South African companies have been advised to ditch the work-from-home model for a “hybrid” working solution

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By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran – As COVID-19 infections continue to drop in South Africa, many companies seem hesitant to implement policies on employees returning to the office OR working under a hybrid model. With the work-from-home model proving a success for many companies, employers are still  unsure about the best solution going forward. Organisational psychologist – Dr. Sharon Munyaka says most of the concerns stem from the fear of the unknown and uncertainty around the pandemic. However. Munyaka says a hybrid working model  is more favourable, as employees need some sort of social connection to thrive in the workplace…