Hybrid working (a flexible work model that supports a blend of in-office, remote, and on-the-go workers) has become increasingly popular since the COVID-19 pandemic, offering companies and staff members more flexibility.
While hybrid working has its benefits, such as spending less time travelling to work and saving on petrol, balancing and fostering team building has become a difficult task to maintain.
There is also evidence from Harvard and the University of Iowa that suggests that remote workers, especially junior ones, miss out on promotions and other career advancement opportunities, mostly because they do not get the same kind of opportunities for feedback as their in-office peers.
Kim Botti, Director of supply chain, logistics, and travel recruitment agency, Lee Botti & Associates, told Tourism Update that it had seen more and more companies trying to encourage their staff back into the office, although it has been difficult for many managers to motivate and lead their…