5 Things Every Hybrid Worker Needs to be Productive
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The hybrid working model has become something of a fascination and obsession in the business world. Employees are desperate for it, and employers face the challenge of implementing remote and hybrid practices while maintaining business success and growth.
23 March 2022
83% of employees prefer a hybrid model where they work from home 75% of the time, and it’s important to listen to and facilitate the needs of your workforce. However, ensuring productivity isn’t an afterthought, it’s vital for continued business success.
Exploring the challenges of the hybrid working model
The COVID-19 pandemic meant many of us experienced working from home for the first time. Many companies had to rush to digitize their workplaces to ensure employees could successfully work from home. Now, many people have returned to the office full-time, while others work on a hybrid or fully remote basis. Most organizations recognize the benefits of the hybrid model, yet need to ensure they have the right technology and setup for hybrid workers to succeed.
Adapting and maintaining productivity can be difficult when transitioning to hybrid work. The main barriers to productivity in this model include social isolation, longer or less-structured working homes, disconnection and disengagement, and feelings of inequality due to being remote rather than in the office. These five things are essential to keep productivity a priority and maintain remote employees’ motivation and contentment at work.
