Why the Future of Work Is Hybrid Work

As the COVID-19 pandemic wanes, many workers are asking for – or demanding – hybrid work arrangements.

During the pandemic crisis, workers learned they don’t have to work in the office all the time to do their jobs. As the pandemic wanes, they’re asking their bosses about work arrangements going forward – and resisting returning to a daily commute. In a Gartner survey, 85% of respondents said they would look for another job if they had to return to the office five days a week. Instead, workers are asking for hybrid arrangements: a combination of working from home and working in the office.

Around the world, workers are leaving large cities such as New York and London, often moving to smaller, less expensive cities. Many are purchasing a ...