{"id":49150,"date":"2021-09-09T08:56:27","date_gmt":"2021-09-09T15:56:27","guid":{"rendered":"\/us\/en\/blog\/?p=49150"},"modified":"2026-02-02T15:50:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T23:50:59","slug":"hybrid-work-model","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/us\/en\/blog\/hybrid-work-model\/","title":{"rendered":"A hybrid work model for small businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re looking into a hybrid work model for your small business, you aren&#8217;t alone.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Organizations across industries are increasingly adopting hybrid work models as a core part of their business strategy. Employee mental health and wellness are key drivers for this strategic decision, followed by employee productivity. Employees are also strongly attracted to a hybrid work model, with many professionals indicating they\u2019d look for another job if their current employer doesn\u2019t offer this mode of working. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Today, we&#8217;ll cover everything you need to know about creating a hybrid work model for your business:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#one\">What is a hybrid work model?\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two\">The benefits of a hybrid workplace\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#three\">Different types of hybrid work models<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#four\">6 tips to implement a successful hybrid work model<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>\ud83e\udd14 Is your business fully prepared for hybrid work? Set up for success with our <em>State of Hybrid Work<\/em> report.<\/p>\n<div class=\"download-form-widget standart-download-form\" data-url=\"https:\/\/netstorage.ringcentral.com\/report\/2021_state_of_hybrid_work.pdf\" data-id=\"6a0966c3c601d\" id=\"6a0966c3c601d\">\n\t\t<button tabindex=\"on\"  on=\"tap:6a0966c3c601d.toggleClass(class='open')\" class=\"open-modal-download-action download-form-button\" type=\"submit\"> Get the Hybrid Work report<\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"download-form-modal\">\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-body\">\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-content\">\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-title\"> Get this free report to learn how to navigate hybrid work.<\/div>\n<form class=\"download-form SMB\" method=\"post\">\n<div class=\"download-form-part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"download-form-input\" aria-label=\"Full Name\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" type=\"text\" name=\"fullname\" placeholder=\"Full Name\" data-dl-events-hover=\"true\" data-dl-element=\"text\" data-dl-additional-info=\"download form\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"download-form-part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"download-form-input\" aria-label=\"Email (please enter a work email address)\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" type=\"email\" autocomplete=\"on\" name=\"email\" placeholder=\"Email (please enter a work email address)\" data-dl-events-hover=\"true\" data-dl-element=\"email\" data-dl-additional-info=\"download form\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"popup_form\" value=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"Lead_Entry_Source__c\" value=\"RC Blog\" class=\"download-form-input\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"download-form-part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"download-form-submit\" type=\"submit\" data-dl-element=\"button\" data-no-auto-dl=\"true\" data-dl-additional-info=\"download form\" data-dl-name=\"Get it now\">Get it now<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<button on=\"tap:6a0966c3c601d.toggleClass(class='open')\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"  class=\"download-form-modal-close\"><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-thank\">Enjoy! <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"h2 heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a id=\"one\"><\/a><a id=\"what\"><\/a>What is a hybrid work model?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Organizations are increasingly exploring the benefits of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/hybrid-work-small-business\/\">hybrid work<\/a> model. They are considering their options on how they can combine remote employees with office employees, working from more traditional workplaces. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">So, what exactly is a hybrid work model?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Put simply, a hybrid work model is one that incorporates a mixture of in-office and remote working within an employee\u2019s schedule. In some models, office workers have the ability to choose when they will work from home and when they will work from the office. In other models this is dictated for them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In fact, there\u2019s no one clear definition of a <\/span>hybrid model<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2014they can come in many shapes and forms. Each company needs to decide on the alternative that best suits their needs and the needs of their employees.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading h2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a id=\"two\"><\/a><a id=\"benefits\"><\/a>The benefits of a hybrid workplace<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are many benefits of moving to a hybrid workplace including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> A boost in employee morale<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Saving on real estate expenses <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The ability to <a href=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/hire-remote-employees\/\">recruit and hire remotely<\/a> for a wider talent pool<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are, of course, potential pitfalls when it comes to implementing a hybrid work model, too, so it\u2019s important to make sure you have the right <\/span>technology and support <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">in place.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ringcentral.valuestoryapp.com\/hybrid-personality\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-49580\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/card_1.png\" alt=\"Hybrid work personality quiz\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1072\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading h2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a id=\"three\"><\/a><a id=\"different\"><\/a>Different hybrid work models<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It&#8217;s not always easy to know what kind of hybrid work will be best for your team. To help you decide, we\u2019ve outlined some examples, along with tools that will ensure your transition to hybrid working runs smoothly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Remote-first<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In a remote-first hybrid model, while office spaces will still be available to employees, most people will be able to <\/span><a href=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/the-pros-and-cons-of-working-remotely\/\">work remotely<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. There have to be some exceptions to this rule because some workers will need to have a physical presence in order to fulfill their duties, such as maintenance staff, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While remote-first will look different for different companies, the chief principle is that the business acts like a fully remote company.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This model offers companies benefits in terms of drastically expanding their hiring pool while reducing costs\u2014in terms of office rental, commuting, and costly on-site office hardware. That\u2019s because remote employees will likely be using remote, cloud-based technology. Cloud computing makes it easier to collaborate with colleagues and clients no matter where they\u2019re based.