{"id":288099,"date":"2022-12-05T16:46:50","date_gmt":"2022-12-05T16:46:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/project.co\/?p=288099"},"modified":"2024-06-26T14:01:10","modified_gmt":"2024-06-26T14:01:10","slug":"hybrid-work-schedule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/project.co\/hybrid-work-schedule\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Hybrid Work Schedule in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Last updated on 26th June 2024<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article we\u2019re going to take a look at how to create a hybrid work schedule.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018Hybrid work\u2019 has been somewhat of a hot topic since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, when businesses and workers alike decided they enjoyed the benefits that came with working from home, cost savings and a better work-life balance, respectively. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-statistic-jaBXN wp-block-lazyblock-statistic\"><div style=\"color:#301151; font-size:16px; font-weight:bold; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom:5px;\">\n  <i class=\"fa-solid fa-chart-mixed\" style=\"margin-right:5px\"><\/i>Statistic\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#301151; border:5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4); padding:20px; border-radius:10px; margin-bottom:1.4em; color:rgba(255,255,255,1);\">\n  <strong>84% of workers who had to work from home because of the pandemic said they planned to carry out a mix of working at home and in their place of work in the future<\/strong>.\u00a0\n  <div style=\"margin-top:5px; font-size:14px;\">\n    <strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ons.gov.uk\/employmentandlabourmarket\/peopleinwork\/employmentandemployeetypes\/articles\/ishybridworkingheretostay\/2022-05-23\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; color:rgba(255,255,255,1);\">Office for National Statistics<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>For many reasons, hybrid work is here to stay. But making fundamental changes to the way we work isn\u2019t easy. It takes a lot of consideration and effort, and processes need to be put in place.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why we\u2019re going to take a look at the pros and cons of hybrid working, the pitfalls to avoid, and also how exactly to create a hybrid work schedule for your company.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s get started!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The difference between hybrid and remote working<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Remote working is when there is no office space for workers to go to and employees work from any location they want, usually from home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hybrid working allows people to work from home too, but the big difference is that they also have an office space that they can attend from time to time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If working solely in the office is on one side and working remotely is on the other, hybrid working offers a nice middle ground. The best of both worlds, if you will.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-statistic-12Wy4V wp-block-lazyblock-statistic\"><div style=\"color:#301151; font-size:16px; font-weight:bold; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom:5px;\">\n  <i class=\"fa-solid fa-chart-mixed\" style=\"margin-right:5px\"><\/i>Statistic\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#301151; border:5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4); padding:20px; border-radius:10px; margin-bottom:1.4em; color:rgba(255,255,255,1);\">\n  <strong>65% of respondents said hybrid work is their ideal work model.\u00a0<\/strong>\n  <div style=\"margin-top:5px; font-size:14px;\">\n    <strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoom.com\/en\/blog\/new-survey-what-people-really-think-about-hybrid-work\/\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; color:rgba(255,255,255,1);\">Zoom<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>So it seems workers agree! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is a hybrid work schedule?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A hybrid work schedule is a schedule that outlines when employees are going to be working remotely and when they\u2019re going to be in the office.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A hybrid work schedule is very important because knowing where employees will be (and when they will be there) is one of the biggest challenges of hybrid work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without a hybrid work schedule, you could overbook your office space for the day or accidentally arrange to meet someone on a day that they\u2019re working remotely.