Fri 26 Jan 2024
How to Advocate for a Hybrid Work Arrangement
You want a hybrid work schedule—but your employer wants you back in the office full time. Here are some steps to help you negotiate for the arrangement you want.
(1) First, try to understand your employer’s position. Initiate conversations with key decision-makers like your manager and your colleagues in HR. It’s also important to understand where your company leaders stand on the issue, so look closely at any statements they’ve made about returning to the office. This data will help you craft a better case for yourself.
(2) Then develop a sound rationale for why you want hybrid flexibility. Whether you’re dealing with a painfully long commute to the office, your team is based across different time zones, or you’re juggling caregiving responsibilities, build a clear case for yourself.
(3) Next, try to get your manager to warm up to your ideas. The best way to do this is to demonstrate your exceptional value, trustworthiness, and communication skills. Without those assets, you’ll be unlikely to get what you want.
(4) Finally, pitch a thoughtful, logical schedule. Craft a weekly calendar that makes sense for your needs and won’t disrupt the flow of work for the team. And propose a trial period to test it out. Crucially, be confident but respectful when you make your ask—and be prepared to hear “no.”
This tip is adapted from "When You Want to Be Hybrid, But Your Boss Wants You in the Office," by Rachel Montañez
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