HYBRID REMOTE WORKING MODEL - EMPLOYER INSIGHTS REPORT 2021 - Cavan Digital Hub
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2021 HYBRID REMOTE WORKING MODEL EMPLOYER INSIGHTS REPORT
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ABOUT THIS REPORT
EMPLOYER
SURVEY RESULTS
With the changes in our work environment during 2020 and into 2021 and beyond,
workspace has become a challenge as we try to sustain a productive, compliant, and
safe working environment. At the same time, many have experienced the benefits
of remote working during this time such as shorter commutes, improved work-life
balance, improved productivity and talent attraction. Governments in Ireland and
HYBRID REMOTE
internationally are investing in, and see the potential for, co-working facilities and
hubs, in terms of supporting the needs of employers and staff in the current and future
economic social landscape.
WORKING MODEL
In order to gain a deeper understanding of the changes, opportunities and challenges
posed at this time, Cavan Digital Hub, a leading flexible workspace for digitally-
focused companies, has conducted a survey to better understand the views of both
the employer and the employee on pre and post COVID working patterns, commuting,
remote working environment, broadband etc. The survey also asks participants to
consider the challenges and the benefits of remote working going forward, particularly
2021
in the context of a new Hybrid Working Model for the future.
This research was conducted by email, web-based survey and telephone to 400+
employers and employees working across Ireland. The response rate was over 25%
and this report is a summary of the Employers views. A further report outlining the
Employees views will follow shortly.
Thank you for contributing to our survey and sharing your insights and experiences of
working remotely and how we will work into the future.
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Q1 WHAT PERCENTAGE OF YOUR STAFF CURRENTLY WORK
FROM HOME DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS? Q2 WHAT FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT ARE ESSENTIAL FOR
YOUR STAFF TO WORK REMOTELY?
INSIGHTS LAPTOPS & INSIGHTS
97.1% LARGE SCREENS
LESS THAN 10% = 8.7%
• 67% of employers • 97% of employers
have 80-100% of staff rated both Broadband
working from home & Laptops/Monitors
SECURE as essential for remote
• As expected, COVID-19 71.8% NETWORK working
has resulted in a majority
11 - 30% = 5.3% of employers requesting •7
2% of employers
staff to work from home rated Secure Network
as essential
97.1% BROADBAND
•5
3% referred to
31-50% = 7.8%
having an ergonomic
workspace as essential
ERGONOMIC
53.4% WORKSPACE
51-80% =10.7%
GDPR & CLEAN
40.8% DESK POLICIES
81-100% = 67%
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Q3 Q4
WHAT IS THE GENERAL AGE PROFILE OF THE ON AVERAGE HOW LONG WAS YOUR STAFF’S
WORKFORCE IN YOUR COMPANY? COMMUTE TIME ONE-WAY GOING INTO THE OFFICE
PRE-COVID?
31 - 50
63.1%
50+
1.0%
18 - 30
9.7%
63.1% Mix of all age levels
30 MINS OR LESS 30-60 MINS 60-90 MINS
24% 68% 8%
INSIGHTS INSIGHTS
• 63% of employers stated the general age profile of employees was between 31-50 • 68% of employers stated the average one-way commute time to work was 30-60 mins
• A further 26% of employers stated a mix of all age levels • 8% of employers stated the average one-way commute time for staff was 60-90 minutes
• Less than 10% stated the general age profile of staff to be less than 308 9
Q5 Q6
WHAT DO YOU FEEL ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT IN YOUR OPINION HAS THE IMPORTANCE OF A POSITIVE
CONSIDERATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING WORK CULTURE WITHIN YOUR COMPANY INCREASED
IN YOUR COMPANY BEYOND THE ACTUAL WORK/ROLE? OR DECREASED SINCE COVID RESTRICTIONS WERE PUT
IN PLACE IN MARCH 2020?
PLEASE RANK FROM 1 MOST IMPORTANT TO 5 LEAST IMPORTANT.