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A solid schedule ensures these mistakes don\u2019t happen and that your business can continue to run smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The pros and cons of hybrid working for employees<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-pros-cons-7nb1F wp-block-lazyblock-pros-cons\"><div style=\"border-radius:10px; overflow:hidden; margin-bottom:1.4em; color:#666666; display:flex;\">\n  <div style=\"background:#ecfdf5; border:2px solid #10b981; border-right:0; border-radius:10px 0 0 10px; overflow:hidden; padding:20px; width:50%;\">\n    <span style=\"display:block; font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; font-family: 'Inter',Tahoma,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; margin-bottom:10px; color:#10b981\">Pros:<\/span>\n    1. Freedom<br>2. Improved work-life balance<br>3. Save money\n  <\/div>\n  <div style=\"background:#fef2f2; border:2px solid #ef4444; border-left:0; border-radius:0 10px 10px 0; overflow:hidden; padding:20px; width:50%;\">\n    <span style=\"display:block; font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; font-family: 'Inter',Tahoma,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; margin-bottom:10px; color:#ef4444\">Cons:<\/span>\n    1. Burnout<br>2. Collaboration issues\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pro #1 &#8211; Freedom<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest benefit of hybrid working for employees is that it gives them more freedom and choice when it comes to their work environment and schedule.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We spend <em>a lot<\/em> of our time at work; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gettysburg.edu\/news\/stories?id=79db7b34-630c-4f49-ad32-4ab9ea48e72b\">a third of our lives<\/a>, in fact. So having more autonomy over <em>where<\/em> we spend that time can be an invaluable gift to employees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most hybrid workers were given this \u2018gift\u2019 because of circumstances caused by the pandemic. And now they have it they don\u2019t want to lose it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-statistic-Z2ql3MV wp-block-lazyblock-statistic\"><div style=\"color:#301151; font-size:16px; font-weight:bold; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom:5px;\">\n  <i class=\"fa-solid fa-chart-mixed\" style=\"margin-right:5px\"><\/i>Statistic\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#301151; border:5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4); padding:20px; border-radius:10px; margin-bottom:1.4em; color:rgba(255,255,255,1);\">\n  <strong>1 in 3 employees said they would quit their job if they no longer had the option to work remotely<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\n  <div style=\"margin-top:5px; font-size:14px;\">\n    <strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/owllabs.com\/state-of-hybrid-work\/2023\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; color:rgba(255,255,255,1);\">Owl Labs<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pro #2 &#8211; Improved work-life balance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With more time at home and less time spent commuting, hybrid working can instantly give employees a better work-life balance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-statistic-1FQohH wp-block-lazyblock-statistic\"><div style=\"color:#301151; font-size:16px; font-weight:bold; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom:5px;\">\n  <i class=\"fa-solid fa-chart-mixed\" style=\"margin-right:5px\"><\/i>Statistic\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#301151; border:5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4); padding:20px; border-radius:10px; margin-bottom:1.4em; color:rgba(255,255,255,1);\">\n  <strong>82% of people feel that working from home is better for their mental health<\/strong> and <strong>46% said they\u2019d be willing to even take a 5% pay cut if they were able to work remotely some of the time<\/strong>.\u00a0\n  <div style=\"margin-top:5px; font-size:14px;\">\n    <strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/owllabs.com\/state-of-hybrid-work\/2023\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; color:rgba(255,255,255,1);\">Owl Labs<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pro #3 &#8211; Save money<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking of pay, the third pro of hybrid working is that it saves employees money. Employees that have to commute less essentially benefit from a de facto pay rise. With rising transport costs in many countries this can be seen as a great benefit.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Con #1 &#8211; Burnout<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the benefits, hybrid working does have some drawbacks for employees. For starters, employees that work from home &#8211; especially those that live alone &#8211; could suffer from loneliness.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On top of that, hybrid workers are also more likely to work longer than they should and this could result in burnout. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-statistic-gv4yW wp-block-lazyblock-statistic\"><div style=\"color:#301151; font-size:16px; font-weight:bold; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom:5px;\">\n  <i class=\"fa-solid fa-chart-mixed\" style=\"margin-right:5px\"><\/i>Statistic\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#301151; border:5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4); padding:20px; border-radius:10px; margin-bottom:1.4em; color:rgba(255,255,255,1);\">\n  <strong>40% of workers report working<em> longer <\/em>hours since becoming remote or hybrid<\/strong>.\n  <div style=\"margin-top:5px; font-size:14px;\">\n    <strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ergotron.com\/en-ca\/markets\/office\/work-vibrantly\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; color:rgba(255,255,255,1);\">Ergotron<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Con #2 &#8211; Collaboration issues<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t have the proper processes in place then hybrid working can make it difficult for employees who are dispersed to collaborate together. This can easily be solved by implementing the correct tools and creating a hybrid work schedule.