We all learned a few things from working from home during the height of the pandemic:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Employees are more productive and happier at home (despite sometimes working longer hours).<\/li>
- Time for in-person collaboration is still incredibly valuable.<\/li>
- People want to work from home; according to Moz.com<\/a> analytics, there are currently between 300 thousand and 1.5 million Google searches for \u201cwork from home jobs\u201d per month<\/em><\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
On a micro level, here at Avery, we\u2019ve been working at home for the duration. Many staff members were happy to chime in, providing a snapshot of how employees at one company feel about working from home and the idea of a new hybrid office model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On a macro level, we\u2019ll further explore why working from home is trending, how offices are shifting towards various WFH models and the questions facing business leaders as we move forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why is working from home trending?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The benefits! Despite the challenges of 2020, both employees and businesses report greater productivity and improved morale relating to working from home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For employees, additional work-from-home benefits include: 1) reduced burnout, 2) the ability to prioritize families, 3) health and wellness and 4) increased flexibility for workers with disabilities or sudden illness that would otherwise make it difficult to work in an office full time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWorking at home, I can sit outside and work in the fresh air. I\u2019m not stuck inside until the sun goes down so I actually can experience the day, which has been great for mental health.\u201d \u2013 Laura G., Graphic Designer<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI prefer working from the office. However, when I was sidelined with some medical issues, having the option to work from home gave me the ability to continue working, continue feeling productive and not go on disability.\u201d \u2013 Elisa O., Senior Software Project Manager<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition to increased productivity and morale, working from home has several more benefits for businesses, including: 1) attracting a wider talent pool, 2) higher engagement from employees and 3) reduced facility operation costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMy daughter is really young and if there was a situation where she needed to be at home I would have to make a hard decision. As someone who is also in the hiring position, I\u2019ve had access to more candidates to choose from when offering remote work.\u201d \u2013 Stefanie H., Group Manager, Brand Management & Marketing Communications <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Create your own portable filing system. A durable binder<\/a> and printable dividers<\/a> are all you need to keep paperwork organized on the go.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
The role of technology in the work-from-home boom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Technology has been instrumental in making working from home a viable solution during the pandemic. With servers, storage, databases, networking, software and analytic services all available via the internet (or the cloud) employees can operate anywhere and anytime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cVideo conferencing will continue to be an important way for us to connect with our colleagues working from home and in our other offices.\u201d \u2013 Kevin M. Group Manager, Product Content<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Collaborative software and apps have been especially influential. In some cases, tools that were already in use became more widespread. In other cases, necessity created just the right ecosystem for new WFH tools to burst onto the scene. Consider Zoom\u00ae which became a household name in a very short time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is a hybrid office?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In a hybrid office, some employees work from home at least some of the time. For some organizations that could mean splitting staff between WFH and in-office positions. For others, it could mean that all, or most, employees work from home part-time on a more flexible schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a split hybrid office, employees with less collaborative jobs that require concentration may work from home full time. While others work full-time in-office based on their personal and job-specific needs. For example, collaborative teams or extroverts who need social interaction to recharge their batteries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI like working from home because it\u2019s great for mental health. However, a hybrid schedule would be more helpful for when I have \u201chands-on\u201d work where I need to look, touch and feel.\u201d \u2013 An D., Graphic Designer<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a part-time hybrid office, most employees work from home at least some of the time, but how that time is scheduled varies widely. Some part-time WFH models could include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \u201cDark days\u201d where everyone works from home on certain days each week (to reduce facility costs)<\/li>
- Rotating work-from-home shifts so staff is always onsite<\/li>
- Mandatory in-office days for meetings and collaborative work where the rest of the week is flexible<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
How office spaces are shifting to align with the WFH trend<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
