Introduction

While the world keeps on talking about fully remote work and work from home options, hybrid work tends to stay a bit neglected. But that seems to be a thing of the past. Global trends for 2025 seem to be putting hybrid work in the spotlight, where it deserves to be.

Hybrid work serves as a golden mean between working remotely and visiting a physical office. It offers the perfect blend of both and is rapidly transforming the job market.

In this article we’ll talk about what hybrid work means and list its perks in order to help you find out whether this work model is right for you and your career goals.

What is Hybrid Work

Hybrid work is a flexible working model where employees work partly in a designated physical workplace, and partly remotely - from home or from a place of their choice.

Flexible work categories

Let’s take a look at all the flexible work categories - fully flexible and structured hybrid.

Fully flexible companies give their employees the choice over whether to go and work in an office. The’re two subcategories here:

• Fully remote 
• Employee’s choice

Structured hybrid is subdivided into 4 more categories. We have:

• Minimum days - a minimum number of days employees must work from the office.
• Specific days - companies set specific days of the week when employees must go to the office.
• Minimum & Specific days - a combination of the above two models.
• Minimum percentage of time - companies set a minimum percentage of time when workers must be in the office.

It’s not surprising that a hybrid work schedule is preferred among employees. While remote days are great for deep-focus tasks, days in office allow for collaboration, meetings, brainstorming sessions and project kick-offs.

Do employees want hybrid work?

The short answer is yes. 

While flexible work models started as a solution to a global pandemic problem, they have found a way to cement themselves as a preferred work model for over 70% of people. When we break it down, we see that 32% of employees prefer a fully remote work model, 41% would choose a hybrid work setup, and only 27% want to work full-time on-site - thanks to Quantum workplace for the study and the data. And we totally get it - it allows for working on your own and being able to focus, choosing the perfect work place, and still getting social with your colleagues without fear of getting disconnected and lonely.

nPloy’s own study on candidates’ expectations and employers' reality backs up the data above, but you’ll have to wait a bit longer to see the full results. Keep an eye on our social media channels to be the first to know.

Flexibility also contributes to higher productivity and higher retention rates. But does the hybrid work model sound too good to be true? 

Disadvantages of hybrid work

• Communication gaps
  Misalignment can occur when team members split time between home and the office. However, don’t let that pull you back - working in an office doesn’t guarantee seamless communication, and technology presents employees with different software and apps for chatting, meeting, and collaborating on projects.
• Blurred boundaries between personal and professional life
  Work-life balance may suffer when "home" and "work" overlap for at least few days a week. But there’s nothing scary about that - if you set up a proper workstation at home, keep it organized and let people around you know your working hours, you can maintain the balance.

To be fair, these disadvantages do not seem to be too challenging. Especially when we list all of the advantages of hybrid work. 

Advantages of hybrid work

• Flexibility
  You get to choose when and where you work from.
• Increased productivity
  Choosing your preferred environment allows for more inspiration and focus.
• Reduced commute
  You save time and money by working from home for a few days a week. This leads to
• Cost savings
  You spend less on transportation, yes, but also on meals. 
• Improved overall health
  You'll have more time for fitness and self-care.
• More career options
  Access roles without relocating, as employers hire remotely. 
• Job satisfaction
  Finding a job that fits your lifestyle often correlates with greater happiness at work.
• Confidence boost
  Employers who offer flexible work arrangements value autonomy and results over micromanagement. Knowing your company trusts you can do your job independently and from anywhere boosts your confidence.

Disadvantages have no chance.

How to find a hybrid job that matches your skills and expectations

When it comes to finding flexible work opportunities, nPloy is your best ally in the job-seeking game.

nPloy cuts through the chaos, addressing these challenges directly with several key features:

AI-powered job matching

‍By using a smart algorithm, nPloy filters job listings based on your specific criteria, ensuring you see only relevant opportunities. This means less time scrolling through irrelevant ads and more time focusing on positions that matter to you.

The app is free for job seekers

nPloy is free to download and use. Create a profile, prepare your CV and get ready to browse thousands of fully remote job ads.

Exclusive job listings

‍You can browse job ads from some of the global leaders in their respective industries. More and more companies (16% as of now) are now operating fully remotely, allowing the best candidates from all over the world to showcase their unique skills and grant them the much needed flexibility. 

So why not give it a try?

Conclusion

Professionals no longer see flexibility as an additional benefit, but more like a right of professional work. With hybrid work combining flexibility with structure, it offers the chance to design a career that fits your life like a glove. And what’s not to like about that?

‍FAQs

Is hybrid the same as remote?

‍Hybrid work is not the same as remote work, as it requires the employee to visit the physical office for some days per week or month, depending on the arrangement with the employer.

What qualifies as hybrid work?

‍Hybrid work is a flexible working model where employees work partly in a designated physical workplace, and partly remotely - from home or from a place of their choice.

What does a hybrid schedule mean?

‍A hybrid work schedule lets employees work from home (or a place of their choice) on some days and from the office on others.

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