Now that the remote workplace has become more commonplace, using a hybrid model in your workplace can protect your company from the “great resignation” by retaining your top talent and potentially boosting your profits.
Although we’re not quite in the “post-pandemic” phase yet, businesses are returning to some semblance of business as usual. Many companies are discovering that a hybrid workplace gives them happier, more productive employees as well as a reduction in office resources used by a full inhouse staff.
Remote working is no longer a privilege for a select few, it’s now being built into many job descriptions. The hybrid model not only gives employees the flexibility they want, but it also expands the pool of potential employees and employers as a local staff is no longer a necessity.
Here are three benefits of offering a hybrid workplace model:
Flexibility. Giving employees the flexibility to work when and where they please significantly impacts employee satisfaction. There are many reasons for this happiness, including the psychological benefits of having full control of their schedules to simply having their dog or cat by their side, or on their lap, as they work. Being able to dress casually, commute less, and spend time with their loved ones contribute to a higher level of happiness. When employees have the freedom to choose how and where they can best get their work done, they’re also more productive and profitable to their employer.
Financial Gains. Companies may be able to cut back on the amount of space and resources they need. When a company can somewhat plan for how many employees will be in the office at any given time, business leaders can plan around these occupancy levels to reduce the cost of rent, office supplies, and other business expenses.
Productivity. In the past, many managers viewed the hybrid workplace suspiciously. They thought that if employees could pick and choose the hours worked, they would simply choose to do less work. It turns out that this theory is unfounded. In fact, the opposite seems to be true. Research is pointing to the fact that remote employees are as productive as they were before the pandemic.
Hybrid working makes sense. Workers can use their time more effectively. They can avoid their daily commute and focus on their tasks without the constant interruptions they get during a day in the office. By reducing an employee’s commute time, they have less stress and can get more work done.
The hybrid model is here to stay, so if you’re considering making all of your employees come back to the office full-time, you may want to rethink your reasons for doing that. Hybrid truly gives you and your business the best of both worlds.
