As the United States begins to lift its pandemic restrictions, big tech companies are re-opening their offices and the shift to the hybrid work model is full steam ahead. Hybrid work, which is defined as a combination of working on-site and working remotely, is being offered as a “happy medium” to keep workers and management content. But can companies ensure hybrid models are effective and sustainable? Gadi Royz, CEO and co-founder of Anywell, a “future-of-work” startup based in New York that offers employees the flexibility to work-from-anywhere with employer-sponsored amenities, believes companies can learn by simply studying their employees’ needs and wants. Now that employees got a taste of remote work, they want greater workplace flexibility regarding when and where they work. Royz believes companies that are fully remote or transitioning to hybrid may want to reevaluate their workplace policies to ensure employees have the greater flexibility they desire and need to be the healthiest, most-productive versions of themselves. “Working from home at times is convenient, but I agree that the lines can easily blur if you’re not careful, in a way that can be detrimental to people’s mental health and productivity,” Royz cautioned. “The best thing to do is redefine remote work to mean beyond just working from home. Quite simply, people should get out of the house and find a local space to work from – a café, Battling Burnout By Bruce Christian Workplace policies must align with the unique needs of hybrid workers RESOURCES Gadi Royz, CEO and co-founder of Anywell 34 REMOTE WORK SOLUTIONS rwsmagazine.com
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