In the era of booming technology, knowing how to apply the hybrid working model will help businesses gain high work efficiency and over expected results.
Hybrid working is a working model that has been favored by many businesses in recent years, especially during the time of the Covid-19 pandemic. Some organizations even provide internal training online to ensure that all employees are involved. So specifically, what is hybrid working? How to apply the hybrid working model effectively? Let's find out with Navigos Search through the article below!
1. What is hybrid working?
Hybrid work is a flexible working model, which is a combination of working directly at the office and working remotely online.
Office time under the hybrid working model is agreed upon by the parties, then unified into the organization's regulations and can be changed according to the goals and needs of the business. The hybrid working model will vary from business to business and there seems to be no universal rule for this model.
Hybrid working and multi-generational human resource management are project management trends that are expected to continue to be applied and develop strongly in 2023.
Today, leaders must manage a mixed workforce, with multiple generations working together. Each generation's views, motivations and desire to work are different. Therefore, CEOs need to find solutions to apply a hybrid working model and know how to manage as well as to build an appropriate corporate culture to promote the strengths of each generation and engage employees in the enterprise.
Hybrid work is a flexible working model
2. The advantages of hybrid working model
Flexible working hours
For the traditional form of work, every day, all employees are present at the office and have to attend at a certain time frame. In fact, it is not uncommon for employees to spend hours commuting to the office because of congested traffic. This leads to a state of fatigue and stress for them.
In the hybrid working model, employees can adjust their working hours flexibly to achieve maximum work efficiency. This helps with reducing the time to go out at peak hours, and also to choose a suitable working time frame for you. There are people who are highly productive in the early morning, and there are people who do better late at night.
So in general, with the hybrid working model, employees will have the opportunity to choose the appropriate working space and time, as long as they still meet their tasks well.
Work - Life balance
Many workers search and prioritize businesses with hybrid working models to apply for jobs. Especially, from the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic, it seems that people implicitly understand that their lives can be turned upside down or even ended at any time.
Work and career are extremely important factors but not all. With this fact, hybrid working is the optimal solution, helping people flexibly work remotely, easily balance between work and life. By saving time on daily commuting to work, workers can focus on other important things.
Saving office rental cost
The cost of purchasing equipment, stationery, renting office space, etc. is quite expensive. By applying the flexible working model which is hybrid working, businesses can reduce the cost of office rental and other related costs by 30%.
When building a hybrid working model, it means that fewer employees come to work directly at the office. At that time, businesses can rent smaller offices. For some startups or small companies, coworking space can be used to replace the traditional office.
With the cost savings, businesses can use it to invest in employee training, improve the quality of services and products provided,...
Maximize the chances of recruiting talented employees
Working under the hybrid working model, enterprises will be able to recruit high-quality, well-qualified workers who are suitable for the job without being limited by geographical distance. Successfully recruiting talent helps businesses own good employees, thereby increasing work efficiency, creating a solid foundation to expand the operating market nationally and internationally.
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The headhunter team at Navigos Search are all leading recruitment experts, knowledgeable about the labor market, deeply understanding each core industry. Based on the unique characteristics of your business, headhunters will conduct exchange, search and screen the most suitable and potential candidates for any mid-level and senior-level positions.
The recruitment specialist of Navigos Search has the ability to analyze and give useful advice to your company during the "successful post-joining" process. When your company has the best candidates in that field, it means that "competitors" will not have good human resources, helping you increase the advantage to develop a stronger brand.
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3. Challenges for hybrid working model in Vietnam today
Despite many advantages, the hybrid working model is not always completely effective. The following are the limitations that businesses should consider:
Not really popular and applied effectively
In fact, in Vietnam today, the traditional working model is still popular. One of the reasons for this is that the remote human resource management capacity is limited because email reports and online meetings cannot assess the working honesty of employees. In addition, employees are easily distracted by many factors, affecting the overall working progress of the whole enterprise.
Not suitable for all professions
Hybrid working is an effective working model, but it is not suitable for all professions. Some industries such as advertising, sales, marketing, technology, ... will be suitable. As for the fields requiring high security, following meticulous and strict procedures such as securities, banking, etc., the hybrid working model should not be applied.
Businesses need a clear short-term and long-term plan
Before deciding to apply a hybrid working model, enterprises need to research and come up with a specific plan to know the appropriate level. Administrators and departments need to determine whether to organize remote work for individual employees, small groups or the whole organization? What day do employees work from home, what day do they all go to the office for meetings and discussions? How to arrange the working time for the staff accordingly,... Identifying these things will help the business to have an overview, make a clear plan and bring out good work results.
Requires higher level of management and security
With remote work, employees will use different wifi networks, including public wifi. There will be hackers taking advantage of this to access and steal data. Therefore, businesses need to own a professional information technology team and data security policy to limit risks.
Difficulties in applying hybrid working model
4. How to improve work efficiency under the hybrid working model?
Clear & consistent communication channel
Communication is very important if the leader is managing remotely. Therefore, make sure the business has a specific communication channel. For example, if you want employees to have a common exchange group in the business and a group to discuss each project or department, you can use Skype, Slack, etc. Simplify the means of technology communication, you will ensure smooth discussions between employees, departments in the office and those who are working remotely.
Strengthen connection
The form of working offline and working online is different, business management must find ways to keep employees united, interact, and support each other, no matter where they are working. Leaders can create internal meetings to engage employees with Minigames every week or every month.
You should also reward employees who are willing to cooperate, promote connection and integration among colleagues. The rewarding system is a great motivation for the workforce, helping them to stay loyal and make long-term dedication to the business.
Digital tools training
Not all employees are tech-savvy, so you should provide online training on how to effectively use technology tools and online communication channels for them to engage and work as a team more effectively. Make sure your employees have all the tools they need such as laptops, keyboards, headsets, etc. to work from home and at the office optimally.
Pay attention to corporate culture
No matter where employees work, do not forget to maintain and develop corporate culture. Do what is best, most positive for your staff. For example, giving holiday gifts, sending food-related packages, allowances for remote employees, etc.
Read more: Corporate culture - The identity of a business
Training personnel on the online training system
Human resource training is the most long-term investment for businesses. More specifically, the personnel training program is a benefit that any employee wants to have when working at the enterprise. Managers should provide online training through Zoom, Google Meet, etc., and other communication channels so that all employees can participate effectively.
How to effectively apply the hybrid working model
The above article has provided an overview of the hybrid work model. Hopefully, this information will help business leaders better understand this working trend and equip themselves with some useful tips to increase work efficiency for businesses when applying the hybrid working model.
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