{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"IIP144 Distributed Work Models: When The Office Is An Option, Not A Mandate","description":"In the span of a few short years, our understanding of how, when, and where work happens has shifted in ways that once seemed impossible. During this time, people were able to experiment with their personal work styles and preferences \u2014 what allows them to be more productive and efficient \u2014 and found that they could be just as effective outside of the office. But what if physical office spaces transformed into creative and collaborative hubs instead of just mandatory checkpoints for your teams?  On this episode of Inclusion in Progress, we\u2019re diving into one of the 12 distributed work models we\u2019ve identified while working with remote and hybrid teams.  This episode breaks down the Hybrid with Optional In-Office Time \u2014 which empowers employees to choose their preferred work setting. We cover: How to balance investing in both employee autonomy and innovative physical spaces  What to consider before choosing the Hybrid with Optional In-Office Time Model for your teams The challenges of implementing this distributed work model and how to solve them We\u2019ll be breaking down the rest of all of these work models on future episodes, so subscribe to the podcast to make sure you don\u2019t miss out! And if you\u2019re a People or HR leader who wants a more detailed breakdown of the 12 distributed work models (and an easy framework to decide which works best for your organization)... Download a copy of our Distributed Work Series Playbook today!   TIMESTAMPS: [02:44] How this model encourages autonomy through innovation. [04:15] What are some of the key principles to applying the hybrid with optional in-office approach in your workplace? [05:12] What are some of the most common challenges for this Distributed Work Model? [06:49] How to know if the Hybrid with Optional In-Office Time Model  is best fit for your organization?   LINKS: info@inclusioninprogress.com www.inclusioninprogress.com\/podcast www.linkedin.com\/company\/inclusion-in-progress  Download our Distributed Work Models Playbook to learn how to find the distributed work model that enables your teams to perform at their best. Want us to partner with you on finding your best-fit hybrid work strategy? Get in touch to learn how we can tailor our services to your company\u2019s DEI and remote work initiatives. Subscribe to the Inclusion in Progress Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to get notified when new episodes come out! Learn how to leave a review for the podcast. ","author_name":"Inclusion in Progress","author_url":"https:\/\/inclusioninprogress.com","html":"