Advantages And Disadvantages Of A Hybrid Workplace

  In the previous post, we talked about What is a Hybrid Office?.Today we will continue to talk about the advantages and disadvantages of a hybrid place.

Advantages of a hybrid workplace

Focus on results & emphasis on productivity

  In a traditional office environment, business managers want to see everyone who comes to the office sitting in the office and working the hours assigned. Now, as more and more employees work remotely, it's more important to put them in charge of projects and be results-oriented. Managers judge what employees actually accomplish through goal achievement. Employees focus on improving productivity rather than working a fixed number of hours. The configuration of office furniture also needs to be adjusted according to the above changes.

Work-life balance

  The hybrid workplace should prioritize employee perception and their work-life balance also can be encouraged. Office furniture is made more user-friendly. This not only helps relieve people’s anxiety about the daily commute between work and home, but also the time can devote to the family, or have hobbies and exercise.

Access to more personnel

  The hybrid model allows companies to broaden their hiring horizons and attract more employees from different places and backgrounds. It opens up the company's doors for employees who would not be able to come due to their city or location. Employees can be more diverse. It helps companies to bring in more talented people.

Cost savings

  The hybrid model not only saves rental costs but also reduces office furniture and supplies. Some of the cost savings can be used to provide employees with ergonomic office chairs, height-adjustable desks, and other high-end office furniture for home office use. It creates a more employee-centric workplace.

  From the advantages of hybrid work mode, the future trend of office furniture will be more humane, diversified, and intelligent. Through the introduction of family-oriented office furniture, the office will have a comfortable atmosphere, which will allow employees to enjoy their work more. And office furniture for home offices also will receive more and more recognition, such as desks and office chairs, etc. 

Disadvantages of a hybrid workplace

Not conducive to customer experience

  In many companies operating in the business, customer reception, face-to-face customers, and communication are necessary. Office decoration, office furniture, office equipment, etc., also are a reflection of corporate strength, which can potentially influence people's decisions. If you lack opportunities for customers to experience products and services on-site may lead to missed opportunities. Problems can arise due to remote technical issues, and communication barriers.

Hinders teamwork

  When remote workers are out of sight of employees working in the office, they may feel that many of their remote colleagues are not working hard and are spending time on other things.

On the other hand, remote workers may perceive that their colleagues in the office have better opportunities because managers see them every day.

Lack of an ideal work environment

  Not everyone enjoys working from home, and work-life integration can present a unique set of challenges. When working from home, the lack of dedicated working space and professional office furniture, as well as constant distractions can lead to inefficiencies and dissatisfaction with the bad office environment. For many team members, the office may be the best place to focus on work and teamwork.

Given the drawbacks of a mixed workplace, office design and office furniture configurations should focus more on what employees really want to do.

  Office design and furniture configuration should be more focused on the needs of employees. In the future, people will demand more from office furniture. The future will incorporate technology into products that support people’s health and wellness. Office furniture also needs to become more flexible to meet the needs of employees to communicate anywhere, anytime. And office furniture as an important part of the corporate image will also deepen the customer's good impression of the company, to promote business development.