Mind over matter: Bridging the gap to hybrid working

Psychological safety can be a key differentiator for organisations to consider with many feeling disconnected at the thought of returning to the office, even in a hybrid form

Many people are feeling disconnected in the pandemic, and the thought of returning to the office — even in a hybrid form — can exacerbate feelings of anxiety.

Hybrid working came upon all of us suddenly, but what started for many as a perk quickly transformed into feelings of anxiety, isolation and being trapped.

We must recognise that we are all having a normal reaction to an abnormal situation. Even if you identify as feeling no stress while working in a new hybrid world, when you reflect in a year you may realise that you were experiencing heightened anxiety and cortisol levels during the pandemic.