Implementation of Hybrid Working Policies in Enhancing Work-Life Balance in the Digital Era

Abstract

This study aims to understand the implementation of hybrid working policies and their contribution to improving work-life balance in the digital era through a qualitative approach using a literature analysis method. Data sources were obtained from scientific journals, research articles, and relevant publications over the past five years. Changes in work patterns due to the development of digital technology and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic have encouraged many organizations to adopt hybrid working models as a new strategy in workforce management. This model combines remote work and office-based work, thus requiring adaptation both in terms of organizational policies and human resource readiness. In this context, the issue of work-life balance becomes highly relevant as employees face challenges in dividing their time between professional demands and personal life. The urgency of this research lies in the importance of gaining an in-depth understanding of how hybrid working policies can be effectively implemented to support such balance. This study also addresses the needs of organizations in designing flexible work systems that focus not only on productivity but also on employee well-being. Through a qualitative method with a literature analysis approach, this research provides both theoretical and practical contributions by compiling empirical evidence from various recent studies to serve as a reference in designing adaptive, inclusive, and sustainable hybrid working policies in the digital era. The expected output is an article published in a Sinta 1–5 indexed journal.