Research from the University of Washington highlights that hybrid work arrangements can lead to subgroup formations among employees based on coordination of office days. This phenomenon, termed 'co-location imbalance,' reveals that while certain teams foster close collaboration and identity, others may experience isolation and reduced teamwork. Divisions often represent underlying demographic lines, emphasizing the need for strategies to integrate teams, such as anchor days and scheduled collaborative events, to diminish these imbalances and enhance workplace cohesion.
"The people who are in the same subgroup form a virtuous cycle with more collaboration and more of a sense of identity."
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