HOW To DESIGN A HYBRID POLICY THAT bOOSTS PRODUCTIVITY AND FLEXIBILITY
Hybrid working can be a major win for your business. For your team, the flexibility is a huge draw. For you, it’s the boost of productivity.
But getting it right is the tricky part.
How do you find the perfect balance between collaborating together in person and working from home?
That’s where creating a hybrid working policy – or team charter – comes in.
And you don’t need an HR handbook to create one. All it takes is a few clear guidelines and a workspace where you can come together. The result? A productive, connected and happy team.
Whether you’re building a startup or leading a growing business, here’s how to build a hybrid working policy that helps your business and your people thrive.
BUILD A CuLTURE, NOT A TIMETABLE
The best place to start is asking your team: When and where do we do our best work together?
You can do this in a survey, in 1-2-1s or as a group brainstorm. But it’s important to include your team in the conversation and make sure everyone feels heard and happy. After all, this will affect their day-to-day working life.
One dedicated collaboration day each week might be enough. Or it could be three days hot desking next to each other in the office. Find a rhythm that works for your team and your organisation..
But a great hybrid working policy is about more than deciding who comes into the office and when. It’s about keeping your team connected wherever they’re working.
What small rituals could help them feel part of a team even when they’re working from home? Things like regular virtual coffee and catch ups, Friday wins and shout outs, and shared mood boards could work well
Hybrid working is your chance to rethink the traditional working week. So think outside the box and build a culture people genuinely want to be part of.
MAKE THE oFFICE WORTH THE JOURNEY
If you want your hybrid working policy to work, give your team a reason to look forward to coming into the office.
At PLATF9RM, we believe that it starts with beautiful, inspiring workspaces. We’ve collaborated with local makers to create places your team will genuinely enjoy working in. Whether they’re hot desking, meeting clients or settling into your own private office, they’ll also find comfortable breakout spaces to pause, recharge and connect.
Because work should be something you look forward to. Not somewhere you have to be, but somewhere you choose to be.
Build your hybrid working policy around that idea, and office days will become something your team values – not just something they attend.
GIVE YOUR TeAM THE RIGHT TOOLS To SUCCEED
To help your team work productively wherever they are, you’ll need to set them up for success.
For home working, make sure everyone has the equipment they need to work just as effectively as they would in the office – whether that’s a laptop, an extra screen or any other essentials for their role.
When they’re in the office, give them access to a professional environment that adds real value. High-speed WiFi, ergonomic workstations, phone booths for private calls and fully equipped meeting rooms all help your team focus, host clients and make every office day better.
At PLATF9RM, we’ve created workspaces with hybrid teams in mind. From Dedicated Desks and private offices to phone booths, meeting rooms and comfortable breakout spaces, everything is designed to help your people work brilliantly, meet with confidence and enjoy coming together.
OnLY PAY FOR THE SPACE YoU ACTUALLY NEED
One of the biggest advantages of hybrid working is that it gives you the freedom to rethink how much office space your business really needs. If you’re a founder or small business owner, that could mean significant savings.
Instead of paying for a traditional office that’s sitting half empty most of the week, choose a workspace that fits the way your business works. If your people come together once or twice a week, hot desks or coworking memberships could be the perfect solution. At PLATF9RM Brighton, an Office Day Pass for up to four people costs just £100 + VAT.
If your people come in more regularly, a private office in a coworking space gives you a dedicated base without the commitment of a traditional lease. No large deposits, no hidden charges and no unexpected extras. Just one simple monthly fee.
You can save even more by staggering office days across different teams. Your finance team might come in on Tuesdays, your operations team on Mondays and your marketing team on Wednesdays, helping you make the most of your workspace without needing a desk for everyone every day.
At PLATF9RM, our flexible memberships, Dedicated Desks and private offices make it easy to build a workspace that fits your hybrid working policy today and grows with you tomorrow.
bOOST YOUR HYBRID WORKING WITH CoMMUNITY
When you join a coworking space, you become part of something bigger than your own business.
Alongside all the practical stuff, a coworking space gives your team access to a welcoming community of freelancers, founders and growing businesses. It’s a chance to exchange ideas, learn from one another and build friendships with people who share similar interests.
At PLATF9RM, there’s always something happening. Whether it’s a networking event, an inspiring talk or after-work yoga,, there are plenty of opportunities to learn something new and meet like-minded people. And in Hove, The Grounds, our café and community hub, is the perfect place to grab a coffee, enjoy lunch and continue the conversation.
The real goal of hybrid working isn’t simply to spend more time at home. It’s to create a healthier work-life balance. A coworking space becomes that perfect middle ground, somewhere between home and the office, where people can focus, collaborate and still make time for life beyond work.
KEEP EVOLVING
No hybrid working policy should be set in stone.
The best hybrid working policies are shaped by the people who live them every day. Listen to feedback, check in regularly with your team and don’t be afraid to switch things up.
And if you’re already part of the PLATF9RM community, why not ask the people around you how they organise hybrid working? What works for one business may not work for another, but you might come away with a fresh idea, a different perspective or a simple change that makes all the difference.
rEADY TO MAKE HYBRID WORK WoNDERFUL?
Discover how PLATF9RM can help you shape a hybrid working policy that gives your people the flexibility to thrive, without losing the collaboration and community that make work wonderful.
Book a tour of our Brighton & Hove PLATF9RM workspaces today and see what working differently looks like.
