The desire from employees to work flexibly is showing no signs of slowing down, with Gallup reporting 65% of remote-capable workers saying they prefer a hybrid work set-up.
But that’s no surprise, right?
Leading employers already know that flexibility is absolutely essential when it comes to attracting top talent.
What this article is going to help you with is how to level-up (and maintain) your hybrid team’s engagement and happiness using Stribe’s employee engagement toolkit.
Research does suggest that hybrid workers report higher job satisfaction and improved work-life balance, contributing to overall happiness. A study by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) found that 60% of UK workers prefer a blend of remote and office-based work.
Hybrid working can enhance wellbeing by offering flexibility, reducing commute stress, and promoting a better work-life balance. A survey by the Mental Health Foundation revealed that 76% of UK employees believe flexible working would positively impact their mental health.
Maintaining effective communication and collaboration is a significant challenge in hybrid work set-ups. Research by Buffer found that 20% of remote workers struggle with communication and collaboration, emphasising the need for clear communication strategies and project management tools.
Virtual kudos are little bursts of motivation that keep your team smiling.
Think about it – less time in the office means less face-to-face interactions and fewer opportunities for spontaneous high-fives, or pat-on-the-back moments. That’s why investing in an online recognition and shout-outs platform is really important for hybrid teams. It’s about ensuring every team member feels valued and appreciated, even from miles away.
Your hybrid team is facing unique challenges every day – and some of those challenges are slipping under the radar because not everyone is privy to meetings or conversations at the office.
Pulse surveys are your ticket to ensuring every voice is heard. These bite-sized surveys are kind of like a virtual suggestion box, giving hybrid and in-office team members equal access to a platform to share their thoughts, challenges, and ideas in real-time.
Pulse surveys are about giving everyone a seat at the table to provide feedback, and keeping everyone connected and responsive to the evolving needs of your hybrid workforce.
You know what makes employees truly happy? When they’re heard.
Taking onboard employee feedback and creating actions from that feedback is one of the strongest ways to lift engagement and satisfaction at work. Stribe’s ‘You Said, We Did’ feature was built for exactly this.
The tool is special because it allows you to simultaneously share surveys results, while also acknowledging and addressing employee input. By doing so, you showcase a commitment to continuous improvement to employee voice – and this genuine responsiveness to (onsite and offsite) staff concerns is what truly builds a supportive hybrid environment.
While hybrid working has its myriad of benefits, research suggests that hybrid employees can often grapple with feelings of loneliness, challenges in maintaining work-life balance, and the need for a supportive community.
That’s where Stribe’s anonymous messaging feature can step in and help, offering a safe harbour for candid conversations.
Whether it’s sharing concerns about workload, seeking advice on navigating remote work challenges, or simply asking a tricky question, the feature provides a confidential space where employees can express themselves to HR admins and seek support.
Managing employee engagement is tough – it’s essential to stay grounded in what truly matters to your team, and realistically that changes with each and every workplace!
Stribe’s Values feature serves as your compass when it comes to tracking your team’s overarching values overtime, allowing you to measure progress on the bigger-picture principles and goals that define your team’s identity and mission.
Whether that’s inclusivity, work-life balance, innovation, or sustainability, by leveraging the Values feature, you can ensure that your organisation remains aligned with your guiding principles. Ultimately driving purposeful action and creating a culture of shared values and accountability.
