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What’s the future of hybrid work?

New survey suggests most hybrid employees don’t feel trusted by their bosses, which could result in more employers "losing out on the best talent."

By Michael Popke | December 02, 2024 at 08:43 AM

Hybrid work might not be as detrimental as some employers think. Earlier this year, a study by Stanford economist Nicholas Bloom revealed that employees working remotely from home two days per week are just as productive, just as likely to get promoted, and far less prone to quit compared to their in-office colleagues.

A new survey by International Workplace Group PLC, a large provider of hybrid working solutions with brands that include Spaces and Regus, reinforces those findings — indicating that 42% of hybrid workers cited work-life balance as the primary benefit of hybrid work, which in turn reduces burnout and improves retention. On the other hand, only 7% of hybrid workers described their hybrid work experience in 2024 as trusted, reflecting recent headlines about return-to-office policy reversals and employee monitoring. 

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