The future of workspace - introducing Hybrid work

Working remotely allows us to work and complete our tasks more efficiently than we ever thought possible. This is a new paradigm in all work environments, especially since the quarantine shutdown of companies.

In the face of this, employers are slowly reopening their offices and getting back to business as usual at the pace of vaccinations. However, many employers recognize that the new "normal" may be a thing of the past. This is due to the rise of hybrid work as a performance modality. The challenge for companies, therefore, is to transform their environments to telecommuting-friendly environments.

Build work environments around people.

Employees have demonstrated that they can be just as productive working remotely over the past year. Given this, most want to maintain this way of working even when the epidemic ends.

Employees want to spend approximately the same amount of time in three locations after COVID-19. These would be corporate offices, their homes, and alternative environments such as co-working spaces or cafes.

In response, companies and chief executive officers (CHRs) are under great pressure to inform their employees of what they will do in the future. This is because these people have to organize their lives around it. The solution for most companies is to opt for a hybrid work scheme—three days in the office and two days at home on a regular schedule.

However, the biggest challenge will be to provide all employees with the technological tools to perform their duties in the best possible way.

The spectrum of hybrid work

Companies that have adopted a hybrid strategy have often opted for very different paths. Some adopt a more tolerant mentality. The work results or the need for teamwork will influence how often an employee visits the office.

In the meantime, employees expect to be on-site for some meetings or projects. At the same time, these employees will be able to work from home in their free time.

How to achieve this work synchrony?

Companies must address various concerns when moving to a hybrid model, ranging from COVID-related security to workforce management considerations.

In the face of this, companies may also encourage workers to use work locations other than their homes or corporate offices. An example of this would be co-working facilities. These environments offer a change of pace that can enhance creativity, cooperation, and other professional outcomes.

Getting the hybrid work model right

To be successful, you have to be creative and create what works best for your employees. Also, so they can be engaged and take pride in the results they generate.

Business leaders who take steps to ensure that hybrid arrangements are as effective and equitable as possible in the post-COVID future will be well-positioned to thrive.

That's why effective workforce management is also crucial to getting the hybrid approach right. Companies should establish clear rules about what work should be done in the office and what work should be done from home. This approach can be based on the performance of staff in their tasks.

Performance-based management has been standard practice in the workplace from the beginning. Individuals want to be praised for their achievements, but it turns out that working from home is the only viable option.

For these reasons, the idea of hybrid work input is supporting people and making their work-life and work easier with technology.

The bottom line

As a result, several managers have told me that the epidemic has accelerated its more robust performance management systems.

Thus, the idea is to collect more data, 360-degree assessments, and regular performance audits. For these reasons, Conwotec recommends the following:

• Help your employees find the balance: employees need technological tools to perform at their best. Because of this, the best thing employers can do is to give them space, time, and tools to work effectively. To do this, you have to study your company's options and thus see your chances of adopting hybrid work in your environment.
• Plan to achieve the objectives: Appropriately execute each stage to achieve success. From Conwotec, we seek to accompany you in the planning, strategy development, implementation, and review of the entire transition plan to hybrid work.

Once you do all these activities, the idea is to select the best information and communication technology tools to improve employees' capabilities. This translates into a better performance of the company and, therefore, better results.

So, when you need advice to make this migration to remote work, you can rely on Conwotec. We have enough experience to adapt to the particular situation of your company and to be able to provide you with tools for your integral growth.

We are here to serve you and help you achieve this effective transition to work.