The employment landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation, with a clear shift towards hybrid work. According to a recent Morning Consult report, conducted in January, employees show a greater preference for hybrid work compared to remote work. This shift marks the first time hybrid work has overtaken remote work since the firm began tracking these preferences in 2022. In addition, 30% of Americans plan to apply for hybrid jobs in the future, according to the same report.<\/p>\n
Against a backdrop of an overall decline in employee engagement, hybrid work was the only work model to experience an increase in worker engagement between 2023 and 2024, the report reveals. What’s driving this enthusiasm for returning to the office? A flexible dress code, childcare benefits and coverage of transportation costs were the top three factors that would motivate employees who work primarily from home to return to the office, according to the same report.<\/p>\n
But while workers’ preferences are clear in some respects, in others there is still uncertainty. For example, Americans are divided on whether artificial intelligence will have a positive or negative impact on the workplace. According to the report, 44% of employees surveyed said they use AI in their work, with millennials and those with a graduate degree leading their use.<\/p>\n
In several respects, workers’ sentiments remain unchanged from the previous year. The proportion of employees who wanted to quit their jobs changed little, reflecting the stabilised quit rate captured by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. While Gen Z workers show more signs of quiet resignations, job satisfaction remains relatively strong overall, although complaints about pay persist.<\/p>\n
Some of the main reasons Millennials and Generation Z have a growing preference for hybrid work are due to a variety of factors that align with their values, lifestyles and work expectations. Some key reasons are:<\/p>\n
Hybo stands out as the ideal solution for managing and optimising hybrid working due to a number of key features and benefits:<\/p>\n
In short, Hybo stands out as the ideal solution for managing hybrid work because of its end-to-end approach, ability to operate in real-time and in the cloud, adaptability and flexibility, and ability to optimise the use of resources. With Hybo, companies can create flexible and efficient work environments that meet the needs of their employees and promote long-term success.<\/p>\n