1. Hybrid work models can increase productivity by up to a day per week.
2. Coordinated hybrid work, with 2-3 days of remote work, maximizes productivity and employee happiness.
3. Uncoordinated hybrid work decreases productivity and employee happiness.
4. Remote work increases loneliness and decreases engagement and sense of belonging.
5. Desk app helps coordinate hybrid work and maximize its potential.
Everyone is working hybrid these days, so you might think it must be a successful model for any business.
Here at deskbird, we believe that the simple introduction of a flexible work model does not equal its
success. Quite the opposite: bad implementation of the hybrid work model leads to worse performance and
unhappier employees. At the same time, successful hybrid work models can generate up to 1 day of productivity
per week, up to 2 days of productivity per week for each employee, increase happiness, and foster talent retention.
Boosting Hybrid Work Productivity
Many researchers focus on productivity and how it is impacted by different working models. Some of the most recent
studies show that in a 5-day work week, the productivity level reaches its peak when working remotely for the entire
five days. On average, thanks to “in-the-zone-productivity”, fully remote workers are 47% more productive than their
counterparts working from the office every day of the week. Before diving into the downsides of the remote work model,
let’s look at how the hybrid way of working impacts productivity.
Working from home and going to the office three times a week still produces greater productivity. However, concerning
the impact of uncoordinated hybrid work environments, we have concluded a difference in productivity levels between
coordinated and uncoordinated hybrid work. The relationship between productivity and days spent in the office is depicted
visually in the graph below. In the first case, there is only a slight decrease in productivity for those who spent two or
more three days in the office. In contrast, in the second case, an uncoordinated approach to hybrid work significantly
decreases productivity.
Unveiling the Ultimate Solution
Looking at the graph from a mathematical perspective, we want to find the point where the sum of productivity and happiness
is maximized for hybrid models. It lies between two and three days of remote work, whereas the sum for a coordinated hybrid
work model is higher than for an uncoordinated work model is higher than for the uncoordinated work model. In simple terms,
coordinated hybrid work wins and provides the most productivity and employee happiness for organizations. Indeed, we find
that well-coordinated hybrid work can win your employees up to a day of productivity, each week!
Let’s turn our attention to the curves again. The difference between the uncoordinated and coordinated hybrid work models
embodies approximately 20% of the entire productivity range. Therefore, in a hybrid world, coordinated hybrid work gains
significant productivity. So what’s the catch? It can take quite a lot of effort! That’s why digital tools like desk
app are key to reduce that effort – for workplace managers and employees alike – and realize the full potential of hybrid work.
deskbird is a simple and intuitive tool for employees to plan their weeks and see who is in the office. The good news is
that there are solutions available to overcome this issue and boost productivity.
With a productivity gain of around 20% on average per week, and happiness increasing up to 40% compared to an uncoordinated
work model, the numbers speak for themselves. If you are rather a fan of theory put into practice, check out our success
stories to read about how we actually make hybrid work with our customers. And if you are ready to take your hybrid work
office to new heights, request a free demo of the deskbird app and discover how our desk booking software solves hybrid
work-related issues and helps you make the most of work flexibility.
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