Authors : Dr. Onuj Toko; Dr. Dulari A. Rajput

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 6 - June

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26Jun219

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Abstract : The COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally reshaped global work arrangements, accelerating the transition from traditional office-based models to a hybrid work culture. This paper investigates the evolution of hybrid work, systematically analysing its perceived benefits and persistent challenges. Using a mixed-methods approach, we surveyed 250 full-time employees across information technology, financial services, and creative industries in India and the United States, supplemented by 20 in-depth semi-structured interviews. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics and ttests, while qualitative data were analysed using thematic analysis.

Keywords : Hybrid Work Culture, Remote Work, Employee Productivity, Work-Life Balance, Digital Fatigue, Organisational Equity.

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