When the pandemic hit us, back in 2020, the business world quickly began to make the transition from the office to the home. Today, working remotely is still very much a thing for many a business professional. For so many, hybrid work is the new norm. The combination of working both from home and from the traditional office has helped many workers to structure their lives better. They can support both their personal lives and professional requirements.
In other words, the hybrid work model promotes better work/life balance. Let’s take a look at how.
You get the ability to customize your work hours.
The majority of us aren’t fans of being woken up by an alarm clock to prepare for a commute. A 9 to 5 work day may be the standard, but that doesn’t make it convenient. Hybrid work enables working professionals to devise the hours of their work days as they see fit.
Do you need to accommodate personal priorities such as attending a child’s school event? Are there important errands that you need to take care of? If so, a hybrid work model will allow you handle all of your life responsibilities while making time to conduct business. The reduction of stress that results is a huge plus to this new style of working.
You reduce or eliminate commute time.
Did we just mention that hybrid work helps you to reduce stress? We’d be willing to bet that eliminating rush hour commutes is a top reason why working remotely is so beloved. In fact, we really don’t have to place any bets. The results are in! Benefits Canada reports that “85 percent of hybrid workers said commuting less has allowed them to save money, 84 percent said hybrid working has improved their work-life balance and 64 percent said commuting less allows them to be more productive.”
So what can one do with all of that time saved by not commuting to work? Well, there’s more time to spend with family, focusing on personal interests, getting to the gym to exercise and simply relaxing. Not to mention, the money saved from not commuting (no need for gas money or transit fares) can also help to ease mental burdens.
Better opportunities for physical and mental wellness.
Instead of rushing into the office, a business professional can take more time to get in a morning workout. As well, breaks can be taken at leisure so that one’s mental health can be nurtured. There’s no question that the hybrid work model helps people to establish routines that promote well-being. Extra time for self-care leads to increased energy and focus. This benefits both work and personal life.
“Regular breaks provide an opportunity to disconnect from work-related stress, providing time to recharge and relax, which can help reduce feelings of stress,” writes Katharine Coons for Benefits Canada, “Breaks can also improve focus, concentration and overall productivity and can enhance creativity, prevent decision fatigue and even strengthen workers’ social connections.”
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