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Two-thirds of companies are currently operating under a hybrid model, meaning that workers split their time between remote and office environments. Despite many employers moving to this working model, 40% of workers currently believe that this strategy needs revision, according to new data from Robert Walters. In fact, in its report titled A Guide to Hybrid Working: Obstacles and Solutions, which surveyed over 2,000 UK-based professionals, Robert Walters discovered that 55% believed that their current hybrid arrangement did not go far enough to help bring a work-life balance back to their schedules. Many respondents felt that ‘hastily constructed’ hybrid working arrangements have led to more intense working days, brought on by the requirement to now take part in both in-person and digital meetings (55%). Feelings of exhaustion According to the report, the under-researched and under-tested new hybrid working model has resulted in 54% of the UK workforce feeling overworked and 39% feeling exhausted – likely leading to burnout if left unchecked. And many also claim to still feel ‘in the dark’ about their employer’s future working arrangement plans. 40% stated that they are yet to hear about any roadmap going forward, and a further 28% claimed that what they’ve heard