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re concerned about either of these cons then check out this article full of easy and inexpensive solutions: <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-article-jkD4p wp-block-lazyblock-article\"><div style=\"color:#666666; font-size:16px; font-weight:bold; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom:5px;\">\n  <i class=\"fa-solid fa-file-lines\" style=\"margin-right:5px\"><\/i>Recommended Article\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#eeeeee; padding:20px; border-radius:10px; margin-bottom:1.4em; display:flex;\">\n  <div class=\"recommended-article-featured-holder\" style=\"margin-right:15px;\">\n    <div><a href=\"https:\/\/project.co\/remote-work-best-practices\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-remote-work-best-practices-to-keep-you-productive-and-sane.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div>\n    <div style=\"margin-bottom:5px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/project.co\/remote-work-best-practices\/\" style=\"font-weight:bold; color:#333333; font-size: 20px; font-family: 'Inter',Tahoma,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;\">10 Remote Work Best Practices to Keep You Productive (and Sane!)<\/a><\/div>\n    <div style=\"color:#666666;\">Working from home definitely gives you more autonomy over your environment. So try these top tips to keep you productive &#8211; and sane!<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The pros and cons of hybrid working for employers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-pros-cons-Z13TaTh wp-block-lazyblock-pros-cons\"><div style=\"border-radius:10px; overflow:hidden; margin-bottom:1.4em; color:#666666; display:flex;\">\n  <div style=\"background:#ecfdf5; border:2px solid #10b981; border-right:0; border-radius:10px 0 0 10px; overflow:hidden; padding:20px; width:50%;\">\n    <span style=\"display:block; font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; font-family: 'Inter',Tahoma,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; margin-bottom:10px; color:#10b981\">Pros:<\/span>\n    1. Save money<br>2. Wider talent pool<br>3. Happier employees\n  <\/div>\n  <div style=\"background:#fef2f2; border:2px solid #ef4444; border-left:0; border-radius:0 10px 10px 0; overflow:hidden; padding:20px; width:50%;\">\n    <span style=\"display:block; font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; font-family: 'Inter',Tahoma,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; margin-bottom:10px; color:#ef4444\">Cons:<\/span>\n    1. It&#8217;s not remote working<br>2. Communication issues\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pro #1 &#8211; Save money<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees and employers share this pro in common. Hybrid working allows for employers to reduce their workspace (which saves money in itself), and also reduce typical office running costs, such as electricity, heating, and so on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This has a knock on effect in that it also allows companies to reduce their carbon footprint by using less energy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pro #2 &#8211; Wider talent pool<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By offering remote work to your employees you open up your talent pool to reach across the country, and even across the globe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This allows employers to be more particular about hiring so they can find the perfect candidates for their roles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pro #3 &#8211; Happier employees<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As covered in the employee pros above, hybrid working gives people a greater sense of freedom, improves their work-life balance, and in some cases, even saves people money. This all makes for happier employees.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-statistic-TlQPn wp-block-lazyblock-statistic\"><div style=\"color:#301151; font-size:16px; font-weight:bold; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom:5px;\">\n  <i class=\"fa-solid fa-chart-mixed\" style=\"margin-right:5px\"><\/i>Statistic\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#301151; border:5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4); padding:20px; border-radius:10px; margin-bottom:1.4em; color:rgba(255,255,255,1);\">\n  <strong>84% of people said working from home made them happier.<\/strong> Plus, an impressive <strong>90% said they are at the same productivity level &#8211; or higher &#8211; while working from home<\/strong>.\n  <div style=\"margin-top:5px; font-size:14px;\">\n    <strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/owllabs.com\/state-of-hybrid-work\/2023\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; color:rgba(255,255,255,1);\">Owl Labs<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Con #1 &#8211; It\u2019s not remote working<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Possibly the biggest downside of hybrid working is that it\u2019s not remote working. However, this is also the biggest upside to hybrid working. It depends which way you look at it!