Operational Transformation Experts
Hybrid Workplaces
Arguably the most 'current' of our areas of expertise, building Hybrid Workplaces is one of our strongest too. This is perhaps unsurprising when you consider that a successful implementation of a Hybrid Workplace Strategy brings together a number of our other specialisations into one holistic programme.
Talent A&R Strategy
Operating Cost Reduction
HR Policy Development
Organisational Restructuring
Workplaces: on a Spectrum
100% Office
Based
50/50 Hybrid
100% Remote
Hybrid Workplace
Every business is unique therefore, there is no one-size-fits-all model for hybridisation; with this in mind, every business could sit independently on the above spectrum both pre and post transformation.
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If this is used for the people within an organisation, plotting each person individually on the spectrum to represent their schedule based on the demands of their role and desires for flexibility, you will establish an average point which reflects the business' true 'hybrid' position.
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Your organisations will already sit somewhere on this spectrum, and with the flexibility of a hybrid strategy, will move slightly as the organisation and individuals change.
Getting Hybridisation Right
Hybridisation, like any transformation empowers significant growth when done right; but if it is implemented poorly puts an organisation at risk.
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Successful implementation not only requires an understanding of the individual parts which combine in order to form a hybrid workplace, but most importantly an understanding about how these impact the processes that occur every day in your organisation, and how they and the people that undertake them interact, contributing to the objectives of the organisation.
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As with any change project, success starts with the establishment of a organisation-wide transformation culture ensuring that not only are people across the business are aware of the change, but truly believe in it.
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The intelliHub team are experts in weaving this culture of change into our clients businesses.
Hybridisation : The Benefits
Over the last 12-months, one key benefit of hybridisation has become clear to almost everyone... improved business continuation. Regardless of whether an obstruction comes from a health-crisis such as the pandemic, or somethingmore common-place such as poor weather or industrial action, a business built around a hybrid workplace is resilient in a way that office-centric businesses are not; however this is just one of a number of benefits including:
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Cost Reduction - rather than risking the loss of expertise through headcount reduction, a hybrid workplace strategy allows a business to reduce its space unlocking savings or liquidating assets, both of which could equate to investment in the organisation.
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Improved Talent Acquisition - when you are no longer asking your people to attend the office every day, you become less limited in terms of geographical catchment; for roles with infrequent office needs, you may be able to look internationally - exposing your business to a wider pool and therefore better talent.
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Improved Talent Retention - inevitably people will leave for new opportunities, but sometimes this is driven by a change in personal circumstances; in these cases a flexibility from the employer could make the difference; additionally hybrid workplaces have the potential to create new roles to offer progression.
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Operational Efficiency Gains - a hybridised workplace will often come with the full-digitisation of documents/records/resources and processes; doing so to ensure that people are able to work without hinderance wherever they are is proven to speed processes and increase efficiency.
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