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">RingCentral, for example, offers a <\/span><a href=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/what-is-cloud-communications\/\">cloud communications system<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. This enables companies to add multiple locations and manage their remote workforce as well as mobile and contract workers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Employees can make and take calls using the main <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/business-phone-numbers.html\">business number<\/a> or their direct line on desk phones, personal smartphones, home telephones, or even hotel phones (using RingCentral\u2019s RingOut feature).\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Companies adopting a remote-first mentality can also organize annual retreats or work get-togethers to ensure teams stay connected.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"heading h4\"><strong>Tools to support you in a remote-first environment<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Cloud communications platforms offer a host of useful tools to help companies go remote-first and ensure that remote teams can stay organized and productive when they\u2019re not sharing a physical space.<\/p>\n<p>From video conferencing and team messaging to a robust phone system, RingCentral\u2019s user-friendly interface helps boost teamwork and lets teams stay connected in real time, regardless of where they\u2019re situated in the world and across all time zones. Plus, everything lives inside the same easy-to-use app, so no conversations ever fall through the cracks.<\/p>\n<p><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation\" title=\"RingCentral | Meet your anywhere workspace\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/U_mx0j6-KRs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen sandbox=\"allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Office-encouraged<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In this work arrangement, employees can work remotely, but they\u2019re encouraged to come to the office at least a few times a week. They can often choose how they want their workday to look\u2014such as when they want to work remotely and when they want to spend time in the office with their teammates. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This enables both face-to-face and remote collaboration between coworkers. This model is a happy medium for employers when it comes to maintaining face-to-face time and <\/span>workforce camaraderie<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, while offering the flexibility employees crave.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Microsoft, for example, allows employees to work from home at least 50% of the time, but workers can increase their remote schedule with their manager\u2019s approval. Microsoft also said they\u2019d switched from focusing on their office-based staff to staff working remotely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While this approach is a good option for many staff, it may not have the <\/span>flexibility<span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> required by top talent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Office-first with remote options<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Remote working is not a new concept, as some companies have long allowed certain members of staff to work from home. This model dictates that the majority of staff will work in the office full-time with a minority working from another location. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some companies prefer this model because they believe that when staff are co-located they\u2019re better at <\/span><a href=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/human-connections-build-a-powerhouse-culture\/\">developing human connections<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> with others, and feel a better sense of belonging. If you\u2019re thinking of implementing an office-first model there are some things to consider:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading h2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a id=\"four\"><\/a><a id=\"tips\"><\/a>6 tips to implement a successful hybrid work model<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">All of these hybrid work models have their pros and cons. It\u2019s essential that you have policies and processes in place to fit your specific hybrid environment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here are some ways to ensure your hybrid work model delivers for you, no matter which one you choose:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1. Create clear expectations<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Setting clear expectations around hybrid working so that everyone is on the same page is a prerequisite. It\u2019s also important to review your hybrid working policies on a regular basis. When developing your hybrid work strategy, consider the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Whether some meetings are better in person or by video.<\/strong> Some meetings are simply better held physically in meeting rooms. Whether it\u2019s a client meeting, a big sales initiative rollout, a rebrand of a product, or any other important event. Hosting an in-person meeting is a powerful way to illustrate the importance of the meeting.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Projects requiring face-to-face collaboration<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>. <\/strong>With RingCentral video meetings, it\u2019s possible to screen share and add notes \u201cin the moment,\u201d making these meetups as near to a physical meeting as possible. Having said that, there are occasions when working together in a physical space is preferable in order to create connections between team members.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Conducting interviews.<\/strong>\u00a0Remote screening tools are now used regularly as part of the recruitment process, and it\u2019s a useful way to interview lots of people\u2014as well as saving time. However, when recruiting for a hybrid team member, a face-to-face interview can give you a more in-depth understanding of their personality and how they might fit within the business.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"rc-bottom-cta rc-bottom-cta__landscape\" style=\"background-image: url(\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/ringcentral\/assets\/images\/temp\/rc-bottom-cta-bg.png);\">\n<div class=\"bottom-cta-img\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"700\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/payer-members.jpeg\" class=\"responsive-image\" alt=\"Expand your ...\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"bottom-cta-copy\">\n<div class=\"rc-bottom-cta__text\" style=\"\">\n<h3\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"rc-bottom-cta__title headline-copy\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>Expand your talent pool with remote recruitment and hiring &#8211; learn how!<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"rc-bottom-cta__btn-wrapper\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg rc-bottom-cta__link\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Read the blog\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/hire-remote-employees\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-dl-name=\"Read the blog\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-dl-element=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-dl-additional-info=\"bottom cta banner\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-no-auto-dl=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tonmouseover=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tonmouseout=\"this.style.backgroundColor='';this.style.borderColor='';this.style.color='';\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>Read the blog<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whatever your work policy, make sure to ensure there\u2019s transparency across the board and give everyone the opportunity to ask questions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2. Invest in remote technology <em>now<\/em>, not later<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Investing in the <\/span>right <a href=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/remote-working-tools\/\">remote working tools<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> plays an important part in whether your hybrid work model will work successfully or not. Especially when it comes to collaboration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">RingCentral has an entire suite of tools aimed to boost collaboration both in the office and when working remotely. With the right tools you can <\/span><a href=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/virtual-meetings\/\">host virtual meetings<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> both internally and with customers, which are always effective and efficient.