A hybrid work model isn�t automatically better for the purposes of diversity and inclusion. That's up to management to determine, say UNSW Business School academics. When a significant number of employees began working remotely during the pandemic, our understanding of what the workplace looked like changed dramatically. And for employees who started working from home, this change didn�t just mean a switch from suits to sweatpants. With work moving online, they had more flexibility to get the work done while juggling other priorities and commitments.