Employees with the ability to work remotely who work in a hybrid regime and those who work on site have similar levels of work-life balance and burnout. This is the main conclusion of Gallup’s recent survey.

According to the latest data, many organizations have opted for hybrid work and 93% of workers with teleworking capabilities say they prefer at least some remote work per week.

One of the most cited advantages of hybrid work is improved work-life balance. However, hybrid and on-site workers give similar answers when asked if they can maintain a work-life balance. They are also just as likely to say that they suffer from chronic burnout.

Hybrid work continues to have advantages

The report reveals hybrid workers are more committed (37%) than their on-site colleagues (30%). However, hybrid work is not an “easy button” for employee well-being.

“The relationship between remote work and wellbeing is not always straightforward,” highlighted the researcher and analyst Andy Kemp. “Life’s responsibilities do not disappear when an employee moves to a more remote work arrangement. While increased workplace flexibility provides a small boost in healthy work-life balance for exclusively remote workers, human-centric business practices consistently drive meaningful improvements in the employee experience across work locations.”

According to the author, Gallup and Workhuman found that all leaders and managers can support their employees’ wellbeing by setting clear expectations, working collaboratively to set goals, and providing strategic recognition.

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Source: Gallup