We’re entering a new episode of work due to a pandemic situation and a hybrid workplace allows flexible and seamless collaboration from any location. In the present situation, the transition to remote working has driven people to rethink how businesses and teams interact when in-person meetings aren’t possible. Organizations are now exploring how to progress forward from establishing flexible working options to ensure a safe return to work. Despite the challenges, we now have a unique opportunity to fundamentally improve the way people work, no matter where they are. The way forward is the hybrid workplace.

Trends such as flexible remote work options to continue, high productivity is masking an exhausted workforce, intelligent workplaces are needed and office footprints will be optimized are driving us toward a new hybrid work environment that supports a mix of in-office and remote workers while providing people with the flexibility and freedom to choose where and how they work. 

A foundational requirement for the hybrid workplace is to provide employees with feature-rich, intuitive collaboration tools that allow them to message, meet, call, share content, and collaborate from any location. Benefits of the hybrid workplace include improved employee experience and productivity, a larger talent pool and higher capacity to retain top talent, more organizational flexibility and agility, and lower real-estate expenses. The hybrid workplace is the path to extending flexibility while providing technology-driven experiences and winning the talent war.

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https://www.wework.com/ideas/research-insights/research-studies/the-future-of-work-is-hybrid?fbclid=IwAR1pWs9FqrMdjT3KzWCykUf1SJ5bauFFo5j4KvpRPPy3agnFvi69XkRhbe8