The hybrid paradox.
We love remote work, but we also
miss human connection.
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DEFINING
HYBRID WORK
A NEW WORK PARADIGM
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INFINITE
VARIETY
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WHY IS IT SO
DIFFICULT?
NOTHING IS PERFECT
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“Employees consider the blend of in-
person and remote work a perk, one
that is equivalent to an 8% salary
increase on average.”
– Nicholas Bloom, Stanford University
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But we also find hybrid
work exhausting.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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PEOPLE THAT WORK FROM HOME PEOPLE THAT WORK IN OFFICE
“Am I missing a crucial
conversation?”
"Will I ever get a
promotion while working
from home?"
“Why am I the only one
spending time in
commute?”
"Are they working as
much as me?"
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BEST PRACTICES
GET PRACTICAL ABOUT IT
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There is no hybrid work handbook.
We're writing it right now.
There are no magic pills.
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Practice #1
Synchronize your office days.
Work with your team to set ground rules.
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Research Brainstorming Project management
Writing Social initiatives Mentoring
Complex planning Cross-team projects Coordination
WORKING IN OFFICE
WORKING FROM HOME ANYWHERE
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Practice #2
Un-suck your hybrid meetings.
It's time to stop having meetings that suck for everyone.
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During lockdown, there was a 13%
bump in the amount of meetings we
attend daily, extending
our workday by 8%.
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"One remote, everyone remote"
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"One remote, everyone remote"
Run a meeting audit
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"One remote, everyone remote"
Run a meeting audit
Shorter meetings
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Decision-making Status updates
Building rapport Feedback
Reaching a consensus Task-related discussion
AVOID MEETINGS FOR
USE MEETINGS FOR
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No meetings without an agenda
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No meetings without an agenda
Agree on microphone/camera usage
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No meetings without an agenda
Agree on microphone/camera usage
Assign meeting facilitators
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No meetings without an agenda
Agree on microphone/camera usage
Assign meeting facilitators
Avoid discussing after meeting ends
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Practice #3
Work asynchronously.
You don't have to be on Slack all day.
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Distraction-free work
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Distraction-free work
Flexibility
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Distraction-free work
Flexibility
Inclusivity
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Building trust Providing context
Brainstorming Timezone communication
Difficult conversations Company announcements
ASYNCHRONOUS COMMUNICATION
SYNCHRONOUS COMMUNICATION
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Practice #4
Meet in person, intentionally.
The key to hybrid work is regularly meeting in person.
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Company retreats
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Company retreats
Team meetups
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Company retreats
Team meetups
Unofficial get-togethers
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Remote Work
2020 2022 2023
Hybrid Work
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