Supporting your team with the transition to hybrid working

The coronavirus pandemic brought about huge changes in the way we work and as restrictions continue to be lifted many workplaces are now opting for what is known as hybrid working.

What is hybrid working?

Hybrid working is a form of flexible working. It typically refers to a mixture of workplace/office-based working and remote working, either from home or a different office hub. As it refers to an organisational-wide approach, it is likely to be more complex than an individual flexible working arrangement.

If you're considering a move to hybrid working, it's important to recognise that a 'one-size-fits-all' approach is unlikely to work, and engaging your staff early on is key to success.

Supporting your employees

We've prepared some things to consider while you explore a new way of working:

Engage your staff early on, and jointly define what hybrid working means for your organisation.

Make time to check in with your staff on how they are doing and how the new arrangements are working for them. Encourage your staff to remain open about their mental health at work.

Help employees build connections and encourage them to share what works for them. This could be by arranging team days, or booking in calls or online lunches when employees are working remotely.
Consider offering some additional training to line managers around mental health and wellbeing to help them adapt to supporting a workforce in a remote or hybrid working environment.
Make use of our resources: including tips for managing remotely, a Wellness Action Plan for homeworkers and a guide for supporting employees with a mental health problem.