The objective of this presentation is to provide attendees with an understanding of the impact that hybrid
work defined as combining working from home with working in the office over a given period, has on the
need to provide a cooperative and collaborative work environment whilst offering employees a more flexible
work arrangement.

The outcome will be to provide a framework that combines frequency of contact, reciprocity, and social
bonds that influence cooperation. This framework is based on research into evolutionary psychology and
sociology. Critically, it will provide the findings of 40 semi-structured interviews using this framework as the
basis for questions asked. These findings show how the model can be used to understand cooperation as
well the impact of other factors that impact the success of hybrid work including time, a person’s role,
experience, and personal circumstances.