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By Devon Maresco
\nContent Strategy Specialist
\nSpaceIQ<\/p>\n

In the same way open offices and coworking did before it, the concept of hybrid workplaces has changed how people work.\u00a0Just like\u00a0these\u00a0past revolutionary work concepts, it\u2019s important we take the time to assess the\u00a0pros and cons of hybrid workplaces. As they gain momentum\u00a0companies\u00a0and their employees need to understand the benefits, drawbacks, opportunities, and pitfalls associated with this new form of work.<\/p>\n

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A recap of hybrid workspaces<\/h2>\n

A hybrid workplace<\/a>\u00a0consists of both in-house employees and remote workers<\/a>\u00a0who work\u00a0together as a distributed team. The hybrid workspace can take many forms as it pertains to a physical space. For example, many businesses\u00a0adopted\u00a0a hoteling model to accommodate an unknown daily capacity of in-house employees. Other companies evolved into more agile work environments that allow in-house workers to more easily adapt different workspaces based on their needs.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0advantages and disadvantages of the hybrid work model\u00a0come from not only the structure of the workplace itself, but in how remote and on-site employees collaborate. While these solutions can vary across companies, the fundamentals of a hybrid model remain the same. Let\u2019s look at the pros and cons.<\/p>\n

The positives powering hybrid work<\/h2>\n

As you might expect from a new work model that\u2019s quickly defined the professional landscape, there\u2019s a lot to love about hybrid work. The benefits of hybrid work are many, for both employees and employers alike.<\/p>\n

For employees, the biggest benefit of hybrid work is flexibility. Whether they work in-house, from home, or split their time between the two, a hybrid workplace supports them. It\u2019s meant to bridge all gaps between different work styles, so a person can accomplish their job regardless of setting. This is especially important for companies scheduling on rolling shifts.<\/p>\n

This seamless working experience goes all the way down to the workspace level.\u00a0Hybrid work demands workspaces as flexible as the concept. Hotel desks<\/a>, hot desks<\/a>, breakout spaces<\/a>, and the like are all essential in a supportive hybrid workplace. More than keeping the concept functional, they further promote employees to work in the fashion that best fits their needs.<\/p>\n

From an employer standpoint, hybrid work offers powerful optimization opportunities. For example, ratio desking allows companies to operate with fewer desks than total employees, without depriving people of the space they need. Likewise, a dramatic shift to remote work and force portfolio consolidation, which can free up significant cash flow otherwise tied up in overhead.<\/p>\n

These examples add up to some key, specific benefits that make hybrid workplaces a long-term prospect for today\u2019s dynamic workforce:<\/p>\n