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It could be considered a negative to remain hybrid instead of <a href=\"https:\/\/project.co\/managing-remote-teams\/\">going fully remote<\/a> because there are more running costs to consider if you still keep an office building. This can be especially frustrating if you keep an office building that no one is really using, which is why it\u2019s imperative to create a solid hybrid work schedule.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Con #2 &#8211; Communication issues<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you can work from multiple locations it can be difficult to keep track of everyone\u2019s schedule and, as a result, communication issues can arise.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-statistic-xhea0 wp-block-lazyblock-statistic\"><div style=\"color:#301151; font-size:16px; font-weight:bold; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom:5px;\">\n  <i class=\"fa-solid fa-chart-mixed\" style=\"margin-right:5px\"><\/i>Statistic\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#301151; border:5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4); padding:20px; border-radius:10px; margin-bottom:1.4em; color:rgba(255,255,255,1);\">\n  <strong>26% of people feel that the way businesses communicate &#8211; both internally and with customers &#8211; has deteriorated during the past year.\u00a0<\/strong>\n  <div style=\"margin-top:5px; font-size:14px;\">\n    <strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/project.co\/communication-statistics-results-2022\/\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; color:rgba(255,255,255,1);\">Project.co Communication Statistics <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Luckily, <a href=\"https:\/\/project.co\">there are tools<\/a> you can put in place to help!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pitfalls of hybrid working to avoid<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s clear that hybrid working has many positives for both employees and employers, there are some pitfalls that you should try your best to avoid. Here are our top 3\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Favouring people in the office<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When half of your team are in the office with you and the other half\u2019s at home it can be easy to play favourites without even meaning to. After all, if someone is there in front of you then it makes sense to ask them for help or assign them to a task.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feeling left out in this way is a big concern for employees. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-statistic-1aShfQ wp-block-lazyblock-statistic\"><div style=\"color:#301151; font-size:16px; font-weight:bold; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom:5px;\">\n  <i class=\"fa-solid fa-chart-mixed\" style=\"margin-right:5px\"><\/i>Statistic\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#301151; border:5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4); padding:20px; border-radius:10px; margin-bottom:1.4em; color:rgba(255,255,255,1);\">\n  <strong>53% of remote workers are worried about being left out of in-person meetings and other activities taking place in the office.\u00a0<\/strong>\n  <div style=\"margin-top:5px; font-size:14px;\">\n    <strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ceo-review.com\/over-50-of-remote-workers-are-worried-about-workplace-exclusion\/\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; color:rgba(255,255,255,1);\">CEO Review<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>To avoid this pitfall make sure you don\u2019t forget about your hybrid workers and ensure everyone has equal opportunities. This shouldn\u2019t be too difficult considering that video conferencing tools like Google Meet and Zoom can make it feel like your team are all in the same room anyway!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Not setting clear communication guidelines<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s great that we have access to so many communication tools these days. From chat apps like Slack to the video conferencing tools mentioned above. However, that doesn\u2019t mean communication will always be instant and easy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to work with your employees to create clear communication guidelines so that everyone can communicate smoothly, even when you\u2019re not all in the office together.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without clear guidelines you could end up with messy situations that cause productivity to plummet. Take this simple example: <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-blank-purple-junwO wp-block-lazyblock-blank-purple\"><div class=\"pdc-block blank-purple\" style=\"background:#301151; border:5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4); padding:20px; border-radius:10px; margin-bottom:1.4em; color:rgba(255,255,255,1)\">\n  &#8211; Employee A and Employee B arrange to have a call on Google Meet at 11am.<br>&#8211; Something comes up and Employee A is going to be 15 minutes late. They let Employee B know via email.<br>&#8211; Employee B doesn\u2019t check their emails that often, they prefer Slack.<br>&#8211; When Employee A doesn\u2019t show up on time for the meeting, Employee B sends them a Slack message and gets frustrated because there\u2019s no response\u2026\u00a0\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>We could go on and on. The point is that unless your employees know how to communicate and which tools to use then productivity could decrease and you could also end up with a broken culture caused by too many crossed wires.