Hybrid working
Mark Stallard • 8 October 2021
Mark's October blog looks at the recent move towards flexible working conditions
HYBRID WORKING
The anticipation and excitement of returning to the workplace after working from home for some people will also bring uncertainty and apprehension for others. The pandemic has readjusted an organisation and individuals’ perspective about flexible working conditions.
Working from home just doesn’t work for some people whilst others prefer it. Many organisations now are giving their employee the empowerment to make that decision.
FLEXIBILITY
The introduction of ‘hot desks’ within a working environment is trending and becoming the normal approach when offering flexible working conditions. Balancing home life commitments, travel time, productivity and staff wellbeing are something that many employers now embrace and are seeing the benefits in so many ways.
THE ARGUMENT
There are positives and negatives of introducing hybrid working as it creates and maintains the benefits of both home and office working. The list below are some examples with many more that could be added to both lists.
ASSESSMENT
For organisations that introduce hybrid working, there is still a responsibility for ensuring that consideration is given to creating a safe working environment. A self-assessment, checklist or guidance document is a good starting point in ensuring that the correct equipment is available for staff working from home which will influence productivity. Contact us if you would like more details.
Stay safe!
Mark Stallard – CMIOSH, FIIRSM, FIQ, DipSM, DipEM
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