The workplace landscape is evolving. If you’ve been working at a job in the last few decades or so, you may be all to familiar with the daily commute into the office. This commuting time would grind away hours that could be spent differently. As you may have noticed, in the last few years, remote working arrangements has started to grow exponentially. Fully remote work arrangements have its benefits, but also some potential setbacks. Therefore, some companies implement hybrid working arrangements. So, let’s have a look at fully remote vs hybrid working arrangements.
Working Fully Remote
Sounds amazing right? And for many people it is! More freedom and a comfortable environment are some of the first things that come to mind. Then there’s the benefit of saving hours of what would be travelling time. A big plus for many. You can clearly see that these are in fact real benefits that can enhance an employee’s quality of life.
But let’s not overlook some of the other possible setbacks to this working arrangement. These include things like isolation, miscommunications, and the lack of human interaction. Then there is also the possibility of longer working hours. This is because a remote worker has their “office” right in the study room and is not driving away from it. You will find that there are a range of solutions and tips to some of these possible setbacks. Some individuals will easily breeze through these challenges. So it depends how the company and the employee deals with these, and what solutions are implemented. Technology is also evolving to bring the employee “closer” to the office. For example if we look at video calls and other tech tools. Faster internet and efficient video conferencing software are perfect examples of how companies keep in touch with their employees.
Hybrid Working Arrangements
If you find value with the occasional human interaction with your colleagues, this could be an option. Some companies have implemented hybrid working arrangements. These are to counter some of the challenges that could exist in fully remote structures. For example 2 days in the office per week, or only when there’s important meetings to attend. Of course, this depends on the distance between your home and the office. Some employers prefer this arrangement. Especially if the previous structure was “in office”, or if there’s a need for “in person” interaction from time to time.
An alternative to travelling into office could also be for employees to regularly meet up at co-working spaces. This could be an option if the office is in a different country. Co-working spaces has become a rising trend. These facilities are usually geared towards remote work, and generally includes high speed internet.
Conclusion
So in conclusion when it comes to fully remote vs hybrid working arrangements, both can be seen as options in the workplace today. It depends on various factors including the nature of the job and company structures. And of course the preference of the employee. Each situation is unique.
What’s your preference? Feel free to drop your comments and tips below.
