Hybrid working is a flexible working model where employees work partly in a physical workplace or partly remotely - at home or in a completely different workspace.
Accenture's research has shown that 58% of respondents had worked hybrid hours during Covid-19.
These people reported better mental health, stronger working relationships with others, less job fatigue than people who worked only and exclusively in an office or from home.
83% of survey participants said they thought the hybrid work model would be best for the future.
Why do your employees want to work hybrid?
Studies like this. This is the Microsoft Work Trend Index for 2021, which shows that people want to keep the hybrid work model in their everyday lives even after the pandemic:
In another study, McKinsey found that 52% of employees preferred the hybrid work model:
A well-designed and implemented hybrid work model offers a range of benefits for both employees and employers. The benefits are downright attractive.
Attracting top talent: We have found that most people want a hybrid work model in their workplace, which in turn attracts top talent to the company. This is why most people are attracted to hybrid work.
It's a free and flexible work environment: Offering hybrid work to employees shows that your company has a flexible and forward-thinking culture, with flexibility at its core and trust in other employees.
Makes employees happier: hybrid working gives employees more control over their lives. This leads to them being in better physical and mental health. Healthy and happy employees are more productive for your business.
It's cheaper to run a hybrid workplace: you need less office space, you pay fewer electricity bills, employees save money on commuting costs and meals.
Part-time workers feel on an equal footing with full-time workers.
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