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The Rise of the Hybrid Workplace: Strategic Opportunities for the Post-Pandemic Office
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While some executives and companies have long been
concerned about how working remotely might impact
productivity, the counterargument was always that by
allowing employees to control their work environment and
schedule, they'd be able to increase productivity.
After twelve months of a forced shift to a WFH model, there's
little evidence that the transition to a virtual workforce
decreased productivity. In fact, when Mercer, an HR firm,
surveyed 800 employers, 94% reported that productivity
had stayed the same or increased after more workers began
working remotely.
Offering employees flexibility takes trust. Trust that people
will be productive without a supervisor looking over their
shoulders or checking-in at random intervals. Trust that
people can create an environment that's just as conducive to
work as their campus workstation.
But some jobs require a greater degree of accountability,
and some company cultures may more readily embrace
accountability tools—like employee monitoring software or
time tracking apps.
Trust
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Offering employees
flexibility takes
trust.
