The Recruitment Playbook by We Do Group - Christmas Podding: Day 22 – Hybrid Working and Secret Santa Shenanigans 🎄

Christmas Podding: Day 22 – Hybrid Working and Secret Santa Shenanigans 🎄

12/22/24 • 2 min

Welcome back to the We Do Grotto, where today we’re diving into two festive favourites: hybrid working and Secret Santa faux pas.
🎅 Hybrid Working – Like Choosing a Holiday:
Think of it this way:
• Five days in the office? That’s your winter holiday – structured, cosy, maybe a bit intense.
• Fully remote? That’s your summer holiday – relaxed, flexible, and sunny.
• Hybrid? The best of both worlds – just like mixing winter and summer getaways throughout the year.
What’s the trend?
• The best candidates are standing firm, with many saying two days in the office is their max.
• Clients often want three days in-office or more. The sweet spot? Finding compromises that work for both sides.
🎅 Secret Santa Shenanigans:
• The Selection Process: The real drama starts before gifts are even bought – the joy (or dread) when someone draws the name they secretly didn’t want.
• Last-Minute Gifts: The ultimate faux pas? Turning up empty-handed and resorting to a quick Costa voucher. Don’t be that person!
• The Real Fun: Watching the reactions – from laughter to confusion – when the gifts are finally exchanged.

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Christmas Podding: Day 21 – The Commute Conundrum 🎄

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Welcome back to the We Do Grotto, where today’s festive chat takes a turn into the practical – all inspired by the man with the world’s longest commute: Santa Claus himself.
🎅 What’s an acceptable commute these days?
• The Old Standard: An hour used to be the golden rule.
• The New Reality: With hybrid working, people often prefer shorter commutes, even for just two office days a week – 45 minutes seems to be the sweet spot.
• The Exception: Commuting into London can often stretch to two hours when you add in travel to the station, waiting, and the train itself – yet many still find it acceptable for the right role.
🎅 What about the employer’s perspective?
• Personal Preference Matters: The commute must align with an individual’s life and priorities – family, hobbies, and long-term sustainability all play a role.
• Can They Realistically Manage It? If someone says they’re happy to travel 2.5 hours each way, it’s worth asking:
• Can they sustain it during tough weeks?
• Will it impact their performance or well-being over time?
🎅 The Bottom Line:
Every commute decision should be personal, balanced, and realistic. Candidates and employers alike should think about the worst-case scenario – like a bad traffic day or a late train – and decide if it’s still manageable.

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Christmas Podding: Day 23 – Should You Decorate the Office? 🎄

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Welcome back to the We Do Grotto! Today’s festive debate: To decorate or not to decorate the office?
🎅 Patrick’s Take:
Less is more. Keep it understated and professional. (Although rumour has it, Patrick’s desk is basically a snow globe, so take that with a pinch of tinsel!)
🎅 Real vs. Artificial Trees:
• Real Trees: Nothing beats the smell, but they’re undeniably messy.
• Artificial Trees: Easy to maintain, long-lasting, and some look just as good as the real thing.
It’s a tough call, but the key is finding what works best for your team’s vibe (and tidiness levels).
What’s your office policy? Subtle sparkle or full-on festive explosion? Let us know!
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