An office is no longer a place to just clock your hours, people want to return to the workplace to connect, socialize and collaborate. Because of this shift, business decision-makers are considering a wide spectrum of physical office options to better accommodate WFH employees<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We all have a need to socially interact with one another to build relationships and create deeper connections. \u2013 Kevin M. Group Manager, Product Content<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some companies are extremely downsizing office buildings to \u201chubs\u201d<\/a> where there are no cubicles, only collaborative spaces for WFH employees to come in to meet and work together. Others are simply reducing facility operations (heating\/cooling, lighting, receptionist, janitorial services, etc.) on \u201cdark days.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the middle, a hybrid office may condense by hot-desking<\/a> part-time WFH employees in order to lease extra floors or move to a smaller building. Hot desking can also reduce cubicles to make way for more collaborative spaces that accommodate a range of postures, settings, and the ability to move around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Writing station hack: stock a laptop case or padfolio with all the little office supplies you need like index tabs<\/a>, color-coding labels<\/a> and writing instruments<\/a>. When you\u2019re done working, just zip up and go. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
How will working from home affect performance management?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Staying connected, communicating, and identifying key performance indicators (KPIs) while working from home are the central issues affecting performance management. Many companies shifted towards a \u201ccontinuous feedback\u201d model versus annual reviews and focused on work done versus hours worked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In general, tools and apps that foster communication and track KPIs of work done by individuals have been essential for managers evaluating employee performance. For example, project management software that tracks planned hours, tasks\/projects completed, etc., and of course, the ubiquitous Zoom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIn online meetings, my team is more connected, productive, and efficient. However, I set a clear expectation for video on.\u201d Paulina N., Senior Product Manager<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While technology has made WFH performance management successful for the most part, there are still some situations that simply require face-to-face interaction. Business leadership must weigh the benefits and decide when WFH works and when it doesn\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere are some conversations that are better face to face. In a hybrid office we would be navigating when to require in-office time for those conversations.\u201d \u2013 Joan P., Senior Director of Marketing Operations<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How can employers harness the benefits of the new WFH workforce?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Employee expectations are changing<\/a>, with a greater emphasis on five key areas: safety, belonging, productivity, comfort, and control. Businesses are rethinking the employee experience, particularly in terms of more flexibility to meet unique needs and attract the best and most diverse talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cNow that the spread has slowed and restrictions have lifted, I’m becoming comfortable going into the office again. Nonetheless, I do believe a hybrid office may provide a good balance of effective communication and reducing spread.\u201d \u2013 Jacob F., Data Engineer<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Working at home allows employees a great deal of control, comfort, and safety as well as increased productivity. Time working in-office helps create a sense of belonging, and being around others with shared passion and purpose helps employees feel safer and more secure in their positions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
What will hybrid work-from-home policies look like?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Creating a solid hybrid WFH policy will be instrumental for businesses looking to capitalize on WFH benefits and support employees. A good hybrid WFH policy may look very different from company to company, but policymakers should start with critical questions such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- How are people doing and what do they need?<\/li>
- Who will be able to work at home, and who might have to come in? How often?<\/li>
- How do individual personalities shape employee needs? (An introverted employee may thrive with more WFH time, while an extrovert will need socialization to flourish.)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt was challenging being away from all my friends at work because I\u2019m a social person, but I worried less about my son because I wasn\u2019t so far away while at work. I would love to go between the two.\u201d \u2013 Monique G., Account Services Specialist<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A solid hybrid WFH policy should also clearly outline the difference between freelancers and full-time. Especially since laws to protect remote workers currently do not sufficiently address issues such as overtime in many areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So will WFH be permanent? Short answer: yes, in some form<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s clear on a micro and macro level that, personal and business attitudes towards working from home have shifted. Having witnessed the benefits of working from home and also having the pros of working in-office highlighted, it seems that hybrid WFH offices are the way forward for many. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPre-COVID, I was actually the only person in my department who wasn\u2019t already telecommuting at least once a week, by my choice. I hated working from home at first, but now I do enjoy the freedom.\u201d \u2013 Maureen T., Senior Sales Specialist<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether you\u2019re an employee working in a hybrid WFH office, or a business leader shifting your office to a hybrid model, we have some great resources to explore:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Get remote team-building ideas<\/a> to help socialize full-time and hybrid WFH teams<\/li>
- Learn how to onboard remote employees<\/a> when in-office onboarding isn\u2019t an option<\/li>
- Share inspiration to help WFH and hybrid employees create a happy home office workspace<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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