By Barbara Plester* of
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Groaning your way back into the new work year? It's an occupational hazard after the holiday break, of course, but these days there is the consolation (for some) of hybrid working.
For jobs that allow it, hybrid work is the new normal, allowing employees to work both remotely, usually from home, and in the office.
But hybrid work is also creating cultural shifts, and workers and managers must navigate ways to keep people connected, social and happy in the blended workplace.
How to do that? Video calls can't replicate real-world interactions, and the kinds of activities companies organise to build culture and morale can fall flat in a virtual format.
This is particularly relevant to me because my re
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