ABSTRACT
The workplace landscape has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, driven by technological advancements, changing employee expectations, and unforeseen global events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and war in Europe and the Middle East. It is further evident that post COVID 19, employees who had had a taste of working remotely were increasingly reluctant to return to the workplace on a 24/7 basis. On the flip side of the coin, many employees felt isolated when experiencing an exclusively remote work arrangement. The hybrid work experience seems to balance the employees desire to balance a reduced daily stress of commuting but limiting the isolation feelings many exclusively remote employees experienced. As a result, organizations have increasingly adopted remote and hybrid work arrangements. While these flexible work models offer numerous benefits, they also come with a unique set of challenges for management. This article explores the key challenges faced by leaders when managing remote and hybrid workforces and offers insights into strategies to address them effectively.
Keywords
Remote, hybrid, transformation, flexible work models, productivity