{"id":3310,"date":"2023-12-12T11:02:54","date_gmt":"2023-12-12T11:02:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offix.co.za\/?p=3310"},"modified":"2023-12-12T11:51:49","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T11:51:49","slug":"hybrid-work-the-new-buzzword","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offix.co.za\/?p=3310","title":{"rendered":"Hybrid Work \u2013 The New Buzzword"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By all indications the future of work is hybrid. More people than ever before are working remotely.<br>But not everyone prefers the work from home environment. The result is a hybrid workplace, one<br>that combines remote work and work in a traditional office space. The goal of the hybrid workplace<br>is to support every work style and every employee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advantages of remote working<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Change to commuting patterns, traffic and time spent to and from the office<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focused individual work improved \u2013 less disruption<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restore or enhance work life balance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased family time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employee\u2019s sense of freedom \u2013 can control their work\/home schedule, improving job satisfaction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduces staff turnover<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attract talent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disadvantages of remote working<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Communication &amp; Collaboration may suffer -teams become siloed and communicate less, less face-to-face interaction and chance meetings <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employees spend more time on email, what\u2019s app and therefore less information shared<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Less collaboration and learning between new and younger employees (Generation Y &amp; Z) and Baby Boomers\u2013 it\u2019s a vital part of an office space - the ability for all to learn new skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Culture, creativity and innovation may suffer,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employees lose the social interaction of offices and may feel lonely, isolated, and out of touch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital overload Zoom\/Team meetings, webinars at all hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to work remotely is an issue in South Africa \u2013 access to a decent internet connection, space, and place to work, disruption, cost of IT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficult to manage remote teams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Solution - The Hybrid Office<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The opportunity is for companies to create a workplace (Hybrid Office) where everyone can thrive and importantly <strong>encourage<\/strong> employees to come back to the office a few days a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A well designed and improved office space offering employees a choice of where to work within the office \u2013 desk, quiet zone, pause area, collaboration space or meeting room, in the garden or on the patio. The office is no longer the corner office, open plan space and meeting rooms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A beautifully designed and welcoming space - softer less corporate design and more like home \u2013 resimercial design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a safer healthy office<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social and planned interactions within the office<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State of the art digital infrastructure \u2013 phones, tele &amp; video conferencing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pause area with great coffee, healthy meals, and snacks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Product<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Adaptive range offers a comprehensive office furnishing solution utilizing simple, interchangeable components with a variety of leg shapes \u2013 A, U, O and V. Adaptive fits comfortably into the requirements of the hybrid office and is perfect for both team and individual workspaces. The range is easy to assemble and has a simple, yet effective cable management solution. This flexible range is complimented by a selection of storage units and privacy screening. High tables designed for quick meetings compliment the range of standard height meeting tables and together enhance teamwork, communication, and creative thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"692\" height=\"692\" data-id=\"3326\" src=\"https:\/\/offix.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-002-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offix.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-002-3.jpg 692w, https:\/\/offix.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-002-3-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 692px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"673\" height=\"673\" data-id=\"3327\" src=\"https:\/\/offix.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-001-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offix.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-001-1.jpg 673w, https:\/\/offix.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-001-1-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 673px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Source<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Microsoft Report \u2013 22 March 2021 \u2013 The next great disruption is hybrid work<br>Mckinsey Report - 23 November 2020 \u2013 Future of remote working<br>Breathe HR<br>Paragon Interiors<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By all indications the future of work is hybrid. 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