The Hybrid and remote work models: unconventional methods to improve the educational process - evidence from the Algerian higher education system
Keywords:
remote work, hybrid work, employees, performance, higher education system, AlgeriaAbstract
The study aims to explore. the impact of hybrid. and remote work. models on the higher education sector, as it is one of the vital sectors that has been greatly affected by technological developments and transformations imposed by global crises, such as the. Covid-19. pandemic. The study. focuses on analyzing. the impact of these models. on the organizational performance, customer experience, and employee well-being, while highlighting the challenges and opportunities presented by these new patterns of work.
The study suggests that. remote and hybrid working. models represent. a strategic opportunity. for the higher education sector to enhance operational efficiency and flexibility, provided that the associated regulatory and technical challenges are addressed. It is also imperative for universities to develop flexible policies and sustainable strategies to support these transformations and ensure their long-term success.
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