The pandemic pushed many organizations to become fully remote, and the experience has been better than many imagined. As a result, a hybrid working model that embraces the best of both remote and office-based work awaits many workers and companies on the other side of the crisis. Adapting to this new working model might seem straightforward in theory, but it will prove more nuanced in practice, especially when it comes to organizational culture.
WFH Doesn’t Have to Dilute Your Corporate Culture
How IBM, Alibaba, Slack, and others are adapting for a remote-first or hybrid future.
February 01, 2021
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Summary.
Research shows that a solid majority of knowledge workers want flexible work arrangements after the pandemic. Company leaders face the challenge of reimagining their culture for a world where rituals and ceremonies enacted in the office are inaccessible. The first step is to acknowledge that the old, office-centric ways of reinforcing culture won’t work. Then, be intentional about establishing more touch points with remote employees, reimagining onboarding processes, and fostering inclusive ways of communicating. Adapting to a hybrid environment will require some trial and error, but companies that invest time and resources into new processes will be able to thrive in a new era of work.