With the global health concerns gradually coming under control with vaccinations and better treatments, some businesses are ready to reopen and bring employees back to the office. Others are wondering if staying remote is actually better.
For more than a year, many companies have been operating remotely and have discovered that it has quick a few perks as well as drawbacks. Demanding a return to the office could result in the need to hire new workers since many people have gotten used to working from home, or may even have moved away. Staffing liability insurance is just one factor to consider when you decide between continued remote work or going back to the office. However, what if there is a third option that gives you the best of both worlds?
The Hybrid Work Structure
The new hybrid work model consists of employees splitting their time between working remotely and working in the office. You may have a schedule in place that allows for two days of remote work each week. The number of days spent in the office can vary in accordance with your company’s and client’s needs for on-site staff.
What to Consider When Moving to a Hybrid Work Model
Ask yourself if the nature of your business allows for remote work without sacrificing quality. Or, do you require frequent teamwork and collaboration? Does the nature of the work require constant supervision or is work performance the same when done remotely?
If you can communicate with your staff effectively through emails, phone, and video calls, then a hybrid model could work. You will also save money by having less office upkeep and tailoring your staffing liability insurance and other coverage to reflect the changes. Your employees may be happier and therefore more invested in their work. Allowing remote work increases your employees living options and your talent pool.
Consider asking your employees’ opinions on the matter and thinking about how important your company’s work culture and daily interaction is to your success.
How to Determine if Hybrid Is Right for Your Company
The level of client contact that your business has is a big determining factor in whether or not you should go hybrid. If communications can take place remotely then a hybrid model will work. If clients need to visit the office, then you will need to be fully staffed.
Smaller companies can more easily adapt to a hybrid model than those with a large number of employees. If you run a large corporation, the complex structure of the hybrid model may not work for you.
Adopting a hybrid work model allows you to offer your employees more freedom and flexibility while still meeting the needs and standards of your clients. This way of working is new for everyone, so you can adjust your policies over time as you discover what works. You have nothing to lose, so you might want to give this a try and see how your business can benefit.
About World Wide Specialty Programs
For the last 50 years, World Wide Specialty Programs has dedicated itself to providing the optimal products and solutions for the staffing industry. As the only insurance firm to be an ASA commercial liability partner, we are committed to that partnership and committed to using our knowledge of the industry to provide staffing firms with the best possible coverage. For more information about Staffing Professional Liability Insurance or any other coverage, we have available to protect your staffing business, give us a call at (877) 256-0468 to speak with one of our representatives.