Remote working was a dream for many office employees until it came true during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although a recent study conducted by Stanford University found that working from home increases employee productivity by 13%, the hard reality is that everyone’s productivity is different. So, is remote working the best model? Well, it depends on the employee.

Medical Affairs is one of the organizations in which different remote work models can be applied successfully if they are chosen wisely. Here are four remote working models for Medical Affairs.

Hybrid Model

In this model, employees work primarily in the office and 2 – 3 days a week from home.

• PROS: It is ideal for people with personal commitments, such as parents, that need the best work-life balance. This model is attractive for employees and managers. Employees make sure they are keeping up with their tasks by regularly meeting in person. For inexperienced managers, this model allows them to keep control of their team’s productivity. This model works well with all kinds of teams. It is beneficial when other cross-functional teams need people in the office because it allows work in person on call, having at least one team member physically available.
• CONS: It is one of the least flexible models, requires maintaining a full-sized physical office and great scheduling to take advantage of the in-office days.

Remote-Synchronous

Employees have the freedom to work from anywhere, at the office, home, a cafe, or any other place with a stable internet connection. Furthermore, they need to gather simultaneously and interact in “real-time” with a very short notice – or “near-real-time” – with their colleagues.

• : This approach is one of the best ways to begging a remote work culture. Both employees and managers will be able to adapt better to the way their roles are played now.