What is the definition of hybrid working?
Alternating between place- and time-independent work is called hybrid working. The characteristics of hybrid working are the are flexible working hours, reduced travel times and working from home. Hybrid working has boomed due to the corona crisis. Whereas before the pandemic it was common to work in the office every day, today it is almost natural to work from home at least one day a week. But, why do we work hybrid and are there no drawbacks to it? In this article, we provide answers to all your questions about hybrid working.
The benefits of hybrid working
For both the employee and the employer, hybrid working can offer benefits.
Making better use of time: as more and more people work hybrid, their time can be better utilized. For example, consider an employee's travel time. If this employee has to drive an hour to work every day, this already costs two hours in a day. Working from home saves this time. By traveling less to the office or customer, for example, you also contribute to a more sustainable society.
Work more efficiently: Many people can concentrate better at home than at work. Of course, this does depend on the family situation. Of course, if an employee does more work in less time, this is a huge benefit to the employer.
Work happiness: Many employees experience more work happiness by working hybrid. They can better plan their time with family and friends and thus experience more freedom. We all know that the feeling of freedom boosts feelings of job happiness. Want to know more about this? Then read the article, "8 factors to increase work happiness.
The figures of hybrid work 2022
In recent years there has been a lot of research into hybrid working in the Netherlands. Do we want to change workplaces regularly? What are the wishes in that workplace and what do employees see as advantages of hybrid working?
91% want to decide whether to work from home
72% think it's important to have a physical workplace in the office
61% would like to work half the work week from home
41% want to travel less often or not at all in the future
92% want more control over where they work
63% expect to work in the office once or twice a week
Biggest advantages of hybrid working: flexibility and time savings
Biggest disadvantages of hybrid working: less connection and contact with colleagues
Source : https://www.ioresearch.nl/actueel/actieve-rol-management-nodig-voor-succesvol-thuiswerken/
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What are the disadvantages of hybrid working?
Inadequate contact with colleagues can make one lonely or even stressed. This is one of the most frequently mentioned disadvantages of hybrid working. Blurring work boundaries is also a danger with working from home. With the lack of the 9-to-5 mentality, many workers feel the urge to overcompensate. This is because they take care of private matters during working hours and want to justify it, resulting in longer workdays.
What does the government say about hybrid working?
"Hybrid working has the future. It is one of the lessons we take away from the corona crisis: the Netherlands has shown that working from home works, and many people want to continue working partly from home. I particularly appreciate all the working people who have worked from home a lot over the past two years. This was not always easy for many, but it was important to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Now that the work-at-home advice has been dropped, we can move forward with a hybrid way of working. Talk to your employer, co-workers or colleagues and make lasting clear agreements. Seize the opportunities that are out there."
Minister Karien van Gennip
Right for employee to work hybrid
What exactly are an employee's rights when it comes to working from home? Has what was a duty during the corona crisis now become a right? If you want to work from home regularly, agreements with your employer are essential. For companies with more than 10 employees, the Flexible Working Law (Wfw) was created. You can submit a request to your employer for adjustment of your working hours, your working hours and your place of work.
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