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INSIGHTS INSIGHTS
Salary
According to employers, • 68% of employers
35% 38% 23% 4% the top employee feel the importance of
considerations in choosing a positive work culture
68%
Company Culture to work for their company is has increased
INCREASED
- 1st = Salary
34% 28% 27% 6% 5% •2
4% feel there has
- Joint 2nd = Culture
been no change despite
& Work-Life Balance
Workplace Facilities COVID-19
4% 11% 38% 47%
24% NO CHANGE
Work Life Balance
31% 24% 27% 18%
Distance to Travel to Work
8% DECREASED
6% 15% 37% 42%10 11
Q7 Q8
IN YOUR EXPERIENCE WHAT DO EMPLOYEES REPORT IN YOUR OPINION, WHAT ARE THE KEY BENEFITS FOR
AS THE DRAWBACKS OF WORKING FROM THE HOME THE ORGANISATION IN FACILITATING EMPLOYEES TO
ENVIRONMENT? WORK CLOSER TO THEIR HOME?
PLEASE RANK 1 MOST IMPORTANT TO 5 LEAST IMPORTANT:
1 2 3 4 5
INSIGHTS
Increased Retention
According to employers,
26% 27% 24% 17% 6% the key benefits in
facilitating employees to
Potential Lower Overheads work closer to home are:
57% 75% 83% • 1st
6% 6% 16% 21% 51% Better Work-Life
49% Balance
Increased Productivity • 2nd
18% Increased Employee
8% 12% 19% 31% 21% 17% Retention
BROADBAND LACK OF BLURRED CONSCIOUS ISOLATION NON - WORK
FACILITIES WORK/FAMILY OF WORK FROM CO. DISTRACTIONS
LIFE MATERIALS CULTURE Widen Recruitment
INSIGHTS 18% 21% 11% 35% 15%
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3% of employers report social loneliness and isolation from the company culture as the key
drawbacks of working from home for their employees Better Work/Life Balance
• 75% employers report the blurring of boundaries between work and home/family life
as a second key drawback of working form home for their employees 39% 25% 18% 7% 11%12 13
Q9 Q10
WHICH STATEMENT BELOW BEST DESCRIBES YOUR IN YOUR OPINION HOW COULD THE HYBRID
WORKSPACE ENVIRONMENT FOR 2021 AND BEYOND WORKSPACE MODEL BE POTENTIALLY FUNDED
IN TERMS OF SPACE, SOCIAL DISTANCING & WORK-LIFE WITHIN YOUR COMPANY?
BALANCE?
50:50
16%
INSIGHTS
10% 34% 75% Co. vs 25% Employee
All staff Mix of Onsite • 23% of employers said 100%
onsite & Home Company
“they would consider a
Hybrid Model in 2021” Backed 13%
• 19% said “they would 73% 25% Co. vs 75% Employee
consider a Hybrid
14% 23%
Remote Working Model
in the Future” 18 - 30
4%
Hybrid Considering
Working Hybrid in • 34% said “they’ll 100% Employee
Model 2021 continue with a mix of Mix of all age levels
site based and working
from home” 4%
•L
ess than 10% expect
all staff to be onsite. INSIGHTS
19%
Considering • 73% of employers said the “employer should fund 100%” of any cost
Hybrid in the
Future € • 16% suggested a 50:50 contribution
• 13% suggested “employers should fund 75%” of the cost14 15
Q11 DOES YOUR COMPANY HAVE PLANS TO DEVELOP
A HYBRID WORKING MODEL IN THE FUTURE?
ABOUT CAVAN DIGITAL HUB
INSIGHTS
Cavan Digital Hub opened its doors in June 2019. Since then, we have been
• 39% of employers are steadily growing our community of tech entrepreneurs and digitally focused
30% actively looking now
or in the near future
companies, and we continue to offer support to companies looking to scale
No to develop a hybrid
and grow in Cavan.
But Maybe working model.
In Future Developed as part of Cavan County Council’s Digital Strategy, Cavan Digital
• A further 17% have Hub encourages the digital potential in Cavan, and encompasses a range
plans to develop a
of supports to nurture developing and existing technology-based start-ups
39% hybrid working model.
and digital entrepreneurs. With the support of Cavan County Council, Local
Yes & Looking
• A further 30% would Enterprise Office Cavan and Enterprise Ireland, Cavan Digital Hub is the
consider it in the future perfect space to be creative and collaborate with other innovators.
• This equates to
Collaboration, peer networking and innovation are a part of our everyday.
17% 14% over 85% actively
developing, planning to
Yes Not No
Looking Yet Wouldn’t Suit develop or considering By connecting established companies and corporates with new start-ups,
a hybrid working model
for their company.
HPSUs and scalers, Cavan Digital Hub creates an inspiring atmosphere of
knowledge-sharing and peer collaboration for all in our community.
• 14% of employers feel
a hybrid working model www.cavandigitalhub.ie
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