Hybrid work boosts productivity, expands talent pool, says Jobstreet

Jobstreet by SEEK advocates for work-from-home (WFH) and hybrid work arrangements, emphasizing their potential to enhance company productivity.

Recent data from the online job portal reveals that over a thousand job postings for remote or hybrid work were advertised in the past three months, highlighting a growing trend among employers.

Dannah Majarocon, managing director for the Philippines at Jobstreet by SEEK, shared insights on how WFH or hybrid setups contribute to productivity.

“Offering WFH or hybrid work setup gives employees free rein in balancing their work and their lifestyle. When employees are less stressed, they can focus more on completing their tasks at work,” Majarocon said. This flexibility, according to her, leads to happier employees, which in turn reduces turnover rates and boosts productivity.

The Future of Recruitment report by Jobstreet by SEEK identifies work-life balance as a significant factor in job selection, with employees in remote or hybrid setups reporting higher satisfaction levels compared to their fully on-site counterparts.

In addition to improving work-life balance, Jobstreet by SEEK suggests that WFH and hybrid arrangements can significantly expand a company’s talent pool.

“Many companies have offices in major cities such as Manila, Cebu, or Davao, which limits opportunities for talent coming from more rural parts of the country. This is where the WFH arrangement can actually provide a solution,” Majarocon noted.

By allowing employees to work remotely, companies can tap into talent from various regions, broadening their workforce and potentially enhancing productivity.

Moreover, the flexibility of WFH arrangements can make workplaces more inclusive. It opens up opportunities for people who might face challenges in a traditional office setting, such as persons with disabilities or single mothers.

“A WFH arrangement, whether full-time or hybrid, can help a company’s productivity level by increasing the happiness index of its employees while also increasing the number of talent that on-site arrangements may not be able to provide,” Majarocon concluded.