FLEXI WORKSPACES is essential . But humancentric hybrid working is as much about ‘ who ’ as it is about ‘ where ’. Research by Gartner suggests that a well-executed hybrid system should allow for greater malleability in terms of where employees spend their time . However , it also identifies intentional collaboration and a different type of management as key to the hybrid experience .
“ Human-centric work design goes even further than hybrid-flexible to include opportunities for intentional collaboration and empathy-based management , increased employee performance , intent to stay and reduced fatigue — widely correlate to greater levels of location flexibility , intentional collaboration and empathybased management .”
Human-centric hybrid combines the philosophies of people-first business with hybrid working . It is an approach designed to elevate the employee experience , giving them the autonomy to decide where , when , and how they work , depending on their needs .
Three facets define this approach :
• A flexible employee experience
• Collaboration with intention
• Managing with empathy
It is rooted in employee wellbeing , giving them more of what they want from their employers and enabling them to address their work-life balance adequately .
While this is its own reward , it also has a transformative effect on business operations , bringing a host of benefits to the company .
How does this approach to hybrid benefit businesses ? It goes without saying that a human-centric hybrid approach can be highly beneficial for a company ’ s workforce . There ’ s growing evidence that the approach is highly conducive to employee well-being , team cohesion , and retention . Thus , by prioritising people , companies ensure that productivity and performance virtually take care of themselves .
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