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80% of hybrid workers said their overall wellbeing had significantly improved due to hybrid work, while 85% of HR leaders said hybrid work is an effective retention tool.
Hybrid working is here to stay with its widespread uptake globally. A clear correlation between the adoption of hybrid working policies and improved employee wellbeing and productivity has been evidenced in new research by International Workplace Group.
Having surveyed 1,000 hybrid workers, four in five (80%) said that their overall wellbeing had significantly improved due to the greater flexibility offered by hybrid working.
Over two-thirds (68%) said their physical health had improved due to hybrid work, with benefits including:
- being able to do more physical exercise (54%)
- taking time for healthier meal preparation (58%)
- feeling better rested (80%)
- enjoying significantly better quality and more consistent sleep patterns (68%).
Many businesses are complementing the physical health benefits offered by hybrid working with benefits and schemes which promote increased exercise. A total of 17% of surveyed workers reported that their companies offered a discounted gym membership, while 28% have been given access to a cycle-to-work scheme.
Apart from physical health benefits, almost nine in 10 (86%) surveyed workers said hybrid working has led to a better work-life balance, while over three quarters (78%) felt an overall reduction in their stress levels.
In terms of productivity, three-quarters (74%) of workers said they were more productive when working in a hybrid model, while a similar number (76%) reported being more motivated. A large 85% of employees said that hybrid work had actually improved their job satisfaction.
HR leaders shared an equally positive sentiment about the impact of hybrid working. According to another report by International Workplace Group, four in five (86%) stated hybrid work is now one of the most in-demand wellness benefits among their employees. Nearly the same amount (85%) said hybrid work is an effective retention tool. Moreover, the majority said the model was beneficial to employees’ mental health (88%), and reported that it increases employee productivity (85%).
Mark Dixon, CEO, International Workplace Group, said: "Hybrid working is a win-win for both employees and employers. The balance that hybrid working offers – between office and home, and work and life – supports employee wellbeing and helps employers stay competitive when recruiting and retaining strong talent.”
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