The Strategic Implications of Hybrid Work Culture in Contemporary Human Resource Management

The emergence of hybrid work culture represents one of the most significant transformations in modern organizational practices. Accelerated by the global COVID-19 pandemic, this model integrates both remote and on-site working arrangements, providing flexibility to employees and strategic advantages to organizations. As the global workforce evolves, it becomes essential for Human Resource (HR) professionals and MBA graduates to understand and adapt to the challenges and opportunities posed by hybrid work. This paper explores the strategic implications of hybrid work culture within the framework of contemporary human resource management. Hybrid Work Culture Defined Hybrid work refers to a flexible employment model wherein employees split their time between working remotely and on-site. While some roles may require physical presence, many knowledge-based jobs now operate effectively with partial or full remote components (McKinsey & Company, 2022). This shift has ...