Although remote and hybrid work have been widespread for several years now, debates about the benefits and perils of these more flexible ways of working continue. A key reason is differing perspectives on how to prioritize necessary trade-offs. While much has been much written about the different perspectives of leaders and employees, one dimension that has received relatively little attention is if and how perceptions of hybrid work differ across geographies. In new research, the authors found some important differences leaders of global organizations and teams need to be aware of and act on.
While the WHO has declared the pandemic officially over, one of its enduring effects is the increased prevalence of remote work. Much has been written about what the next normal in organizational life is (or should be), and anyone not living under a rock has seen people arguing passionately about the ideal mix of time spent working in the office vs. elsewhere.
