{"id":17358,"date":"2024-10-09T09:40:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-09T07:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.savecall.de\/making-hybrid-working-a-success\/"},"modified":"2026-08-05T10:58:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T08:58:23","slug":"making-hybrid-working-a-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.savecall.de\/en\/making-hybrid-working-a-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Making hybrid working a success"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Making hybrid working a success<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Making hybrid working a success: Strategy, culture and technology are key<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Why planning, corporate culture and technology are crucial<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A guide from SAVECALL Consulting<\/a>, written by Frank Frommknecht<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
Many companies face the challenge of implementing hybrid working<\/a> effectively. Different expectations, a lack of coordination and technical hurdles often lead to a loss of productivity and cultural tensions. However, with the right strategy, hybrid working can become a competitive advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Auf den Punkt gebracht:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Lack of cultural adaptation to flexible working methods<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Inaccurate role allocation and untrained leadership<\/li>\n\n\n\n
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Lack of integration of office and remote working processes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Die L\u00f6sung:<\/strong> Successful companies treat hybrid working as a strategic opportunity rather than a stopgap. With clear culture, trained leadership and the right technology, from Zero Trust security<\/a> to collaboration, flexibility becomes a competitive advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Worum es in diesem Beitrag geht:<\/strong> How can companies make strategic use of hybrid working, as a driver of innovation rather than a stumbling block? This article looks at what matters most in strategy, culture and technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Why hybrid working is more complex than it looks<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Flexible working is no longer a temporary solution<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Redesigning the workplace<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Seize an exciting opportunity<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Why hybrid working is more complex than it looks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Splitting working time between the office and home is becoming increasingly popular worldwide. However, the practical implementation is more complex than expected. It requires not only a profound cultural change and careful planning, but also a rethinking of both the digital and the physical workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In December 2022, the UK government published a consultation on the introduction of flexible working models. This stipulates that the right to request flexible working hours should apply from the first day of work. The EU directive on improving work-life balance, which is intended to enable more flexible working conditions for employees, came into force in 2019 and had to be transposed into national law by the member states by August 2022. According to a McKinsey study, 58% of Americans have the opportunity to work from home at least one day a week and 87% of them take advantage of this opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The world of work is undergoing a profound transformation that poses significant challenges for companies. According to Gartner analyses, the three biggest obstacles to developing a hybrid working strategy are adapting the corporate culture to flexible working methods, training management in the management of hybrid teams and the further development of managers in order to successfully implement the modern workplace approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition, the workplace must be designed in such a way that both working in the office and from home functions smoothly. A continuous adaptation process is necessary, as technologies and working methods are constantly evolving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Flexible working is no longer a temporary solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Successful companies see hybrid working as a valuable opportunity rather than a disruption. They recognize new impetus in this way of working to foster a culture of togetherness and develop appropriate leadership skills. A key component is working closely with employees to help them recognize their own value and supporting teams to identify meaningful moments in face-to-face meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Flexible working models offer a better work-life balance, increase employee satisfaction and motivation, open up access to a wider talent pool and potentially enable cost savings on office space. However, companies need to invest significant time and resources in well thought-out strategies and clear policies to maximize the benefits of hybrid working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Getting it wrong can lead to a loss of staff, productivity and profit. Without an understanding of workforce development and the gaps that exist and the tools that may be missing, companies will lose their competitiveness in an increasingly challenging economic climate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Redesigning the workplace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Although productivity remains a key concern for organizations adopting hybrid working, there are other important issues. These include establishing parity between office and remote working, enabling collaboration, providing a seamless user experience and maintaining workplace culture. There are also country-specific differences to overcome. In Japan, for example, the central office is seen as the place where work gets done. Small living spaces, as in Hong