Productivity paranoia | Microsoft study reveals what employers really think about hybrid working

The very existence of hybrid working has sparked a few debates over a couple of months with companies across the world embarking on this new business trend. Some companies raise concerns about the working model itself and some companies to implement the model with praise.

If you have been working remotely or taking part in the hybrid work model, chances are you’re either using Microsoft’s 365 software or had to use it at some point. Although this software empowers users to be productive, creative and overall, more engaged with work, new research gathered by Microsoft has opened room for debate.

The publication of Microsoft a survey that polled 20,000 people across 11 countries on productivity during the era of remote and hybrid work. 85% of leaders put forth that the shift to hybrid work has made it challenging to have confidence that employees are being productive.

On the other hand, 87% of workers felt they work as, or more efficiently, from home. The study displays that there is a high level of disconnect and productivity paranoia between employees and managers which can also lead to wellbeing concerns.