What’s Next for Remote Work? Hybrid Precision
How the Wild West of policies and RTO mandates should be redefined for everyone’s benefit
Covid is over, right?
No. There is clearly a winter variant and many holiday celebrations were cancelled. But everyone can agree we are not in the midst of a pandemic.
So let’s say the worst is over. But RTO (return to the office) debates are not nearly done.
Remote work has become the norm rather than the exception before the pandemic. And by the way, so has flexibility. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that four-day work weeks are now seriously talked about. Flexing isn’t only about location, it also covers working hours and job sharing.
What’s missing though is structure and precision, and this has led to some poor results.
What’s next?
Clearly, most workers don’t want to give up this newly found flexibility. Working from home (WFH) equals freedom to choose one’s work settings, which can lead to satisfaction.
WFH also saves employers money on office costs, which can make them more profitable. The environment also benefits from less commuting and office energy use, which can reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
