Hybrid work is a relatively new concept in the history of work, as it has only gained widespread attention and adoption in recent years. COVID accelerated the adoption of hybrid work, as many companies have had to quickly adapt to remote work and are now transitioning to hybrid working.

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2. WANT TO KNOW ABOUT
HYBRID WORK
HYBRID WORK IS A RELATIVELY NEW CONCEPT IN
THE HISTORY OF WORK, AS IT HAS ONLY GAINED
WIDESPREAD ATTENTION AND ADOPTION IN
RECENT YEARS. COVID ACCELERATED THE
ADOPTION OF HYBRID WORK, AS MANY
COMPANIES HAVE HAD TO QUICKLY ADAPT TO
REMOTE WORK AND ARE NOW TRANSITIONING TO
HYBRID WORKING.
THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION MARKED THE SHIFT
TOWARDS CENTRALIZED, FACTORY-BASED WORK,
AND THE RISE OF URBANIZATION WITH THE
SUBSEQUENT CREATION OF THE MODERN OFFICE
BUILDING. THIS WAS THE START OF THE
TRADITIONAL WORK MODEL OF GOING TO AN
OFFICE EVERY DAY, WHICH IS WHAT THE MODEL
WE KNOW AND ARE USED TO.

3. The Industrial Revolution marked the shift towards centralized,
factory-based work, and the rise of urbanization with the
subsequent creation of the modern office building. This was the
start of the traditional work model of going to an office every day,
which is what the model we know and are used to.
In recent years, advances in technology and the rise of the internet
have made remote work more feasible for a wider range of jobs.
This has led to an increase in the number of people working from
home, and the development of the hybrid work model, where
employees have the flexibility to work both remotely and in-person.

4. ADVANTAGES OF
HYBRID WORK
The first type is where the company mandates which
days of the week employees must come into the office.
The second is where the team decides how often and
when people will come into the office
The third type is where the individual makes the decision
on when to come into the office, based on their needs
The fourth is the type of blended need, where certain
functions in the company allow for flexible work while
other functions require in-person interaction.
There are four types of hybrid work models, based on the
flexibility, or lack thereof, that is given to employees to
decide how, when, and where they work. Each has its
advantages and disadvantages.

5. THE SECOND AND THIRD TYPES OF HYBRID WORKING ALLOW THE MOST
FLEXIBILITY. THE FIRST MAJOR ADVANTAGE OF HYBRID WORK IS THAT IT
PROVIDES FLEXIBILITY FOR EMPLOYEES TO WORK IN WAYS THAT ARE
MOST EFFECTIVE FOR THEM. EMPLOYEES CAN DECIDE HOW, WHEN, AND
WHERE THEY WANT TO WORK. ACCORDING TO RESEARCH FROM GALLUP,
“THE GREATEST ADVANTAGES OF HYBRID WORK TO DATE ARE IMPROVED
WORK-LIFE BALANCE, MORE EFFICIENT USE OF TIME, CONTROL OVER
WORK HOURS AND WORK LOCATION, BURNOUT MITIGATION, AND
HIGHER PRODUCTIVITY.

6. THE TOP ADVANTAGES OF
HYBRID WORK ARE:
IMPROVED WORK-LIFE BALANCE
MORE EFFICIENT USE OF TIME
FREEDOM TO CHOOSE WHEN AND WHERE I WORK
LESS WORK BURNOUT OR FATIGUE
HIGHER PRODUCTIVITY

7. THE CHALLENGES OF HYBRID WORK
THERE ARE A NUMBER OF CHALLENGES INHERENT IN THE HYBRID WORK MODEL
AND TO MAKE THE BEST OUT OF HYBRID WORK IT HELPS TO UNDERSTAND WHAT
THEY ARE.
THE REMOTE WORK ELEMENT OF HYBRID WORK CAN MAKE IT
MORE DIFFICULT TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY WITH YOUR
MANAGER AND COLLEAGUES.
SYNCHRONIZING SCHEDULES TO COORDINATE MEETINGS AND OTHER
ACTIVITIES CAN BE CHALLENGING.
YOUR MANAGER’S LEADERSHIP STYLE MAY NOT BE SUITED TO HYBRID
WORKING AND THEY MAY STRUGGLE TO MENTOR, TRAIN AND COACH
YOU EFFECTIVELY.
THE HYBRID WORK ENVIRONMENT CAN ALSO MAKE IT HARDER TO
FOSTER A SENSE OF BELONGING AND COHESION AMONG YOU AND
YOUR TEAMMATES.

8. THE 8 TOP TIPS TOWARDS EFFECTIVE HYBRID
WORKING
Be deliberate about finding a balance between work and personal life that is best for you. Create a schedule that allows you to be
productive and focused when you need to be, while also giving yourself the flexibility to take care of personal responsibilities or pursue
hobbies.
Make sure goals and expectations are aligned by communicating clearly and frequently with managers and colleagues. Be proactive
about keeping others informed about project progress and your status. This will help ensure that you are playing your part toward working
effectively as a team, even when you are not physically in the same location.
When you are working away from the office make sure you establish a consistent daily routine and schedule, including regular breaks and
time for physical activity. Having a routine can help you stay on track and be more productive throughout the day.

9. Following on from point 3, make sure you block out time during the day for focused or deep work. Indicate your work
status on your Slack channel, so that your teammates know not to interrupt your work.
Strengthen your social capital by taking the initiative to build relationships with teammates and other colleagues in
the organization.
Insist on regular one-to-one meetings and feedback from your manager. Take advantage of any training or
development opportunities provided by your manager. If you are a manager or have your sight set on becoming a
manager, taking a Hybrid Work Course is a great idea.
Document your processes so that colleagues or new joiners can understand how you work without needing to meet.
Learn from remote work company employees how to manage the challenges of a fully remote work environment.

10. IHybrid working is a new way of working that offers many benefits, but it also comes with its
own set of challenges. Navigating the new world of hybrid work is not going to be easy. By
finding balance, understanding what’s expected of you, structuring your work, connecting
with your colleagues, and communicating effectively, you can excel at hybrid working.
Remember to take an iterative approach because any new way of working will take time to
learn and perfect.

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