Future of Work: Journey to the Hybrid Future

Companies around the world have adopted the work-from-home paradigm over the past year. In DailyFT, BCG’s Chilman Jain and Prateek Roongta write that “companies that wish to emerge stronger in the next normal must begin testing, learning, and adapting to the new reality.” They cite a joint survey from BCG and KRC Research that says more than 40% of managers report increased productivity among their remote workforce. However, Jain and Roongta note that such unexpected shifts in the workplace are likely to create new challenges. They outline five dimensions to consider on the journey to the hybrid future: defining the goal, choosing the right hybrid working models, building agile practices, creating caring remote leaders, and embracing digital solutions.