Is the future of work really hybrid?

There is a lively and active debate regarding the benefits of working remotely versus returning to the physical office. Company policies range from total employee-led flexibility to mandatory office returns. As the pandemic continues to evolve, the fate of the workplace remains uncertain as employees re-think their priorities and companies look to optimise real estate costs to facilitate an agile post-pandemic recovery. Should the notion of hybrid working as the inevitable compromise be accepted, or will this function as an interim model? How this will work in practice, and how it will be applied to different geographies and sectors is yet to be defined.

When it comes to collaboration, productivity, diversity and inclusion, real estate cost benefits, sustainability and employee wellbeing, there are strong arguments on both sides in favour of remote and office-based models. The tension between employee and business needs must be resolved to create a scenario that satisfies both.

In partnership with JLL, this exclusive webinar will debate arguments for and against remote and office-based working models and will seek to establish if hybrid working really is the best way to proceed and where compromises can be made.

Working Models

What is the best way to collaborate across the spectrum of hybrid working models?

Policies

How should HR policies adapt to ensure everyone feels supported?

Diversity & Inclusion

How should diversity and inclusion be featured in hybrid people strategies?

Real Estate Costs

What is the best way to optimise real estate costs?

Environmentally Friendly

Do the benefits of factors such as reduced emissions from commuting and lowered paper consumption make working from home the eco choice? 

Employee Wellbeing

How can companies get the balance right between remote and office-based working to ensure people feel engaged, empowered and fulfilled?

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