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8 Creating a Hybrid Workplace There are a couple steps to take when creating your hybrid workplace. We suggest pulling together a team of hybrid champions and considering each model and strategy your hybrid workplace could take. Also, talk to your employees to make sure you are doing what's best for your company as a whole. 1 2 3 Remote-First A remote-first approach means employees are first and foremost connect- ing remotely, using the office as a meeting place for planned or required in-person work only. 3-2 The 3-2 approach means employees are in the office 3 days a week and remote the other 2 days. Or vice versa. Average This approach has your employees averaging a certain number of in-office days over a certain amount of time. For example, you may want your employees to average 3 in-office days over two weeks. Step 1: Champion Team Your first task is to find the right employees to create a Hybrid Champion Team. This team will create, manage, and run your effective, successful Hybrid Workplace. How many members will depend on your company size but consider involving some- one from each department so that implementation can be done quickly and more effectively by department. You may also want to try to find someone who was once a resister, but has had a change of heart and is now a Champion. This group can help convince others of the value of this new workstyle. Step 2: Hybrid Models Next, think about the kind of mix your hybrid workplace will have. How many in-office days should there be? Should it be specific or lenient? Some options may include, Start by taking an employee poll to get input on how many days they want to be in office vs. remote, or what kind of model they think your company should follow. Or, if you have access, use presence and utili- zation data from prior to the pandemic to understand the natural ebbs and flows of your employees' use of the office. Historical data can provide a wealth of insight to how and where your employees work best.

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