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Micromanaging<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you can\u2019t see your employees it can be tempting to manage them a little<em> too much<\/em>. After all, you don\u2019t know what they\u2019re up to and you want to make sure that work is still being completed to a high standard.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this can be extremely demoralising and overwhelming from an employee\u2019s point-of-view. It shows a huge lack of trust.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, it\u2019s important to know what your employees are working on but you shouldn\u2019t feel the need to track every minute of their day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Something we\u2019ve implemented at Project.co is the \u2018End of Day Report\u2019:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Ni0zzPPMUKvUcXZ3RcxXQKInEhkvU5WsIWUlhkNwbK3SB5WMWRr6M1mGECurs349GGrnuayK130MgMIC2CiVIyeQFGEpcb_7riKE_sHj6G4t6StnV-3Zi2sAqYNaS0CsOK68GQWKEGf_-BgmBw.png\" alt=\"end of day work report\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a way for team members to give their managers a quick summary of their day, including what they worked on, their workload capacity, and how they\u2019re feeling.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Trends in hybrid (&amp; success stories)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Enough doom and gloom! Let\u2019s have a look at some trends in hybrid and <a href=\"https:\/\/project.co\/hybrid-work\/\">some success stories<\/a> from businesses that have recently made the switch.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-statistic-Z1pmuPS wp-block-lazyblock-statistic\"><div style=\"color:#301151; font-size:16px; font-weight:bold; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom:5px;\">\n  <i class=\"fa-solid fa-chart-mixed\" style=\"margin-right:5px\"><\/i>Statistic\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#301151; border:5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4); padding:20px; border-radius:10px; margin-bottom:1.4em; color:rgba(255,255,255,1);\">\n  <strong>76% of people confirmed their companies shifted to a hybrid working model after the pandemic<\/strong>.\u00a0\n  <div style=\"margin-top:5px; font-size:14px;\">\n    <strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelperk.com\/uk\/blog\/top-hybrid-work-trend-stats-from-global-companies\/\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; color:rgba(255,255,255,1);\">TravelPerk<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The pandemic was the catalyst for most of this change to the way we work, and this was definitely the case for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latutors123.com\/\">LA Tutors<\/a>. According to Program Director, Erik Kim:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-blank-purple-2avxuN wp-block-lazyblock-blank-purple\"><div class=\"pdc-block blank-purple\" style=\"background:#301151; border:5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4); padding:20px; border-radius:10px; margin-bottom:1.4em; color:rgba(255,255,255,1)\">\n  <em>\u201cSince the pandemic arrived in full force back in March, 2020, we shifted all of our operations into a virtual format. <\/em><strong><em>We have since adapted a new hybrid model on a voluntary basis.<\/em><\/strong><em> Employees who enjoy working in person can do so if they are fully vaccinated, and those who prefer working remotely have the option of doing so as well. Remote work has required us to integrate new technologies and communications tools such as Zoom and Claap while also utilizing project management apps. These have allowed us to collaborate remotely and <\/em><strong><em>employee satisfaction has been at an all-time high<\/em><\/strong><em>.\u201d<\/em>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The pandemic is also what caused <a href=\"https:\/\/www.londonlashpro.com\/\">London Lash Pro<\/a> to shift to a hybrid model and this has been beneficial for widening their talent pool. CEO Billy Green explains:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-blank-purple-Z1Omdn8 wp-block-lazyblock-blank-purple\"><div class=\"pdc-block blank-purple\" style=\"background:#301151; border:5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4); padding:20px; border-radius:10px; margin-bottom:1.4em; color:rgba(255,255,255,1)\">\n  <em>\u201cAs a result of the pandemic we\u2019ve switched to hybrid working to safeguard both the health of our employees and our operational continuity. <\/em><strong><em>We have been able to recruit members of the team from outside of what our previous catchment area would have been. This has allowed us to bring in talent from far and wide<\/em><\/strong><em>, and with the use of software such as Google Meet and of course the usual emails\/Whatsapp etc, we\u2019ve been able to remain in contact.\u201d<\/em>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Another huge talking point around hybrid working is the improvement of work life balance. