Assignment Task: Please read the following two focal articles:
1) Brooks: Can a hybrid work model succeed-or will it flop?
2) How to maximize productivity in a hybrid work environment
After reading please answer.
As mentioned in the article(s), a major challenge of developing hybrid work arrangements will be with respect to scheduling, work flow, and coordination of employees may be in different locations. What will companies need to consider in developing policies for hybrid work arrangements that ensures "the work gets done" effectively?
Outside of factors related to job design, what impact (positive and/or negative) might hybrid arrangements have for other HR-issues (here, consider things like recruiting/hiring, training/development, performance management, satisfaction/engagement, equity/fair treatment, organizational culture, changes to scheduling/attendance policies, etc.)?
Overall, what is your take on hybrid work arrangements? Are they the future of work or destined to fail? Why?