Smart working: hybrid model and work-life balance

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The importance of a hybrid model
The benefits of the hybrid model
Hybrid model and work-life balance: NOD's vision

Maintaining a healthy balance between private and work life is essential to a person's individual well-being and overall success. The balance between these two spheres of our life allows us to be more productive, happy and fulfilled. However, in today's hectic reality, the boundary between work and private life can become increasingly unstable, jeopardising our well-being and negatively affecting work performance.

The transition to a hybrid work model, where employees have the flexibility to work both in the office and from home, offers many benefits for both employees and large companies.

The importance of a hybrid model

Unfortunately, according to data collected and published by the International Labour Organisation (in the December 2022 report Working time and work-life balance around the world), workers in the world who regularly exceed 48 hours of employment are over a third of the total. In addition, the Better Life Index of the OECD (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development) confirms, at a general level, the trend towards a worrying lack of balance between work and private life. Data that emphasise, given the negative effects of this condition on the psycho-physical health of employees, the need for a change of course.

After all, as we anticipated, adopting a hybrid professional model can offer different benefits, not only to workers, but also to the companies where they are employed.

Let's summarise some of them.

The benefits of the hybrid model

Increased employee satisfaction: Hybrid work gives employees the ability to better balance personal and professional commitments, allowing them to more effectively manage family responsibilities, hobbies and leisure. This translates into more satisfied and motivated professionals, who are more likely to remain loyal to the company in the long term.
Increased productivity: The flexibility of hybrid work allows employees to work during the periods when they are most focussed and inspired. This translates into increased productivity and efficiency, as employees are able to adapt their work schedule to their personal preferences and needs.
Reduction of stress and burnout: Working in a hybrid environment can reduce stress and the risk of burnout in employees, as you have the possibility to avoid commuting and organise time in a more balanced way. A better work-life balance is a key element in maintaining good mental and physical health.
Talent attraction and retention: Companies that offer a hybrid work model are more attractive to talents looking for a flexible and progressive work environment. This policy helps improve the company's reputation, thus attracting the best talent and contributing to their loyalty.
Reducing business costs: Hybrid work can allow companies to reduce operating costs, such as expenses for offices and related services, without compromising productivity. This can translate into an improvement in company profitability.
Environmental sustainability: With less commuting, hybrid work can help reduce transport pollution and the environmental impact of large companies.

Hybrid model and work-life balance: NOD's vision

The balance between private and work life is essential for the well-being of workers and the transition to a hybrid work model can be beneficial for both professionals and large companies. This transition can lead to more satisfied, productive and motivated employees, as well as helping to reduce business costs and attract the best talent. Upholding work-life balance is a fundamental step in building a healthy and prosperous work environment for everyone. All motivations that push NOD to encourage a turning point in the professional world that goes in this direction. Because our vision is based on the implementation of remote work and, consequently, a hybrid model that can highlight all the advantages of an increasingly flexible future.