There is no longer a single model for employee work schedules requiring five days in the office. A hybrid work schedule has become the new norm for many businesses, as employers and employees strive to balance remote work and office attendance.
What is Hybrid Work?
A hybrid work schedule means that an employee spends time working both at the office and working from home. These schedules might be flexible where the employee is able to choose which days they’re working from which location, or can be fixed where their employer determines this. According to data from 2023, more than 70% of US employers have opted for a hybrid work schedule for their employees. This helps retain workers and boost productivity.
The Advantages of a Hybrid Schedule for the Company and for the Employees
There are several advantages to flexible work schedules for employers and employees alike.
Employees:
- Balance: Flexible (hybrid) schedules help workers regain some control of their work-life balance. It helps them schedule personal appointments or deadlines better, which helps improve well-being and reduce stress.
- Wellness: With commuting taking up less time of an employee’s day, they have more opportunities to engage in activities that improve their health, such as exercising. It also means less time spent in a crowded environment, so they’re less likely to catch illnesses.
- Long-term workforce: Employees getting to work remotely or in a hybrid schedule are happier than employees who must travel to go to work at their offices. These employees are more likely to stick to their current jobs.
Employers:
- Productivity: The happier and more satisfied your employees are, the more you’re benefitting from higher employee productivity.
- Loyalty: Employees stick with companies that are more flexible than their competitors.
- Camaraderie: Pleasant and meaningful connections between team members foster better camaraderie.
- More options: You’re able to choose from a wider variety of applicants as remote work helps overcome geographic issues.
- Lower cost: With only part of all employees being at the office at any given time, a smaller office might suffice, saving on office spaces.
Corporate Meal Benefits Made Easy with Ordit
As hybrid work reshapes how teams connect, meal benefits play a growing role in strengthening in-office collaboration.
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