The new flexible workplace built on skill-shifting and cost saving

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings This study examines HR management strategies for adapting to the proliferation of hybrid working practices in India since 2020. A framework is proposed to harness the win-win cost saving and flexibility benefits for employers and employees alike. Updating HR policies to underpin and embed new evolved working practices is advocated here. In particular, managers need to level-up their leadership skills to add value to their individual team members remotely. Spotting and acting on burnout signs is also of paramount importance in an increasingly work-from-home world. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.