UAE Business: Hybrid workers experience better overall wellness: Cisco – Gulf Digital News

UAE Business: Hybrid workers experience better overall wellness: Cisco – Gulf Digital News

Employees in Europe, Middle East and Africa who practice hybrid working models as part of their digitising workplaces, have experienced better overall wellness in areas such as mental, physical and financial wellbeing, says a study.

According to the new Cisco Global Hybrid Work Report, the study polled over 10,000 employees across the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) countries. Overall, 76% said hybrid and remote working has improved all aspects of their wellbeing.

In addition, just over 75% reported their work-life balance has improved, mainly due to more flexible work schedules. Close to 60% said they saved at least four hours per week thanks to reduced commuting times, while 22% saved eight or more hours a week.

The findings are part of the Cisco Hybrid Work Report, an extensive study which – among others - examined five key areas of employee wellbeing including financial; physical; mental; social and emotional wellbeing.

Social Wellbeing

Modern life is fast paced leaving many people with little time to spend with family and friends. It is no surprise that 39% of those surveyed said they reinvested the extra time with family, friends and pets. 67% said hybrid work has improved family relationships, while almost 46% said hybrid working has improved