Recent studies reveal growing dissatisfaction among employees towards hybrid work policies.
- A significant 20% of workers consider quitting due to dissatisfaction with current hybrid work setups.
- UK companies find it challenging to balance productivity and employee adaptability in hybrid environments.
- Many organisations lack the necessary digital tools and training to support effective hybrid work.
- A substantial portion of employees feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of productivity applications.
Recent data reveal that a notable 20% of employees are contemplating leaving their jobs because of dissatisfaction with hybrid work policies. According to Lucid Software’s Hybrid Workplace Whiplash survey, the failure to implement suitable digital tools has left many employees feeling overwhelmed and frustrated. UK organisations report difficulties in balancing productivity while adapting to hybrid work models.
Despite the attempt to shift towards hybrid work over the past four years, issues persist. 54% of organisations struggle with balancing employee productivity and 47% face resistance to change. This resistance stems partly from the inadequate provision of digital collaboration tools and insufficient training for employees.
Only 38% of UK businesses have embraced digital collaboration tools, and a mere 29% offer training programmes. As a result, one in five employees is considering resigning due to dissatisfaction with the support provided under current hybrid policies.
The survey highlights that 27% of employees find brainstorming and kickoff sessions ineffective, and 37% are unclear about task ownership within teams. More than 40% of employees report that some projects do not meet their objectives due to these inefficiencies.
There is a consensus on the importance of visual collaboration tools, with 71% of employees deeming them critical. However, only 27% have access to a visualisation tool, and just 30% can use whiteboarding applications. This gap severely affects the ability to operate efficiently in hybrid teams.
Furthermore, the pressure on workers is exacerbated as only 29% have access to hybrid collaboration training. Many employees, including 26% of UK knowledge workers, report feeling extremely or very overwhelmed by the myriad of productivity applications required for their jobs.
Jarom Chung, VP of Product Management at Lucid Software, commented on these findings, stating, “Despite practising hybrid work for years, leaders continue to fall short in equipping employees with the essential tools and processes required for success. Effective visual collaboration is a necessity in hybrid work, enabling streamlined information sharing and maximising productivity.”
The survey indicates a critical need for UK firms to evaluate and improve their hybrid work strategies to better support their workforce.
