A note from the CEO – The balance between telework and face-to-face work? Creating an environment that fosters productivity and fulfilment in a hybrid mode…

Published on 2024/10/07 11:28

As the year 2025 approaches, some companies are re-evaluating their approach to teleworking, sometimes demanding a return to the office on a full-time basis. This change may seem sudden, especially after all the praise for ‘remote working’, and it raises a familiar question: how do you reconcile productivity and employee well-being?

Affirmation: A Stanford study reveals a 13% increase in the productivity of teleworking employees, thanks in particular to the reduction in distractions. In addition, Harvard Business Review points out that remote workers enjoy greater autonomy, which improves their concentration.

Disclaimer: The Journal of Business and Psychology reveals that prolonged teleworking can lead to feelings of isolation, reducing commitment to the company and a sense of belonging in the long term. 👥

Teresa Amabile of Harvard Business School shows that spontaneous interactions between colleagues stimulate creativity. These informal moments, frequent in the office, are rare at a distance, which limits innovation. 🌱💡

Organization Science also highlights the importance of shared workspaces in strengthening social ties and team spirit. These spaces are not just places to work, but also places for exchanges and emotional support, which are often absent in teleworking. 🏢

Balance 🎯?

I think that 2025 is shaping up to be complex, with social challenges and potential disruption. Maintaining a hybrid approach seems essential.

The real challenge is therefore to strike the right balance between the flexibility demanded by employees and the operational needs of the business. It’s not a question of choosing between teleworking and the office, but of creating an ecosystem that promotes both productivity and fulfilment. This is a real opportunity to reinvent managerial practices! Pursuing the search for a well-designed hybrid model is the key to maintaining long-term commitment, creativity and well-being. 🚀🌟