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ons.gov.uk\/employmentandlabourmarket\/peopleinwork\/employmentandemployeetypes\/articles\/ishybridworkingheretostay\/2022-05-23\">Office of National Statistics<\/a>,<strong> 78% of people who work from home in some capacity reported an improved work life balance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We spoke to Vartika Kashyap, Chief Marketing Officer at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proofhub.com\/\">ProofHub<\/a> and she confirmed this is true for their business. She said:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-blank-purple-Z1Uw0ik wp-block-lazyblock-blank-purple\"><div class=\"pdc-block blank-purple\" style=\"background:#301151; border:5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4); padding:20px; border-radius:10px; margin-bottom:1.4em; color:rgba(255,255,255,1)\">\n  <em>\u201cWe have initiated a flexible model of work schedules where certain team members work from the office and others work remotely. Everyone has the liberty to work from the office or take up remote work given how their physical safety and work preferences are aligned.<\/em><br><strong><em>One of the most visible benefits is the restoration of work-life balance. <\/em><\/strong><em>Employees feel much more comfortable with the choice to work from wherever they want. <\/em><strong><em>We have also seen an apparent boost in productivity as team members work from where they feel the most productive.<\/em><\/strong><em>\u201d<\/em>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A final trend worth mentioning is that more and more companies are integrating new communication tools to help keep connections strong after moving to a hybrid working model.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-statistic-2vThFI wp-block-lazyblock-statistic\"><div style=\"color:#301151; font-size:16px; font-weight:bold; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom:5px;\">\n  <i class=\"fa-solid fa-chart-mixed\" style=\"margin-right:5px\"><\/i>Statistic\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#301151; border:5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4); padding:20px; border-radius:10px; margin-bottom:1.4em; color:rgba(255,255,255,1);\">\n  <strong>61% of people have started using new tools to help organise, communicate, or manage projects in the last 12 months<\/strong>.\n  <div style=\"margin-top:5px; font-size:14px;\">\n    <strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/project.co\/communication-statistics-results-2022\/\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; color:rgba(255,255,255,1);\">Project.co Communication Statistics <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>One such company is <a href=\"https:\/\/dashboardbeauty.com\/\">Dashboard Beauty<\/a>. According to their founder Ava Hathaway:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-blank-purple-do53e wp-block-lazyblock-blank-purple\"><div class=\"pdc-block blank-purple\" style=\"background:#301151; border:5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4); padding:20px; border-radius:10px; margin-bottom:1.4em; color:rgba(255,255,255,1)\">\n  \u201c<em>When we started the remote from home and hybrid work set-up, <\/em><strong><em>our major challenge was communication. <\/em><\/strong><em>Since everyone can work anytime or any day they want, we weren\u2019t able to communicate well. But, over time we are able to resolve those communication issues by having our own work chat channel.<\/em><br><em>We have several tools that we are using. We use Slack as our communication tool. We made sure that everyone in our team has a Slack app on their phone. We use Google Meet as well for our weekly meetings.\u00a0<\/em><br><strong><em>I know that working from home and this hybrid working set-up is hard to implement but with the right tools and proper guidance to your employees it will make a big difference.<\/em><\/strong><em>\u201d<\/em>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to create a hybrid work schedule<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you create your hybrid work schedule you need to decide which hybrid work model you want your company to adhere to. There\u2019s remote-first, office-first, and the split model.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Remote-first <\/strong>means your employees will be mostly remote but free to book office space occasionally. <strong>Office-first <\/strong>is the opposite; your team will mostly be in the office with the freedom to work remotely from time to time. And the <strong>split model<\/strong> is a more robust framework that requires you to create a schedule of when workers will be in the office and when they\u2019ll be working remotely.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you decide on a model it\u2019s time to create your hybrid work schedule!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-article-Z1tUsSA wp-block-lazyblock-article\"><div style=\"color:#666666; font-size:16px; font-weight:bold; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom:5px;\">\n  <i class=\"fa-solid fa-file-lines\" style=\"margin-right:5px\"><\/i>Recommended Article\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#eeeeee; padding:20px; border-radius:10px; margin-bottom:1.4em; display:flex;\">\n  <div class=\"recommended-article-featured-holder\" style=\"margin-right:15px;\">\n    <div><a href=\"https:\/\/project.co\/hybrid-working\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Hybrid-Working-What-is-it-How-to-Make-it-Work-Pros-_-Cons.png\" alt=\"hybrid working\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div>\n    <div style=\"margin-bottom:5px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/project.co\/hybrid-working\/\" style=\"font-weight:bold; color:#333333; font-size: 20px; font-family: 'Inter',Tahoma,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;\">Hybrid Working \u2013 What is it, How to Make it Work, Pros &amp;amp; Cons<\/a><\/div>\n    <div style=\"color:#666666;\">In this article we\u2019re going to cover everything hybrid working \u2013 from what it is, to the pros and cons, and how you can make it work for your business.