Authors: Mr Ashok Kumar K, Ms. Sheikh Nida Afreen A
Abstract: The extensive adoption of hybrid working models has had a profound impact on organizational architecture and the employer-employee relationship, creating both opportunities and obstacles in workforce management. In this paper, the influence of different levels of hybrid work intensity on employee engagement, retention, and productivity is assessed using a mixed methods approach involving experimental studies, survey data, and a case study. Results of a randomized field experiment conducted on 148 professionals reveal that medium-intensity hybrid work – about two days at the office per week – results in higher job satisfaction, better work-life balance, and preserved or improved productivity. At the same time, rigid policies of return to the office have been shown to result in lower engagement and higher turnover, and fully remote working environments tend to lack innovation. The results confirm that hybrid design, transformational leadership, and deliberate flexibility act as important mediating factors necessary for obtaining optimal results.
DOI: http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21697184
