Making Hybrid Working Work

What sets this book apart is that Gary doesn't take a workforce or people centric approach, he takes a person approach and highlights the need to personalize work. This readable, common sense, evidence-based book acts as a 'go to' guide for implementing hybrid ways of working. The helpful coaching questions and case study reflections was like having my own hybrid business mentor at my side. This book tackles, head on, the frustration that many remote and hybrid workers face, whilst working within work patterns that are trying to cater for a variety of individuals needs and circumstances. The suggestion to overcome sticking points are pragmatic and easily implementable. Considering the bigger picture of healthier working, Gary sets out a compelling case for hybrid working being at the core of best practice for better work life balance.

I thought everything that needed to be said about remote and hybrid working had been said but then I read this book. Honestly, it's a manager's anthology. It should be easy access on every manager's shelf; it really hits the nail on the head for a pragmatic way of looking at something that has been around for a long time but continues to vex many. It's not often you get this level of detailed insight into how other businesses manage their staff so grab that opportunity now it's here. It's not a book you read once and put away. Keep it on the top of the pile because you'll be reaching for it regularly.

Gary Cookson has done it again; a book so full of ideas and suggestions that there is no excuse for your organization not to consider hybrid working patterns. Given that hybrid work is not universally fixed in definition, what Gary has done with his pragmatic guide is akin to nailing jelly to a wall. The world of work is a constantly moving feast, and I appreciate how Gary helps us to navigate this reality. Gary sensitively looks at both sides in balance, facing into opposing concerns, risks and negativity. He encourages us to consider our context and lays out many considerations, nuances and consequences. He offers us ways of making hybrid work in all the various glorious forms that might look like in your context. This book is a checklist of conversations to have about hybrid working, which makes it a must read for all modern thinking organizations.

Making Hybrid Working Workhighlights the necessity for intentional implementation strategies to leverage the numerous benefits of hybrid working. Gary Cookson prompts us to redefine workweeks, optimize technology and spaces, foster connectivity, overcome isolation, embrace asynchronous working and provide essential support for staff, teams and managers. Through numerous and diverse case studies, thought-provoking questions and practical suggestions, the book serves as a comprehensive guide and must-read for navigating the complexities and unlocking the potential of modern hybrid work environments.

Hybrid working is everywhere, but it doesn't always work. Gary Cookson's book is a masterful guide to designing effective hybrid workplaces for individuals, teams and organizations and the customers they serve. Packed with insightful illustrations, diverse and well-researched topics and real-world case studies, this book is a must-read for any leader committed to creating positive, people-oriented workplaces.