FlexJobs: 96% Prefer Hybrid Meetings to Foster Mental Health 

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Maintaining good mental health is paramount in today's fast-paced and demanding hybrid meeting environment. As organizations adapt to the new normal, combining remote work with in-person office time has become the preferred model for many companies. While hybrid work offers numerous advantages, it also presents unique challenges concerning mental health.

A recent survey conducted by FlexJobs sheds light on a growing trend of how 96% of professionals actively opt for a hybrid work culture to prioritize their mental well-being.

In this article, you’ll explore the FlexJobs Survey Report's findings and highlight the significance of embracing a hybrid work model in supporting employees' mental health.

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FlexJobs Trends and Survey

The post-pandemic work environment varies across the world, but it can be concluded that 95% of the workforce is in favor of hybrid work as its benefits eliminate stress and work challenges. With the recent data, FlexJobs discovered that over 5,600 professionals have now focused on mental health, as it greatly impacted them during the height of the pandemic. They shared their experience and how 56% of them agreed that the benefits of hybrid work had improved their mental health.

To dig deeper into the FlexJobs report, here are the important notes we can get from their survey:

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FlexJobs Work Model Trend

Below is the breakdown of the 96% of participants who prefer hybrid work or full remote work as an ideal work model for their mental health. 

• There are only 47% who are in favor of remote work. 
• Around 24% favor hybrid work (occasional onsite) 
• 17% of workers favor hybrid work (2 to 3 days onsite) 
• 8% favor hybrid work (occasional remote) 
• And 4% favor the complete office work mode

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Survey Results for Commuting  

As the survey shows, 87% of workers found that commuting impacted their stress levels. In addition, the longer the commute takes place, the greater its impact on stress. With this, the survey indicates that:

• 29% agree that commuting to work impacts their stress levels enormously
• Similarly, 29% said that commuting to work impacts their stress levels a lot
• Another 29% report that commuting to work has a minor impact on stress levels.
• The remaining 13% of the data shows that commuting doesn’t impact stress levels

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Positive Effects of Remote Work

It has been proven that working remotely positively impacts employees' physical and mental well-being.  It shows that 48% of those who work remotely have decreased their stress.  Here are the other benefits listed below: 

• Less Burnout - 36%
• Healthier food choices - 35%
• Reduction of Anxiety and depression - 34%
• Overall mental health - 33%
•  Improved sleeping pattern- 32%
•  Increased exercise schedule - 30%
• Overall improvement in physical health - 28%
•  Healthier Personal relationships - 23%

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Overall Work Model Preference

With the numbers mentioned above, 95% of the workers favor remote working. It doesn’t matter if it's hybrid or fully remote. Similarly, 58% of women and 42% of men prefer a fully remote work model. 

• 54% of workers voted for fully remote work
• 41% of workers support hybrid work.
• 5% of workers preferred on-site mode 

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Other Key Factors Related to Remote Working

The FlexJobs Work Insights Survey 2023 report reveals several additional key findings.

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Importance of Career Growth

• Only 30% perceive remote work as positively impacting their professional development.
• Conversely, 20% feel that remote work negatively affects their learning and career growth
• While 22% are uncertain, it has an impact, and
• 28% believe it has no impact at all.

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Collaboration

• Regarding collaboration under remote work conditions,
• 52% state that remote work has either no or positive impacts on teamwork and work collaborations.
• Interestingly, 41% of men believe that remote work hurts collaboration, and
• Similarly, 34% of women agree with the men’s sentiment.

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To summarize

• 36% report a negative impact on collaboration,
• 33% indicate no impact,
• 19% experience significant improvement, and
• 12% are unsure

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Other Challenges of Remote Working

• Insufficient working hours (28%)
• Working beyond shift timings (28%)
• Time Zones difference (19%)
• Building work relationships (19%)
• Technology Issues (18%)
• Non-work distractions (17%)
• And feeling "invisible" to superiors (16%).

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Technological Empowerment for Hybrid Meetings

With all of the trends toward hybrid work, one thing is certain. The need for technology to achieve seamless collaboration and communication is needed to experience all its benefits and address all its challenges.

Enter the Coolpo AI Huddle Series, a cutting-edge technological solution to empower hybrid meetings and enhance productivity. This Coolpo AI Huddle Series, composed of Coolpo Pana, Mini, and Mini Lite, allows seamless collaboration, integrating advanced AI-powered features, interactive sharing, enhanced security and privacy, and a crystal clear and wide-angle FOV, perfect for hybrid meetings.

To get to know them more, below are their features:

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Coolpo AI Huddle Pana

• 360-degree FOV 
• 1080p video quality
• 4 smart microphones
• 15 ft sound pick range with
• 360-degree audio output

Coolpo AI Huddle Mini

• 110 degrees horizontal FOV
• 4K video resolution
• 6 mic arrays
• 21 ft. sound pick-up range
• Noise and echo cancellation Feature

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Coolpo AI Huddle Mini Lite 

• 120–degree wide angle horizontal FOV
• 4K Camera Sensor
• Electret mic
• 6 m sound pick-up
• Noise Reduction

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Conclusion

The FlexJobs survey highlights the growing preference for a hybrid work model, with 96% of professionals opting for it to prioritize their mental well-being. As organizations navigate the challenges of the new normal, embracing a hybrid work culture has become crucial to supporting employees' mental health. The survey also sheds light on the positive impact of remote work on stress reduction, burnout prevention, healthier lifestyle choices, and improved overall well-being.

The Coolpo AI Huddle Series also presents a technological solution to enhance collaboration in hybrid meetings. It's advanced features and seamless integration empower organizations to bridge the gap between in-person and remote participants, fostering inclusive and productive meeting experiences. By leveraging technology and embracing a hybrid work model, companies can prioritize mental health and create a more sustainable and fulfilling work environment for their employees.

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