Hybrid Working: What it is, advantages and how to create a successful team

The covid-19 pandemic forced most companies to implement remote working models. But with the return to normalcy, new needs have arisen and adaptations have been necessary. The boom in hybrid working is one of the big trends, and today's article is on exactly that topic. 

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Here, you will learn about:

• difference between hybrid work, home office and telecommuting;
• what the legislation provides for when it comes to hybrid work;
• what are the advantages of the model;
• how to develop successful teams in this scenario. 

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Hybrid work vs. home office vs. telecommuting

It is common to get confused between the meanings of the three work models we mentioned above: hybrid work, home office, and telecommuting. Understanding the differences and similarities between the three is essential for the efficiency of both:

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• Hybrid work: it has elements of both distance work and of the traditional allocated modality. The rules of frequency of attendance at the company's facilities can be established by the contracting party;
• home office: it is not recognized as a work modality by the CLT. It is, in short, the conventional work of the employee, but being done inside his home. It is understood as a one-time situation, and not permanent;
• Telecommuting: when the employee provides services outside the company's physical premises using technological resources. The modality is recognized by law and in this regime it is not necessary to control working hours (i.e. clock-in).

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About hybrid work, it is worth pointing out that the MP 1.108, published in the Official Federal Gazette (DOU) on March 28, 2022, updates some issues. With the update, regular attendance at the company (attending the site a few times a week and, in others, working from home or other locations), does not de-characterize the telework regime, thus creating the hybrid system.

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Advantages of hybrid working

Now that you understand more about the differences between the work arrangements, the advantages of the hybrid model will become clearer:

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• flexibility: the collaborator has the possibility of working some days from home and others from the company, gaining time and convenience;
• lower costs for the company: less expenses with the physical location expenses (water, energy, maintenance, equipment, transport vouchers, among others);
• relationship among collaborators: with hybrid work, the relationship among collaborators is not totally lost, a great pain of home office;
• employee satisfaction: offering teams the possibility to work from home as well as from the company increases satisfaction, both for the convenience, the time gain, and the flexibility. This combo can help reduce turnover rates. A survey conducted by Google in 2021 pointed out that 41% of professionals said their productivity increased with remote work.

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How to create successful hybrid teams

To create successful hybrid teams, processes and organization are key words. It is essential, especially when transitioning between work models and onboarding new employees, to define clear and well-functioning processes for sharing information and documentation. 

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Provide clear goals, maintain processes that make sense and can be followed in all work environments. 

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Delivering training and implementing immersions to fully understand these processes is very important to avoid confusion and ensure that everyone is on the same page. It is also worthwhile to pass on organizational tips for the days when you work at home. 

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With flexible working, the benefits offered to professionals must also be flexible. After all, the needs are different when we are working from home and when we are allocated. 

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>>> Read also: 5 advantages of flexible benefits you need to know.

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