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Talk to your team<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing you should do is talk to your team. Moving to a hybrid work schedule is a HUGE change and it\u2019s important to get your employees\u2019 perspective on this &#8211; from how they see it working to what they actually want to get from hybrid working.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t rush this step. Gather as much data as you can to help you make informed decisions. You can do this via team meetings, one-to-one chats, and even by sending out an anonymous survey so people aren\u2019t afraid to say what they really feel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Forms is a fantastic quick and easy way to create an anonymous survey. From a blank template it\u2019s easy to add in the questions you want answers to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2x496lRBBv_f1g4yf84KNvXXwYwimnlTINmdEf-fn4sXaH1Riy5vB4jwQOCCTAeeQCZiEhbpLYDZEwaEJklElrjVKikVu8G03fzXaeUOhnYUWct-BZ1iUQQiOWb0ImFVVVHfYi3ScI4yNWYjIg.png\" alt=\"Google Forms survey template\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on \u2018Settings\u2019 and toggle \u2018Collect email addresses\u2019 to off to ensure anonymity:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/92-hkw4CqBUWjvIxLvKwDIikshf5mMGB_qEzcx54XSqUHrewLdO-fuCyQYLyjKMLPZeFY3NGc1Pbz_TeIxSPlg6-LAeILSw3B6ZllO1xSe38aa2sHlxXn0uJE9Zjx3LiZY-qOh6k6yit0iv6CA.png\" alt=\"Google forms\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After gathering all of the information required, you can feel more confident in moving forward to create a hybrid work schedule that works for everyone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Develop guidelines &amp; schedules<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The next step is developing guidelines and schedules to ensure that your entire team is clear on how hybrid is going to work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that your team is going to be dispersed, communication guidelines will be of the utmost importance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A communications guidelines document will explain to your team how they should communicate with one another. For example, use emails for client communication and Slack for team communication.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your schedule will also be important so that your team knows where everyone is going to be and when. If your employees\u2019 schedules are going to be fluid and change from week to week then you could use a collaboration tool like Google Sheets to allow everyone to update their schedule regularly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s an example from our flexi-time sheet used by team members:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/wzp7bMr0AImcNpwFRuu9OwEm3dYwPoYtpYcF_4GFby57HfxKGpi-iF4dcWArzcs5fwMHgkMbbmse6C1ju4Z2ELLjv91DmdTyrv4MSUmjE09ue0Z3UAbGsEEcDnjkZ8bv1sMb59IB7G2_JDzYgQ.png\" alt=\"flexible working sheet\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You could create a sheet like this for desk booking so that everyone knows who is going to be in the office. And, on another level, it allows you to see how much desk space is available so the office is never over-booked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to make sure employees fill this in consistently to ensure everything runs smoothly and you don\u2019t end up with any crossed wires!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll also have to consider the changes that will need to be made to your existing policies and procedures, such as how your employees will call in sick or how IT issues will be handled.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can seem overwhelming when you first get started but just remember to take it slow and learn from the mistakes that are made in the beginning!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Provide everyone with the tools they need<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to providing everyone with the correct information, you also need to ensure they have the tools they need to be successful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Technology like video conferencing software is absolutely paramount for making sure that your switch to hybrid working is successful. Google Meet and Zoom are both great options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Communication tools are also extremely important now that your team won\u2019t all be in the same building. Email and Slack are great for quick, one-on-one conversations, but to really make your team feel connected you need a solid project management tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An all-encompassing project management tool like <a href=\"https:\/\/project.co\/\">Project.co<\/a> can make it easy for your team to communicate and collaborate on projects even when they\u2019re not together.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Project.co you can create an infinite amount of projects and add your team <em>and <\/em>clients so that everyone can communicate seamlessly.