If you worked in an office in 2020, you’re probably no stranger to remote work. The COVID-19 pandemic’s stay-at-home orders forced many companies to try
remote work for the first time – and for most, it stuck around. A Gallup study claims that
52% of remote-capable workers are on a hybrid schedule, balancing their week with some days in the office and some at home.
If you’ve never worked in a hybrid environment before, here are a few tips to help you make the most of it.
Manage your time wisely.
If you’re on a hybrid schedule, it’s important to plan ahead. Take note of tasks that would be best done at the office and pencil time into your schedule for them. Need some quiet time to focus on a project? Save it for when you’re home!
If a meeting requires attendance from your entire team, save it for when you know you’ll all be in the office. Prioritizing intentional face-to-face time will improve communication and promote team bonding.
Be courteous of others’ schedules.
If you’re working with others who are on a hybrid or remote schedule, remember to stay flexible. Use your workplace’s designated scheduling tools to know where and when your coworkers are available.
A hybrid schedule can offer you flexibility, but it’s important that you remain flexible too. If there is an important event or meeting happening in the office when you’re usually working from home, check with your leadership about switching up your schedule to accommodate.
Have a proper setup.
Working from home is a lot easier with the proper setup. Find a good spot in your house to act as your home “office.” Using a designated spot to work will ease distractions and make you more productive.
Adopt standard procedures.When you join a hybrid work environment, check with your teammates and leadership about their standards and best practices for communication, project management, and meetings. What you were used to before may be different from your new environment, so it’s best to work with those around you to figure out what works best for everyone.
Though some roles require associates to come to the office full time, hybrid and remote roles are here to stay. If you’re joining a new hybrid environment, take these tips to make the most of your experience.
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