Yet, a hybrid schedule of say, three days in the office and two days out will not allow for one of the greatest perks of the work-from-home scheme: the extended "workcation."
Workcations — and their lesser-known cousin, the wellness sabbatical — blur the lines between work and vacation. They're work, for sure, but with a better view. Research shows they can be a therapeutic change of pace that supplement, rather than replace, regular vacation time.
Will annual remote work become the norm?
"A block of time is an interesting concept," said Lynne Cazaly, a workplace specialist and author of "Agile-ish: How to Create a Culture of Agility."