The global pandemic has made clear that remote work can increase productivity, boost engagement and lower costs. But the transition to hybrid work not without risk.
The global pandemic has made clear that remote work can increase productivity, boost engagement and lower costs. And employees want to continue to do it – at least some of the time – going forward. Research shows that more than 90 percent of employees prefer flexible work over punching a clock in a traditional office. Employers see the economic and cultural benefits of remote working as well, with 82 percent of companies saying they plan to embrace hybrid models to keep employees engaged, recruit new talent, and hold down operating costs. But the transition to hybrid work not without risk. While appealing on the surface, hybrid work models have the potential to create a new digital divide that, if left unchecked, will quickly establish two classes of workers and infuse the workplace with inequity and bias. To successfully make the leap, companies will need to implement technologies and new work policies that create an equitable environment, empowering both remote and in-office employees to equally engage collaboration in a transparent and efficient way and make meaningful contributions that fuel innovation and business growth.
