Why Employees Want to Continue Hybrid Work
What does hybrid work mean? Why is it so popular with companies and so sought after by employees? Is it here to stay? Should it be here to stay?
All questions many business professionals have been asking throughout the past few years as the workforce has evolved. But, let’s start with the basics – what is hybrid work?
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Hybrid work is a flexible working model where employees work partly in the physical workplace, and partly remotely – at home or from another workspace.
Within hybrid work there are different models. Some companies let their employees choose what days they’d like to be in the office, as well as how many days. The choice to come in or work remotely is completely up to them. Other companies or managers assign specific days for employees to be on-site. This might be split evenly (half the week at home and half the week in the office) or there might be designated days depending on their schedule.
There are also companies who do a mix of the two models where the employees can choose their schedule for the most part, but are still required to come into the office on certain days.
The flexibility of hybrid work is one of the main reasons it is so appealing to employees. The ability to come and go as you please, have a home away from home, and create your own space at work is very attractive. The flexibility of allowing employees to have a few days in the office and a few days at home creates a setting that is comfortable while still being productive.
With a hybrid work model, there is no loss. Employees don’t have to lose the convenience of working from home and they also don’t have to lose the benefits and socialization of working in an office. They have control over their schedule and can determine which setting is best for each day.
Another advantage of hybrid work is the productivity. There are some days where you just need to work by yourself in a space with peace and quiet. It can be hard to focus on a task if you are constantly interrupted by your colleagues who need help or have questions. That’s a great time to work remotely.
Other times, you need to work directly with your manager or your colleagues on a project. A Zoom meeting doesn’t always cut it. Sometimes you need to work in the same space with the same resources and the right people to get the job done. This is a great scenario for working on-site.
That being said, is hybrid work here to stay? Recent statistics show that 74% of United States companies are choosing hybrid work models for their employees.
So, what does this mean for coworking and how can you work hybrid in a coworking space? At CommonGrounds Workplace, you can work hybrid in more ways than one. CommonGrounds offers several different membership types (some offering 24/7 building access), so you can choose how you work and where you work during the week. Even without a membership, you can purchase day passes or conference room hours when you need a change of scenery or access to an office setting.
A coworking company like CommonGrounds Workplace is able to provide solutions for you or for your business. You can have all the flexibility you want in a beautiful, home-like office. You are in control of the hours you work, the days you come in, and the amount of work that you do. The choice for how you work is always up to you and we’re just here to support you.
