Digital HQs are fundamental to making hybrid work a success, according to new research by Slack.

A staggering 74 percent of respondents voted so.

The research also found that the majority (73%) believe hybrid work is here to stay and 53 percent think businesses should operate on a digital-first approach. 

 

Flexible working

Spending more time at home is a must for most with over three in five (66%) likely to start looking for a new job if hybrid or remote working is not offered. 

This is no surprise with 70 percent believing that hybrid work has helped them with the cost of living crisis, with less being spent on transport and lunches. 

However, it’s not just location flexibility, but time too, with almost nine in ten (86%) noting they would prefer to work more hours in fewer days – mirroring the growing popularity of the four-day working week in the UK. 

 

Technology makes hybrid work a success 

To create a strong hybrid work environment the research found that technology plays a defining role. 

In fact, 84 percent claimed technology is enabling hybrid work, and has provided them with more location and time flexibility. 

As such, the importance of a digital HQ (headquarters) which connects teams, tools, customers and partners all on one platform, has been established. 

Almost three quarters (74%) said a digital HQ is fundamental to making hybrid work a success, while 73 percent agreed that digital HQs could give businesses a competitive advantage. 

Chris Mills, Head of Customer Success, EMEA, at Slack, commented: “The way we work has changed, and we are never going back. That’s why all businesses should be introducing and prioritising a digital HQ.”

 

 

 

 

Amelia Brand
Amelia Brand

Amelia Brand is the Editor for HRreview, and host of the HR in Review podcast series. With a Master’s degree in Legal and Political Theory, her particular interests within HR include employment law, DE&I, and wellbeing within the workplace. Prior to working with HRreview, Amelia was Sub-Editor of a magazine, and Editor of the Environmental Justice Project at University College London, writing and overseeing articles into UCL’s weekly newsletter. Her previous academic work has focused on philosophy, politics and law, with a special focus on how artificial intelligence will feature in the future.