees to work from home more often. In fact, some companies find that remote working and employees with a home office have been a great success. Now that things are slowly returning to normal, many businesses are entering a new phase of the pandemic known as the hybrid workforce.
If my last article didn’t already convince you, here are some of the benefits of having this hybrid work model:
1. Increased Productivity and Happy Employees
There’s no doubt that employees working from home run into some challenges around feeling bored, lonely or out of sync with their colleagues.
That’s why hybrid work is the best of both worlds. It combines the improved productivity of remote workers with the superior in-person collaboration and communication of physical office spaces.
The hybrid workplace allows employees to be more accountable and responsible. Employees are more confident and independent when they have less to manage. They give their best, are more accountable and have a greater awareness of their responsibilities. As a result, it increases productivity levels and employee engagement.
2. Better Work-Life Balance = Better Mental Health
Working from home eliminated a lot of the stressors that came with a more traditional model of work, such as the stress of commuting or the pressure of putting in more time in the office to meet deadlines. It also allowed employees to explore more opportunities to improve their health and wellness because of this new flexibility.
Giving employees the autonomy to cycle through working in the office with others or working alone introduces a better work-life fit for employees that have a preference for either type of work, and ultimately, better prospects for an improved work-life balance and mental health outcomes.
3. Lowering Your Operation Costs
Organizations can now use remote working to replace the need to be physically present at work. Remote working reduces operating expenses and means that companies don’t have to spend extra money on physical offices.
Although employees will still occasionally work onsite, hybrid workplaces allow for remote work. As a result, organizations will be able to save money and reduce their commute time.
Who doesn’t love saving money?
Hybrid working is the future, offering businesses a way to cut costs, employees the chance to balance their career and personal life better, and the opportunity to reduce the carbon footprint of the business in the process.
The transition to hybrid working has largely been led by necessity as a result of the pandemic, and by the changing demands of workers, but there’s no reason why this way of working can’t also offer other positives in the process.
About the Author:
Amy Miocevich is an Australian author of Very Good Marketing, director of her company Lumos Marketing and a mum. Amy has a plethora of business knowledge and experience helping individuals across all industries over her professional career. She has a deep and innate passion to help small businesses achieve their Big Hairy Audacious Goals, whatever they may be. When Amy isn’t busy working or waking up at 5 am to run, she is probably eating ramen or wanting to eat ramen. Say hi to Amy at amy@lumosmarketing.com.au.
