Isolation or Distraction? 5 Robust Reasons Why a Hybrid Work Model Is the Answer

Nate Anglin
3 min readMay 1, 2023

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After the pandemic, I used to think remote work was the solution to many of my business challenges — I was wrong.

Working remotely is incredible and comes with many benefits, but as they say, with every action, there’s a reaction, and my team felt it. In our 2023 culture survey conducted by our People Operations team, a reoccurring theme presented itself:

People are longing for more in-person time with fellow team members.

The pandemic forced many businesses to embrace remote work, but it has drawbacks. For example, many remote workers struggle with isolation, lack of motivation, and decreased collaboration. On the other hand, in-person work has its challenges, like life-wasting commutes, silly costs, and unlimited distractions.

So what’s the solution?

I believe the best teams embrace a mix of both remote and in-person work. Here are 5 reasons why:

Increased Productivity: Mixing remote and in-person work allows your team to optimize their work…

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Nate Anglin

Small Biz Investor, CEO, & helping others improve their performance, profit, & potential w/out sacrificing what’s most important. www.nateanglin.com/newsletter