Hybrid office is a working model that represents a more modern and mature evolution of the so-called “smart working.” But before delving into it further, let’s understand why we define it as an evolution.
After the various restrictions resulting from the pandemic, many companies changed their minds and decided to return to working in the office, as it was before, though not on a full-time basis.
This is because, while it was convenient to work from home in total tranquility, on the other hand, negative effects began to emerge in people’s lives, effects mainly caused by excessive use of technology.
When all these negative aspects accumulate, individuals go into a state of tilt, both mentally and professionally, becoming apathetic and almost unfit to perform their tasks.
Digital burnout and its main causes
The phenomenon described above is called “digital burnout.” In this chapter, we want to analyze its causes and also provide some advice to avoid experiencing this phenomenon firsthand.
In remote work, the increasing use of electronic devices and the freedom to define one’s own work hours and pace blur the lines between work life and personal life.
This leads to working more hours than necessary, mixing working hours with leisure hours. Furthermore, when working remotely, social interactions diminish, causing a sense of social isolation.
Humans thrive on social interactions; when these are lacking, there are often negative effects on mental health. In smart working, especially when being part of a team or interacting with clients, there is a frequent participation in virtual meetings.
To manage everything remotely, new applications are usually adopted, which further increase the use of digital devices. This inevitably leads to increased stress and anxiety.
One piece of advice we would like to give you is to engage in some activities during your free time that take you away from digital devices and benefit your physical well-being.
We recommend exercising and avoiding the use of phones or other devices before bedtime to reduce exposure to the blue light emitted by screens.
Hybrid Office: What is it, and what are its advantages?
At the beginning of this article, we defined it as an evolution of smart working. But what makes an hybrid office so special?
As the term “hybrid” suggests, this work model is a meeting point between remote work and office work. Employees will have the opportunity to perform a portion of their work in the office, in contact with their colleagues and outside their homes, while they can continue to do the remaining part of the work at home.
The advantages are numerous, but the ones that stand out the most are:
- The possibility of increasing one’s knowledge through interactions with the people around you.
- Partial reduction of contact with digital devices and isolation.
- The ability to still balance work commitments with personal ones.
Hybrid Office: Grendene’s Vision
In this work model, the physical office will no longer have the task of providing all the necessary equipment for work but will certainly have the role of facilitating interactions among employees and with clients.
From this vision, it follows that there will be a revision of spaces. The operational part of the office will be lightened; for example, large desks and the vast majority of cabinets and drawers for document storage will disappear.
On the other hand, more space and attention will be devoted to common areas, useful for dialogue and collaboration. Clear examples are meeting rooms and relaxation areas. In this sense, Grendene has expanded its product line.
For a meeting room, for example, we propose our new model of swivel chair, Jolie 10, a light and elegant chair that enhances the surrounding environment.
Regarding relax rooms, we suggest mod. Elite 70, a chair with soft and welcoming lines.
Conclusion
Hoping that this glimpse into the future of office life has provided you with some interesting ideas, we invite you to visit our website and contact us for any needs.
Our team will be happy to assist you in choosing the best solution for your requirements.
