The red light is that only 9% of the job vacancies published in OCCMundial offer hybrid work and 5% positions in home office permanent, while the 86% of companies applied for vacancies in personwhich translates into a risk for companies, considers Roberto Ventura, managing partner of the recruitment firm Neos RH Consultores.
“Although there are companies that, due to their line of business, cannot completely get rid of face-to-face activities, such as manufacturing or sales, all organizations have positions that can be carried out remotely. People’s demand is to work in more flexible and those who do not meet these demands will raise their costs due to talent rotation”, he warns.
The trend points towards flexibility. Currently six out of 10 Mexicans would be willing to quit their job or to change to one with a lower salary in favor of their mental health, says Clelia García, director of the clinical area of Terapify, an online psychological care company.
Although there are companies that embrace attendance, more and more organizations are realizing the value of both the home office as the hybrid model of work. Hence, 46% of Mexicans carry out their work activities in a hybrid way, according to OCCMundial.
In this sense, the experts assure that the collaborators can negotiate with their leaders that remote work is a viable option. To do this, they recommend the following:
Raise your hand. Express your concerns and do not hesitate to approach the immediate leader, even with higher levels, to argue why you would like to work remotely. For example, if you care for older adults, if you are a single mom or dad, if you live far from the office, etc.
Find the right moment. If your boss is going to have an important meeting or meeting, or if you detect that he is having a difficult day, then it is better to wait until he has a moment for you. You can ask for a space in his agenda, a time in which his attention is focused on your proposal.
Put a proposal on the table. Some bosses still believe that there are more distractions at home than in the office, so have graphs, times or any measurement on hand that shows that you are working equally or even better remotely. Remember that every employment relationship is a negotiation and a win-win. Lean on the numbers.
Higher productivity. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the lost productivity associated with depression and anxiety costs the global economy $1 trillion annually. It is proven that the home office It fuels workplace productivity, but the scheme isn’t for everyone, so set achievable goals with your leader and make sure you meet them.
No traffic or added stress. Comment how much you do from home to office and vice versa. Spending time in traffic and spending an average of four hours commuting creates a lot of stress and fatigue. Without this factor, you can focus on meeting your goals, because you can be more rested.
The collateral benefits. Praise how working remotely can bring more benefits to your life, perhaps spending more time with family, exercising, eating healthier. And don’t lose sight of the fact that these incentives also have a positive impact on your work performance.
The savings. In addition to savings on public transportation, gas, parking, and food costs, the home office it also benefits the company by not renting offices, or not depending on a physical location to carry out its activities. It also helps reduce the costs of electricity and other services that would be paid if the employee were on Godin hours.