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Besides the option to host <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/video-call.html\">video calls<\/a>, RingCentral also offers remote technology for sharing files and screens, as well as assigning tasks. Instead of having to switch from system to system, everything can be completed from one place:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-43589\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/file-sharing-in-the-ringcentral-app.gif\" alt=\"file sharing in the ringcentral app\" width=\"800\" height=\"633\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h2 h3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3. Help your hybrid team feel connected<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It&#8217;s important to ensure that remote workers are not \u201csiloed\u201d, and that they don\u2019t miss out on important decisions or find it difficult to access advice and help.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To help ensure remote workers feel they\u2019re part of the equation, an investment into a robust form of video conferencing software is recommended.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">RingCentral delivers <\/span><a href=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/hd-video-conferencing-now-included-in-every-ringcentral-office-plan\/\">HD video meetings<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> that make everyone feel like they\u2019re in the same conference rooms, whether they\u2019re in the office or working remotely. It\u2019s also possible to keep the conversation going after the meeting with built-in team messaging. With RingCentral it\u2019s also possible to connect your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/apps\/\">favorite apps<\/a><b>,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> such as Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 or Microsoft Teams, and start meetings from them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4. Ensure all team members are focused<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Staff on work-from-home days in an office-centric hybrid might see their out-of-office days as time to focus more on personal projects rather than collaboration with others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This differs from a remote-first hybrid model, where teams may only be in the office one to two days per week. They need to think \u201c<\/span><a href=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/hybrid-collaboration\/\">hybrid collaboration<\/a> first<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201d, both in and out of the office.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">So, if you\u2019re thinking of moving to this hybrid model, consider whether your teams can get by with treating remote days in this way. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">5. Offer office-first staff more flexibility<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When implementing an office-first work environment, it\u2019s important not to be too rigid about the hours worked. Some people work better early in the morning, others later in the day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Offering workers the flexibility to set their own hours could help mitigate the frustration they may be experiencing with strict on-site mandates. Allowing staff to get involved in the decision-making process and set their own schedules could also help to prevent burnout and create a better work-life balance. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">6. Review office perks<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Remote work frees up a significant amount of budget, so this could be a good time to review how you\u2019re planning to <\/span><a href=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/employee-retention-strategies\/\">reward employees<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Look at different delivery services for special occasions, discounted gym memberships and childcare, and commuter and lunch stipends.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rewarding employees working on a hybrid basis is a great way to keep them more engaged and motivated, as well as to boost retention rates. Staff <\/span>working from home<span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> can be rewarded as well as made more productive with home office reimbursements. Home office setups are often less than fit for purpose and can lead to any number of health issues for employees.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"rc-bottom-cta rc-bottom-cta__landscape\" style=\"background-color:#FF8800;flex-direction: row-reverse;\">\n<div class=\"bottom-cta-img\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1072\" height=\"715\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Banner1.jpg\" class=\"responsive-image\" alt=\"7 employee ...\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"bottom-cta-copy\">\n<div class=\"rc-bottom-cta__text\" style=\"color:ffffff;\">\n<h3\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"rc-bottom-cta__title headline-copy\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>7 employee retention strategies that won&#8217;t break the bank <\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"rc-bottom-cta__btn-wrapper\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg rc-bottom-cta__link\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Read the blog\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/employee-retention-strategies\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-dl-name=\"Read the blog\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-dl-element=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-dl-additional-info=\"bottom cta banner\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-no-auto-dl=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tonmouseover=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tonmouseout=\"this.style.backgroundColor='';this.style.borderColor='';this.style.color='';\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>Read the blog<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Giving hybrid workers the funds to buy ergonomic chairs, for example, will prevent them from injury and boost job satisfaction levels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When you\u2019re reviewing your office perks, ask staff what they want. Carry out surveys to stop the guesswork. Even asking them their opinions is a form of recognition. It\u2019s also important to remember that remote working is not, in itself, a reward. Workplace flexibility isn\u2019t a perk, it\u2019s now an expectation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading h2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which hybrid work model will you choose?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The three models we\u2019ve outlined in this article each come with their own distinct implications. Whichever model (or mixture of models) you find most suitable, you need to consider not only the setup of a hybrid work environment, but how it affects your company culture, leadership, and compensation levels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There\u2019s no time to waste when it comes to thinking about your new hybrid work model\u2014the sooner you embrace these changes, the sooner everyone can start adapting. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Creating a hybrid work model has never been easier with the help of RingCentral\u2019s <\/span>hybrid work solutions<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re looking into a hybrid work model for your small business, you aren&#8217;t alone. Organizations across industries are increasingly adopting hybrid work models as a core part of their business strategy. 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