Women’s Perspective on Hybrid Work: Juggling Work, Family, and Fueling Productivity!

The hybrid work model has been instrumental in fostering and maintaining a healthy work-life balance for me as a female professional. It allows me to manage my activities with my children and family in a much better way by offering flexibility in scheduling. What’s particularly rewarding is that my daughter, now intrigued by business and technology, is eager to learn from me, enhancing our familial connection and inspiring future generations.

Moreover, it reduces commuting time, providing me with more quality time to spend with loved ones or engage in personal hobbies. Working from home part-time enables me to handle household responsibilities more efficiently. This integration of professional and personal life leads to reduced stress and increased well-being.” – Meriam El Ouazzani, Regional Director (META), SentinelOne

COVID-19 – gave rise to a WFH culture, wherein it was expected for employees to be available 24/7. Technologies evolved to provide a seamless experience. Today, we live in a connected world, wherein we carry our work on our devices.

We don’t really need to be behind our laptops or in the office all the time. While WFH had its perks, it also had its disadvantages. One cannot take away the benefits of being in office. The work environment plays a big role, and nothing can replace face-to-face interactions and bonding. Having a hybrid work model is good, as it provides a fine balance wherein employees can manage their home as well as work, and employers can still maintain their core culture/ethos and ensure high productivity. – Nimisha Iyer, Director-Marketing, MESA, Frost & Sullivan

I believe the hybrid work model has helped a lot of people better balance work with spending time with family and taking care of themselves.

In a full-time in-person position, spending 8+ hours in the office plus the time it takes to commute can leave little time for a person to dedicate time to themselves, especially if they have a family and children to take care of before and after work. A hybrid or remote work model helps save money and time by cutting out the commute and gives back a few hours for people to spend on themselves and with their loved ones. – Morgan Demboski, Threat intelligence analyst, Sophos.

Competencies, knowledge, experience, and confidence are all pillars and prerequisites of any successful manager, but women’s diverse views, attitudes,

and mindsets can be an added value when creating a heterogeneous team. A STEM career for women often means being ‘one of the few,’ but this is not a barrier or a limit if we are not afraid to be ourselves and to define our own management style. We can succeed and drive more inclusion and social innovation. Make diversity your strength, your plus. – Flora Cavinato, Global Service Product Portfolio Director, EMEA, Vertiv

A woman generally has a very diverse set of roles and responsibilities within the span of 24 hours, and sometimes it can get a little overwhelming. Flexibility in some areas, especially when it comes to your job, can make a significant difference.

When it comes to me, embracing a hybrid working model has been transformative, providing the freedom to accomplish tasks precisely when needed. Whether it’s juggling various responsibilities or meeting deadlines, the flexibility allows me to navigate professional and personal commitments seamlessly. This flexibility fosters work-life balance, helps me prioritize my tasks more efficiently throughout the day, and boosts overall productivity and efficiency, creating a conducive environment for optimal task completion. Embracing a flexible approach has significantly contributed to my professional growth and well-being. – Sulochana Betwala, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of TOTL

I want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible achievements and contributions of executive women around the world on the occasion of International Women’s Day. The leadership, vision and resilience of all women leading the tech sector inspire all of us to break barriers, challenge norms, and strive for excellence in every aspect of our lives.

As we reflect on the progress made towards gender equality, let us also reaffirm our determination to creating inclusive workplaces where women can thrive and reach their full potential.

Together, we can continue to empower future generations, drive positive change, and build a more equitable and prosperous world for all. – Alia Alsabt, Head of Marketing & Public Relations – Commercial Affairs Department, Professional Communication Corporation – Nedaa