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How SMBs can drive productivity even in hybrid work
As businesses implement back-to-office plans, more workers are expressing their interest in flexible work arrangements. In a survey conducted by the Institute of Policy Studies in Singapore, half of respondents said that flexible work arrangements should be the new norm at workplaces. In fact, some respondents even said they would consider quitting if they were asked to return to the office on most days.
To retain their workforce and to get the best out of them, businesses should consider hybrid work arrangements, where some employees work from the office and others remotely.
But when employees are distributed between offices, homes and other locations, their productivity and that of the business as a whole, can take a hit. One study of 10,000 skilled professionals at a large Asian tech company found that the productivity of those working from home fell by up to a fifth. They were working longer hours, but their output fell, partly because they were just having more meetings.
How can businesses enable hybrid working arrangements without compromising on overall productivity? Here are some useful tips and best practices.
