Blog: Productive or mentally exhausting? A balanced approach to hybrid working Written by Dave Waller Wednesday 01 May 2024 Share Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email Some major organisations are mandating that employees return to the office, but Anita Ibrahim-Goddard believes hybrid working is here to stay When Covid-19 struck back in early 2020, it fundamentally changed the nature of work. Amid a global crisis, old notions of “that’s just how we do things” didn’t hold up to scrutiny. But while the adoption of remote and hybrid working suddenly became the norm during the pandemic, the likes of Google, Disney and Amazon seem to be shifting back to old ways, insisting that employees return to set hours on premises. Want to know more? CMI ran a project where hybrid working training workshops were delivered by Timewise to a small community of managers, and we evaluated the impact. Here's what we found For Anita Ibrahim-Goddard, they’re making a mistake. That horse has already bolted. “Mandating employees to return to the office is a waste of time,” says Anita, who is Head of Partnerships and Social Mobility at global tech ed provider QA, a company that fully embraced hybrid work when Covid struck. “We’re in a different era now.” Read more: why employees who feel trusted will craft their own hybrid approach Login or register below for Free Instant Access Login If you are already registered as a CMI Friend, Subscriber or Member, just login to view this article. Confirm your registration Login below to confirm your details and access this article. Sign in with email Email remember me remember Forget? Please confirm that you want to switch off the "Sign in with email" remember me feature. Yes No Register for Free Access Not yet a Member, Subscriber or Friend? Register as a CMI Friend for free, and get access to this and many other exclusive resources, as well as weekly updates straight to your inbox. You have successfully registered As a CMI Friend, you now have access to whole range of CMI Friendship benefits. Please login to the left to confirm your registration and access the article. Blog This is a space for people to stay up-to-date with all the latest knowledge, opinions and commentary on management and leadership topics from some industry leaders. Members See More CMI Members have access to thousands of online learning and CPD resources. Learn more about our membership benefits Join The Community CMI offers a variety of flexible membership solutions, tailored to your needs. Find out more and get involved in the CMI community today.
