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Guide to Hybrid Work
The hybrid workplace model blends remote and on-
site work, giving some or all employees the flexibility
to choose where and when they work. This model can
allocate in-office time based on days, teams, or specific
needs, making it ideal for computer-based work that
doesn't require an on-site presence.
A recent report from McKinsey found that around 20%
to 25% of workforces in advanced economies can work
from home three to five days a week without losing
productivity. This is a significant increase, representing
four to five times more remote work than before the
pandemic.
Hybrid Work Models
1. Hybrid At-Will: Employees choose which day(s) to
come into the office.
2. Structured Hybrid (or Hybrid Split-Week): Companies
assign specific days for onsite and remote work,
either overall or by team/function.
3. Hybrid Manager-Scheduling: Managers decide which
day(s) their teams come into the office.
4. Hybrid Mix: A combination of all three options.
Structured hybrid is the fastest-growing work approach,
with a 12% increase from last year among knowledge
workers. According to Flex Index, structured hybrid
work sets specific expectations for when employees
work from the office, varying from minimum time
percentages to specific days per week.
Understanding the Hybrid Workplace:
Definition and Current State
The Shift in Work Patterns
The shift to hybrid work has been significant. In 2019,
60% of remote-capable employees worked fully on-site,
a figure that has dropped to just 20% in 2023. Conversely,
only 8% worked exclusively remotely in 2019, compared
to 29% today. Hybrid work has become the predominant
arrangement, with 50% remote-capable employees
working hybrid. (Gallup)
Employee Perspectives on the Modern
Workplace
The transformation of the modern workplace has largely
been positive from the employees' perspective. 90%
of remote-capable employees prefer some degree of
remote work flexibility, with most favoring hybrid work.
Currently, 80% are hybrid or fully remote, and a similar
number believe they will continue to have long-term
remote work flexibility.
However, the importance of remote flexibility is clear:
30% of hybrid workers and 60% of fully remote workers
are extremely likely to leave their organization if not
offered at least some degree of remote work flexibility.
It is important to note that the key situation here that
employees want is a flexible work environment, not
necessarily fully remote. Employees may be likely to
leave an organization without remote workdays, but they
are just as likely to look elsewhere for a job without an in
person work option for balance. For instance, on average,
employees prefer to be in the office two to three
days per week—and this schedule tends to optimize
employee engagement for many roles, making it a win-
win situation for employees and employers.
