5 Advantages of the Hybrid Work Model

Since the start of the pandemic, it’s been difficult for businesses to create a stable and healthy work environment for their employees. If your business is strategically able to adopt a hybrid work model, below are some potential benefits from The Enterprises Project that may be worth considering.

1. Increased Productivity: A hybrid culture encourages a great balance between creativity and collaboration and has the ability to utilize every employees’ strengths. For example, author Ilkka Mäkitalo highlights how great of a model this can be for those who thrive on quiet, independent work while also allowing the employees who need interaction to be most productive in the office setting. 

2. Better Employee Satisfaction: You may be surprised at the level of employee satisfaction after implementing a business model built on freedom and autonomy. Keeping a positive outlook on a hybrid model and constantly appreciating your team members will allow employees to feel more confident in their individual abilities and their overall contribution to the organization.

3. Continuous Learning: With remote working comes fluctuated work hours...to an extent. Beyond synchronized meetings and deadlines, a hybrid model will allow employees to complete tasks whenever they have time throughout their daily schedule. By having a less strict-schedule, employees may feel less stressed and rushed and will be able to complete their daily tasks with undivided attention, allowing (hopefully) more time to reflect on their work and develop additional skills.

4. Greater Work Relationships and Collaboration: A hybrid work model may promote difficulties in scheduling meetings all day, every day. Therefore, utilizing a virtual form of quick communication, like Microsoft Teams, may encourage employees to reach out to their work peers with a quick inquiry or idea. Over time, these relationships will build and encourage collaboration outside of set meetings.

5. Improved Mental Health: A hybrid model may arguably be perfect for maintaining healthy mindsets around the office. In-person days offer the human interaction your employees need in their social life, however, remote work days allow employees to balance work and personal life in their home environment. 

With any work model comes strategic planning that is beneficial and realistic for the company and its employees. To read more in-depth about these hybrid advantages, please visit https://enterprisersproject.com/article/2021/7/hybrid-work-advantages. 

Written By: Your Financially Fit Employees Team