8 Hybrid Work Challenges With Practical Solutions (2026)

Hybrid work has quickly become the new normal.

More than 70% of US companies have adopted some form of hybrid model.

And nine out of ten employees love the flexibility of remote and hybrid work.

But beneath all that flexibility lies friction. But beneath all that flexibility lies friction. Most organizations are still struggling to make it work. Many organizations still don’t have a clear system for who comes in when, how to manage distributed equipment, or how to keep remote teams aligned.

These issues have resulted in a maze of logistical headaches, blurred boundaries, and security gaps. These are just a few of the challenges that come with hybrid work.

In this article, I’ll dissect the most pressing challenges and find out how to solve them.

TL;DR

• Tracking equipment across homes and offices is complex. Thankfully, ITALM platforms provide centralized visibility and automated workflows.
• Remote devices expand your attack surface dramatically, but you can close the gap with Zero Trust architecture and automated patch management.
• Use outcome-based performance management and deliberate inclusion practices to level the playing field when culture takes a hit.
• Unused licenses and unauthorized apps can waste millions. Visibility tools, like ITALM platforms, help you plug the drain and strengthen security at the same time.