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1438\" height=\"891\" src=\"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Lexi-Dashboard.png\" alt=\"Project Management Dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-290628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Lexi-Dashboard.png 1438w, https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Lexi-Dashboard-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Lexi-Dashboard-150x93.png 150w, https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Lexi-Dashboard-768x476.png 768w, https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Lexi-Dashboard-400x248.png 400w, https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Lexi-Dashboard-1080x669.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1438px) 100vw, 1438px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also add files, collaborate on documents using our embed tool, take payments, and &#8211; perhaps most importantly for hybrid working &#8211; manage tasks and schedules. This gives you the ability to see exactly what tasks have been allocated to each team member, so you can manage their workload and successfully map out projects for the future.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to providing everyone with the tools they need it\u2019s also important to make sure everyone knows how to use the tools confidently.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Check in regularly<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps the biggest difference between everyone being at the office and everyone being dispersed is the loss of face-to-face communication.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some employees will likely do better with this than others. According to Matthias Mehl, a psychologist at the University of Arizona, <em>\u201cIntroverts may be more accustomed to &#8211; and comfortable with &#8211; spending time alone [than extroverts].\u201d&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, his research also found that regardless of whether people are introverted or extroverted, <strong>all humans need human interaction for their health and well-being<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, when you have people working from home be sure that teams are still connecting regularly and communicating well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can do this by conducting regular one-to-ones and also by setting up a morning meeting for each team to chat for 10-15 minutes before their working day begins.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-our-insight-Z3mo7e wp-block-lazyblock-our-insight\"><div style=\"color:#5720b4; font-size:16px; font-weight:bold; padding-left:20px;\">\n  <i class=\"fa-solid fa-lightbulb\" style=\"margin-right:5px\"><\/i>Our Insight\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#5720b4; border:5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4); padding:20px; border-radius:10px; margin-bottom:1.4em; color:rgba(255,255,255,1)\">\n  We have an entirely remote team here at Project.co and we use both of these strategies to ensure communication between teams remains strong. We also have regular team meetings and social events to maintain a strong culture.\u00a0\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Gather feedback and re-evaluate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After making the switch to hybrid it\u2019s important to keep an eye on what\u2019s working and what isn\u2019t. It could be useful to open another form using Google Forms that people can use to add their feedback and request any changes. After all, you\u2019re bound to have some teething issues early on!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also a good idea to organise a team meeting a couple of months into implementing your new hybrid work schedule so you can have a group conversation and see if everything is going as planned. Then, make changes if needed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It looks like hybrid work is here to stay, but as long as you have a solid hybrid work schedule in place you should find the transition easy and soon settle into this new normal!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to gather some inspiration from other businesses who\u2019ve made the switch, check out this article: <a href=\"https:\/\/project.co\/hybrid-work\/\">How to Make Hybrid WORK: 70 Businesses Share Their Success<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A look at the pros and cons of hybrid working, the pitfalls to avoid, and also how exactly to create a hybrid work schedule for your company.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":288100,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-288099","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-productivity"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Hybrid-Work-Schedule.png","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pgGBe0-1cWL","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/288099","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=288099"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/288099\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/288100"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=288099"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=288099"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=288099"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}