Quebec study: organizational and peer support matter more than number of remote days for hybrid work success
Researchers at the Université du Québec en Outaouais and CIRANO followed >2,000 employees over three years in 11 Quebec organizations. Published in Perspectives (CIRANO) and Relations industrielles, the study finds that organizational, managerial and peer support matter more for satisfaction, engagement and performance in hybrid work than the mere count of remote days.
This longitudinal study (>2,000 participants; three years; 11 Quebec organizations) reports that how often employees work remotely has limited direct effects on workplace attitudes. Key drivers are organizational support (clear policies, tools, coordination), managerial support (clarity, recognition) and peer support. Specific findings: one day per week remote and fully remote workers showed lower intention to quit; 3–4 remote days may reduce informal learning opportunities. The authors recommend investing in coordinated practices and supports to make hybrid work effective.
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