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Distributed workforces have had to adapt very quickly in the post-pandemic workplace. One of the ways distributed workforces have adapted is by adopting a hybrid workforce model. This type of model comes with many benefits for the organization and its employees, but it can also present new challenges for HR. For example, when all employees are onsite at an office location, Human Resources can plan onboarding sessions, networking events, etc. However, when employees are virtual, there can be challenges in creating meaningful opportunities to develop relationships with their peers or to experience the true culture of an organization.

As organizations move to adopt this type of model, HR can play a critical role in helping to ensure a successful and smooth transition. In this discussion, you and your peers will consider some of the challenges that HR might face when assisting with such transitions and reflect on how you personally feel about the idea of working in a hybrid workplace in the future.

For your initial post, imagine that you are suddenly faced with having to work from home (or maybe you already do!), and address the following:

What challenges would you personally need to find solutions for? (Think about your workspace, communication, equipment, job tasks, etc.)

What would you like and dislike about working remotely?

What priority do you place on working in a hybrid workplace in a post-pandemic world? Why?