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What State are You in? Recently the team at Owl Labs commissioned their 8th annual State of Hybrid Work report, shining a light on some work trends we suspected and some we knew nothing about, some habits we were convinced our fellow workers were doing but we didn’t have the proof, and quite frankly some phrases that are bound to get our tongues in a twist and probably make it into an English dictionary in the near future.
First thing to say is, thank you Frank (and Mark & Max)! Frank Weishaupt is the CEO of Owl Labs, heading up a dynamic team creating award-winning video conferencing technology for remote and hybrid teams. Owl Labs also offer tools and templates to help with remote working too, and having commissioned the State of Hybrid Work report research through Vitreous World it makes for some interesting reading. A shout out to Max and Mark too, co-founders of Owl Labs, for bringing us the first Meeting Owl, and then Meeting Owl Pro – magnanimously named one of TIME’s 100 Best Innovations in 2020 . You may still have one of these devices designed by Max Makeev and Mark Schnittman, but if you’re thinking Meeting Owls, then say hello to Meeting Owl 4+ and Owl bar.
As far as Owl Labs State of Hybrid Work report is concerned, whether you are an employee or an employer you will be able to associate with some of the behaviours and terms uncovered, and find yourself relating to some, or most, of the trends found in the workplace today – so here is a whirlwind tour. Coffee Badging Popular with 39% of workers still participating in this trend, with 64% admitting they’ve been caught by their employers. What is it? Coffee badging is when employees enter the office building briefly, tapping in with their identity badge, grab a coffee or mingle with colleagues before leaving to work the rest of the day from home. Polyworking Nearly 1 in 4 workers (24%) are polyworking. What is it? Polyworking is the art of juggling multiple jobs, projects or roles concurrently. This could range from a simple side hustle to an additional full-time job. Clock Blocking 63% of workers say they “clock block” to protect their time. What is it? Employees block off time in their calendars to protect it from meetings. #WorkTok What is it? a TikTok hashtag that allows users to share content about their work experiences, including both positive and negative aspects. Popular among younger generations, especially Gen Z, which has led to more open discussions about workplace expectations and employee engagement.
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