While speaking with TechGig, Vidya Rao, Principal II, Product Manager at Sabre Global Capability Centre, Bengaluru, reflects on this transition: “With the onset of COVID, the WFA/Remote work culture became the norm. While most of us adapted and settled into this phase, the hybrid work model—a flexible option to return to the office—has brought a refreshing change for many of us. As a Product Manager working with multiple teams, the hybrid work culture allows me to collaborate face-to-face with various groups, such as developers, testers, and other dependent teams.”
This shift has not only allowed for better collaboration but has also made Vidya’s day more structured. “It helps me manage the commute while balancing daily tasks at home, whether it’s preparing a meal early or heading to the gym after work. I look forward to meeting my colleagues during various onsite engagements, which offer more autonomy, a better work-life balance, and increased productivity on the days I go into the office,” she added.
According to her, remote work can be lucrative as it offers a blend of no need to attend work physically while also being able to freely discuss issues with other workers in person. But that ease of this model has also meant there can be very fuzzy boundaries; and this has in turn created new forms of mental health problems.
Vidya Rao emphasizes the importance of proactive planning and structure in a hybrid work model. “The hybrid work culture pushes me out of my comfort zone, making me more proactive in planning my day,” she explains. This structured approach not only helps manage work tasks but also ensures that personal activities, such as exercise or spending time with family, are given equal priority.
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These inputs by Vidya Rao were published in a story that appeared on TechGig
