After months of confinement and the gradual return to daily activities, the hybrid work model has become more important worldwide. Microsoft, Google or Hubspot are just some examples of companies that have adapted more easily to this modality.
According to projections by the company ManPowerGroup, by the end of 2022, 3 out of 10 companies will use the 3-2-2 format, that is, three days in the office, two at home and two off.
What benefits does the hybrid work model have?
A study conducted by the Harvard Business School, with this model increases the productivity and satisfaction of employees, considerably improving their performance.
On the other hand, the rate of attrition and staff turnover decreases by 35%, as employees feel more control of their time and a better balance between their personal and work life.
In addition, they consider it a great advantage to reduce their travel times and lower expenses such as gasoline. They have also managed to improve their physical health as they have more time to exercise and eat better.
How to implement the hybrid work model and maintain productivity?
The essential thing is to develop a solid work structure strategy, where you take into account the following points:
Make a schedule of activities
It is important that your entire work team is aware of the objectives and tasks to be carried out, therefore specify delivery times and establish effective dynamics that help your collaborators to be proactive.
assign tasks
Identify the activities where you need your entire work team to be and assign them to be carried out in person. And all those that can be done individually, leave them for remote work; in this way, you will have a better organization and optimization of resources.
communicate clearly
Communication with people who work remotely and those who work directly in the office is not the same. However, in both cases, try to make the instructions clear, concise and if there is any doubt, make your collaborators feel confident to ask you.
Trust your team
According to research from Gartner, an information technology research company, it states that when employees feel you trust them, their level of engagement increases by 76%. Convey that trust to your work team and let them know that you are sure that they will fulfill their responsibilities.
Lean on technology
You can use apps to organize your team’s activities, like Slack or Asana. Similarly, using a virtual calendar to organize delivery times and keep an active chat is essential to have an optimal organization.
The hybrid work model is here to stay and it is important to adapt to obtain all the benefits it offers. Maintaining flexibility will be the key to the success of your company and to building your personal branding.