Coronavirus pandemic made them stay home and work, but having adjusted to the Work From Home (WFH) concept, two years down the line, there is a certain reluctance among employees in returning full-time to the offices
And if not entirely the WFH, majority of the employees strongly pitch for the hybrid work model
A global study by HP Inc has returned the findings that the hybrid work model has become the new normal and that Indian employees strongly favour a hybrid work model as they believe it improves their productivity and gives them a much-needed work-life balance
Employers too have something to cheer about as employees indicate a higher probability of staying in their current job if given a hybrid work option
A high majority of the employees i.e., 92 per cent of those surveyed, concurred that hybrid work environment improves work-life balance while 88 per cent agreed that the new normal increased employee retention
Also, 72 per cent found the hybrid work model to be more productive
From the results of the survey, hybrid model is seen as increasing productivity, make employees focus better, and provides flexibility to get work done
Almost 47 per cent believed that home productivity with office visibility gives them a better chance of promotion, more opportunities to demonstrate their abilities and build relationships with their team members