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THE HYBRID PROBLEM
A Look at Shifting Work Spaces In March 2020, many businesses converted most operations to a work-from- home digital format. Employees’ kitchens and living rooms turned into offices, while corporate buildings sat vacant to slow the spread of COVID-19. It was an unprecedented but necessary change for many businesses.
and come into the office when necessary. Employees can also plan appointments and out-of-office needs around the hybrid model, benefiting each party. THE CONS Office culture has changed dramatically in the past two years. The ability to strike up a conversation with your desk mate or make friends in the breakroom is incredibly limited with this hybrid model. A hybrid and
As vaccination campaigns continue and we enter the final phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, this response may be here to stay.
Some companies — like Google and Apple — are adapting a hybrid approach to work environments rather than requiring their employees to return to the office full time. Employees are being asked to come into the office a few times each week, with the option to work remotely for the remainder of the week. There are numerous thoughts about this work style, but like anything, it comes with its own perks and pitfalls. THE PROS At the start of the pandemic, companies shelled out gross amounts of money on digital tools. They have found that this large investment was worth it. Productivity continued, if not improved, and many businesses were able to sustain themselves throughout the past year.
work-from-home option has forever changed the culture at many companies, and it may not be easy to make that transition. Businesses may also face increased expenses as they outfit their spaces with COVID-19 and other disease precautions. You may be part of a company whose business space is changing, and it may create some hurdles. Be communicative with your team and your managers and do your best to make your work environment one that works for you. You need a job that fits your lifestyle best. Cronin Law Firm can be found on Facebook at Facebook.com/ CroninLawFirm, on Instagram @thecroninlawfirm, on YouTube @The Cronin Law Firm, and on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts @The Cronin Challenge2Change Cronin Law Firm.
Additionally, the hybrid model gives employees options. It allows them to go on vacation without taking too much time off, potentially save on child care,
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