Remember the early days of the pandemic, when working from home felt like a temporary fix? I certainly do. There I was, sitting at the kitchen table with a laptop, trying to grasp how VPN works and this new situation I found myself in. “Remote work? No thanks!” I thought. Letting work invade my home space felt… wrong. Fast forward a few years, and here I am, fully convinced that hybrid work isn’t just a necessity – it’s a revolution. And it’s here to stay.
Here’s why.
No more hours wasted in traffic or on crowded trains. Skipping the daily commute is like finding extra hours in your day – for that morning coffee, a quick walk with the dog, or even a workout. For businesses, it means less reliance on massive office spaces that cost a fortune and often end up half-empty. Who needs a cubical with an overused office chair, and bad coffee when you can be just as productive or more in the comfort of your home.
When employees can balance their work and personal lives, happiness and productivity skyrocket. A well-rested team member who feels supported and heard will deliver better service, make smarter decisions, and ultimately perform better. It’s a simple equation: happy employees = better results.
My personal experience:
In my early months of hybrid work, I learned it’s all about routine. I kept my morning rituals intact: wake up, get dressed (yes, real clothes – pajamas don’t count), eat breakfast, and then start the workday. This structure made it easier to “log off” when the day was done. Dstny’s solutions helps establish boundaries, we talk a lot about availability and one might think it’s about being reachable 24/7 but it’s not, it’s about managing your time.
Hybrid work isn’t just a trend – it’s the future. Major companies are investing in tools that support employees working from anywhere, anytime. It’s not just about enabling work but also preserving those valuable social connections with colleagues.
AI will most likely accelerate this evolution of work and being in the forefront will give businesses pole position for attracting new talents and providing top tier service to customers.
How Dstny helps:
Our services create a virtual office where teams can collaborate, communicate, and even enjoy those all-important “water cooler chats” – digitally, of course. Hybrid work doesn’t mean isolation; it means flexibility. And with the right tools, it’s almost better than being in the office. Well, except for the fact that no one else refills the coffee at home, and I admit when I work from home I miss having a burger for lunch with my team.
Hybrid work is here to stay
Hybrid work isn’t just a way of working – it’s a way of life. It’s about finding balance, and using tools that let you work smarter. With solutions like Dstny’s, you can work from anywhere without losing touch with colleagues, customers, or your productivity.
So next time someone tells you hybrid work doesn’t work, give them a virtual high five and explain why it does. And if they need help figuring it out? Well, you know we at Dstny have the tools for the future of work, get in touch if you want to learn more about the future of work here.
Let’s make hybrid work – work!