The Rise of Hybrid

Work
Hybrid work combines the best of remote work and in-person work to offer
flexibility and face-to-face interactions. Read on to discover advantages and
potential pitfalls.
Flexibility Meets Profitability

Flexibility 🌟 Cost savings 💰

Hybrid work lets employees work from Hybrid work helps organisations cut costs with
anywhere, anytime. This contributes to reduced reduced expenditure on real estate. It can also
stress levels and increased productivity. lead to greater workforce retention and higher
profitability.
Human Hurdles in Remote
Work
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😟
Employee reluctance Communication

Communication issues such

Employee reluctance to
change is a factor in remote
work resistance. Involve
employees in decision-making
and offer job crafting as a
strategy to mitigate this.
as time zones, limited face-to-
face interactions, and
technology-mediated
communication lead to social
isolation, loneliness,
disconnection, and lower
engagement.

3 Trust issues 🤝
Low visibility of remote workers can lead to trust issues. Furthermore,
when work-life balance is disrupted, work and personal lives may blur.
Solutions for Human Hurdles
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Employee Communication Trust Issues
Reluctance Invest in communication Set clear performance
Involve employees in tools and platforms expectations
decision-making Create clear communication Promote a culture of mutual
Offer "job crafting" as a guidelines trust
strategy Add online socialising Encourage work-life
spaces boundaries
Technological Obstacles in Hybrid Work
Cybersecurity Risks 🔍
As hybrid work arrangements are dependent on
technology, cybersecurity risks increase. Issues
such as unequal technology access can also
hinder productivity.

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IT Infrastructure 🖥️ Technology Dependence 📱

Issues with IT infrastructure can hinder
collaboration and access to resources.
Overdependence on technology can result in
low job satisfaction and burnout. Address these
issues with regular system maintenance and
updates, and promote healthier relationships
with technology.
Workable Solutions for Technological
Obstacles
Provision for Remote Support Provide Updated Equipment

Offer remote support to employees. compensate employees for replacing outdated

equipment at home.

Select the correct equipment. Data training

Ensure reliable, user-friendly technology is Provide training on data sensitivity and

available to employees to reduce technical cybersecurity awareness to reduce risks.
issues.
Interviews with Senior Representatives

Burger King India 🍔 Reliance Brands 💫

Learn how their organization benefited from the Find out how Reliance Brands tackles
hybrid work model and hear their tips for teams technological obstacles, maintains employee
starting with hybrid work. wellbeing, and ensures job satisfaction in their
hybrid work model.
Conclusion
The hybrid work model allows for flexibility and productivity, but can face
human and technological obstacles that hinder progress.