Hybrid Work Didn't Break Productivity—It Exposed Hidden Friction

Published On:
June 29, 2026
Authored By:
APQC
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Hybrid work did not reduce productivity, but it revealed long-standing gaps in how information, expertise, and processes flow across organizations. This article explores how those gaps create hidden inefficiencies and what organizations can do to reduce friction and help employees work more effectively in any environment.

Topics Include:

  • How hybrid work exposed challenges in information access, expertise location, and process clarity
  • The link between information search burden, unnecessary meetings, and productivity loss
  • Why rework and duplicated effort signal deeper knowledge flow issues
  • Practical ways to reduce friction through communities, findability, and process governance

Read the full article and learn how reducing friction can improve productivity regardless of where work happens.