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In France, announcements encouraging telecommuting are multiplying. Employees are reluctant to go back to 100% face-to-face work, and are ready to quit if they have to. Should we switch to hybrid working?
Before assessing this hybridization of work organization, let's first recall that it refers to a combination of face-to-face and distance learning. between face-to-face and distance learning. It generally It generally translates into two days at home and three in the office. Is this the working model of the future , or of 2023?
According to a survey carried out by Le Monde Informatique, 75% of employees believe that teleworking improves their well-being in the office, but half the managers questioned still have their doubts, fearing a loss of productivity.
So what are the advantages and disadvantages of hybrid working for both employees and employers?
The benefits of hybrid working for employees :
- Greaterautonomy: employees can better manage their working hours. They can organize themselves according to their responsibilities, needs and desires.
- Time savings: on average, people spend 1 h 24 a day on public transport in Paris. According to a study by the Institut d'Aménagement et d'Urbanisme Institut d'Aménagement et d'Urbanisme.
- Éinancial savings: less transportation, travel, parking, catering and property expenses.
- Better quality of life: employees feel good about working from home. They feel more balanced: more time with the family, less mental workload.
- More respectful of the environment: less use of transport, less pollution.
The benefits of hybrid working for managers :
- Reducedabsenteeism: employees can work from home. There are fewer days off, delays,sick leave andabsences in general.
- Greater profitability: smaller workspaces, lower real-estate costs. This money can then be reinvested in different projects.
- Attractiveness of talent: according to the BVA Institute survey, among young professionals aged 18 to 34, 33% ( one-third) say they would like to leave their current job. The main reason isexhaustion and/or lack of recognition, cited by 52%. Next comes the desire to achieve a better work/life balance (25%). Article continued here.
- Improved productivity: employees experience fewer unforeseen events, delays or hindrances. This promotes concentration, proactivity, productivity and creativity. Hybrid working also promotes collaboration.
-Ecology: Hybrid working promotes a more sustainable, environmentally-friendly system. Less pollution, reduced use of transport and travel. These new flexible organizations enable better management of workspaces and thus contribute to energy efficiency.
The main disadvantages of abusive hybrid work for employees :
- Occasional distraction: managing children at home, family intervention, household chores, etc ;
- Difficult to stand out from the crowd: according to Le Monde, a telecommuting employee is 50% less likely to be promoted, or to receive a pay rise.
- Sense ofisolation: with fewer opportunities for sharing and informal moments such as after-work sessions, teleworkers can feel excluded.
-Computer difficulties: some don't have access to a good Internet connection, or suitable computers, or a room dedicated to their work.
-Integration problems: in some cases, new arrivals will find it difficult to form social bonds with their colleagues.
Potential disadvantages of abusive teleworking for employers :
- Weakened team cohesion: employees are less likely to collaborate, which in turn can affect their productivity. In fact, it's important to bear in mind that hybrid working can weaken corporate culture.
- Abuse of free time: employees no longer work under the watchful eye of their managers, they can become distracted, and a relationship of trust is needed. In reality, management plays a key role, encouraging change and ensuring that it runs smoothly. Successfully training managers in advance is essential.
- Loss of corporate values: a company's values are forged and felt when employees are present in the office, and telecommuting can undermine this.
- Underestimation of talent: employees may find it difficult to demonstrate their abilities when teleworking, as recognition from the hierarchy is more difficult to transmit remotely;
- Organizational difficulties: transitioning to a hybrid work mode requires a real investment in terms of time and commitment;
To sum up, hybrid working is an ideal solution for today's businesses, with both advantages and disadvantages. To make the most of it, it's important to get support for the transition to hybrid working. This is what we offer at Jooxter, thanks to our teams and our web and mobile application.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to find out more..
Read one of our articles on hybrid working and the place of well-being in the workplace for employees.
