Impact of  Hybrid Work Model in IT industry 

Hybrid Work model is the new and flexible approach recently followed in the IT industry. The impact of covid-19 gives introduction to the work from home. The eradication of covid-19 changes the work environment into an office structure. But instead of having a sudden change, the hybrid Work model was introduced. So it is the combination of working in an office environment and work from home. Like the two  sides of a coin,it also has various benefits and challenges.

Benefits

The prominent benefit of the Hybrid Work model is the flexibility. It allows the employees to take care of the family,along with giving importance to their job. The emotional aspects and career growth is ensured equally. It is more helpful to the newly-born child and mothers, especially the breast-feeding mothers. It doesn't affect employment aspects as well as it protects the lovely motherhood too. It is supported by the various work schedules also. It is very helpful to choose where and how the employees are working and offer supreme power to design their working week by supporting both personal activities and company policies.  Thus the work- balance is maintained  and increases the productivity of the employees as well as the efficiency of the business too.

In offices, the employees have their fixed time schedule for work. Even if they are tired and work turned to a monotonous one, still they insist on doing their work. But Hybrid Work models enable the employees to work as they wish and thus it improves productivity and effective time management.

According to the report by McKinsey, 87% of the employees approve of the hybrid model that enhances their work flexibility.

 It is supporting the employers also. They can have access to the talented workforce all over the world. The quality of human capital can be improved. Access to the highly talented employees is not restricted by the geographical boundaries. It helps them in the division of work and specialisation. It supports the organisation to improve their competitive skills and productivity.

 The total expenses of the organisation has also decreased. The overall expenditure for the maintenance,  premises cost etc has been reduced.

Challenges

The visibility and accessibility of the employees are decreasing in the hybrid Work model. The fluctuating internet and power issues are also affecting the quality of the workforce. 

For improving the quality of work, a lot of care and attention is required. Increased flexibility may harm the practicability of the company policies and procedures.

The important demerit of the Hybrid Work model is the low suitability. For occupations that require high security and sensitivity in nature is not suitable under the hybrid Work model. The leakage of the valuable Information acts as an additional threat to the respective model. The risk of the lossage of important data is also prevailing in this new system.

Methods to improve the quality of Hybrid Work model 

The Hybrid Work model restricts the maintenance of good personal relationships as the employees are separated by distance. Instead of being in the physical environment, the relationship has to be maintained virtually. In order to be a  good team player, communication plays an important role. Maintaining good communication with the colleagues without any hesitation will help to create a family feeling in the organisation. Emotional attachment and responsibility towards the organisation can be improved.

Developing an innovative work environment and participation in all cultural activities will also help to improve the quality of the hybrid Work model. Along with the given job and responsibilities, active participation in the cultural events and competitions will help to cherish the memories and refresh the thoughts which ultimately improves the quality of the workforce.

Various activities that help to increase the happiness of employees must be supported. Team outing, visiting of tourist spots, tours  etc. with colleagues will enable the improvement of the efficiency and productivity of the employees.

Introduction of the work schedule will also work. Hybrid at will is a type of schedule in which employees can choose the days of work at the office according to his interests and wishes. Furthermore, hybrid split- week is another method that allows the organisation to assign a particular day for a particular set of employees. In addition to, hybrid-manager's scheduling system, that gives permission to the managers to choose the day in which their day team can get the access to the office for work. It is not only depending upon the decision of the managers  but a decision taken by the team together with detailed discussion.

Conclusion

 Hybrid Work Model that gained its popularity during the recent days. The flexibility supports the existence whereas, the  suitability threatens its  effectiveness. But it is treated as the widely accepted model by both the employees and employers. It is very helpful for the employees in maintaining flexibility and having a proper work- life balance. It supports  them in their career development also. Employers are also benefited in terms of financial aspects,  productivity, efficiency, and competitive skills. The deficiencies have to be eradicated by proper planning and leadership. In short, it will help the organisation to reach the epitome of success along with improving the morale of employees.