Kong, can also complicate the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For this reason, companies need to get the right training and development for hybrid working practices as well as the latest technologies that fit both the processes and the people. This also includes defining and clarifying the roles and responsibilities of hybrid workers. This would allow them to coordinate their office hours. A Microsoft survey found that 50% of respondents in China, for example, organized their days at the office to make time for face-to-face meetings with colleagues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hybrid working is not just for knowledge workers. Gartner believes it’s time to create appropriate flexibility for manufacturing and healthcare workers. According to the Frontline Worker Experience Reinvented survey, 58% of organizations that employ remote workers have invested in improving the employee experience in the last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every organization is unique when it comes to flexible working. According to Microsoft, every organization needs a people-centric strategy that incorporates policies, physical space and technology. Companies need to answer questions such as: Who needs to come into the office, when and why? How can employees collaborate effectively? The office space must form a stable bridge between the physical and digital worlds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Seize an exciting opportunity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There is one word that is essential to creating a successful hybrid workplace and that is strategy. Think virtual first and ensure that employees are involved in the process as they will be using the tools. In addition, organizations should not be afraid to adapt technologies and policies on the road to the digital workplace to achieve the best business and user outcomes. Nothing is immutable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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How SAVECALL Supports You<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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SAVECALL helps companies shape the hybrid workplace: from cloud phone systems to Microsoft Teams telephony to the right UCaaS platform<\/a>. As a carrier-neutral trusted advisor, we make sure technology, licensing model and network sovereignty<\/a> fit the working strategy you choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Getting the digital workplace right also prevents vendor sprawl from slowing down agility<\/a>. I look forward to your questions, feel free to reach out via the consultation form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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McKinsey: Americans Are Embracing Flexible Work, and They Want More of It<\/a> (American Opportunity Survey, 2022).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Gartner: Evolve Culture and Leadership for a Hybrid World<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Microsoft WorkLab: What We Can Learn from China\u2019s Early Shift to Hybrid Work<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hybrid Working<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What is hybrid working?<\/strong>
Hybrid working describes a model in which employees flexibly split their working time between the office and home or other locations. Unlike fully remote work, it combines the benefits of in-person collaboration in the office with the flexibility of location-independent work. What matters most is not the split of days, but a well-thought-out strategy across culture, leadership and technology that supports both ways of working equally.<\/p> <\/div>
What obstacles prevent companies from successfully implementing hybrid working?<\/strong>
According to Gartner analyses, the three biggest obstacles are the lack of adaptation of corporate culture to flexible working methods, insufficiently trained management for leading hybrid teams, and the lack of further development of managers for the modern workplace. Companies also often struggle with an insufficient technological basis for collaboration and a lack of integration between office and remote working processes.<\/p> <\/div>
How do companies benefit from flexible working models?<\/strong>
Flexible working models improve work-life balance, increase employee satisfaction and motivation, and open access to a wider talent pool. According to a McKinsey study, 58 percent of Americans have the opportunity to work from home at least one day a week, and 87 percent actively take advantage of this option. Implemented correctly, companies can also reduce office space costs without weakening collaboration.<\/p> <\/div>
How do hybrid working requirements differ by country or industry?<\/strong>
There are clear country-specific and industry-specific differences. In Japan, the central office is traditionally seen more strongly as the place where work happens, while small living spaces, such as in Hong Kong, make working from home more difficult. Hybrid working is also not limited to knowledge workers: Gartner sees a need to create appropriate flexibility for employees in manufacturing and healthcare as well.<\/p> <\/div>
What role does technology play in hybrid working?<\/strong>
Technology is the foundation on which culture and leadership can actually take effect. Companies need a unified platform for telephony, collaboration and IT services, such as cloud phone systems, Microsoft Teams and UCaaS solutions, so that office and remote work mesh seamlessly. SAVECALL compares vendor-neutrally which combination of connectivity and collaboration tools fits each company’s working strategy.<\/p> <\/div>
How should companies develop a hybrid working strategy?<\/strong>
According to Microsoft, the starting point is a people-centric strategy that considers policies, physical space and technology together, rather than expecting employees to adapt to existing processes. Companies should clarify who needs to come into the office, when and why, how collaboration works across locations, and then continuously adjust the strategy, since technologies and working methods keep evolving.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n
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