Gen Z, which will make up over a quarter of the workforce by 2025, demands a healthy balance between their professional lives and personal pursuits, so hybrid working models resonate well with them.
The shift towards hybrid work arrangements is a significant trend that allows employees globally to work in more productive and fulfilling ways.
Research anticipates that up to 30-40% of employees will adopt hybrid work models eventually, highlighting the need for supportive initiatives.
Organisations need to align with the expectations of employees and offer flexible work arrangements to attract and retain top talent.
A study conducted by the International Workplace Group finds that 88% of Singapore’s Gen Z workforce favours hybrid working over long commutes to the office daily, which reflects a desire to work flexibly and live and work in a more fulfilling way.
Four in five employees (80%) report improved overall wellbeing due to greater flexibility. Over 70% of employees will only accept job offers or stay with their current employer if they offer some form of flexibility.
Every business leader wants their organisation to thrive, and adapting to the expectations of a new generation is key to achieving this.
By proactively building a culture that embraces hybrid work, leaders can attract and retain top Gen Z talent and foster a productive and engaged environment—ultimately setting the organisation up for greater success.
More governments are advocating for guidelines around flexible working arrangements, and this trend is expected to increase.
Collective mindsets are noticeably shifting, and more organisations can expect to reap the productivity benefits of giving employees more autonomy to work and achieve a work-life balance.