Beyond the technical - trust is an essential aspect of hybrid work
by Ilya Gutlin, Senior VP, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise APAC Source: Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise. Gutlin. It looks like hybrid work models are here to stay even as more of the workforce return to office these few months with better control of the COVID-19 situation and loosening of restrictions. According to a 2022 survey by PwC, 73% of Singapore employees indicate a high preference for hybrid work over the next 12 months . An IDC study also reported that over 70% of workers in Asia Pacific saw higher or similar productivity during flexi-work compared to pre-pandemic times. For employers making long term plans of operating with a hybrid workforce, enterprise-grade equipment and work devices, a fast and stable Internet connection, and advanced software are all necessary. Nonetheless, equally essential is a trust between management and employees to make this work. The new workspace When the Singapore government implemented the circuit breaker - or the local version of city lockdown - i...