What is a ‘Shybrid’ Employer?

Remote Leadership
Author: Andy Stofferis
Written by Andy Stofferis

You may not have heard the term ‘shybrid’ before, but with the slow return to office for many companies, you can be certain you’ll be hearing it a lot more. Essentially, it is a term to describe those employers who are hesitant to embrace the home working style adopted by companies during the previous two years which have been dominated by Covid-19.

But is the shybrid model really more efficient than working from home?

Of course, the return to office offers far more in-person opportunities for socializing and networking. Many workers even say that they miss the potential spark of ideas that only happens when you meet someone in the kitchen or at the water cooler.

On the other hand, the previous two years have disproven most arguments for why people can’t work at home. On top of that the employees’ personal life has become much easier to balance, particularly for employees with children.

Read our full article for more arguments for and against the ‘shybrid’ working model as well as the final answer to the question if it has the potential to regain popularity.