Hybrid Work Environments: Manage Remote & Hybrid Teams
What you'll learn
- Organize and manage hybrid teams with confidence and clarity
- Build flexible remote and in-office workflows that boost productivity
- Select and implement tools for collaboration, communication, and performance tracking
- Motivate and engage hybrid employees through inclusive team-building practices
- Design secure and ergonomic work environments for remote and hybrid roles
- Develop policies and rules that support hybrid team success
- Create onboarding and recruitment strategies tailored to hybrid environments
- Monitor performance and support accountability without micromanagement
- Foster company culture and values across distributed teams
- Address mental health, well-being, and retention in hybrid workforces
Requirements
- This course is designed to be accessible to anyone interested in managing hybrid or remote teams — whether you’re an HR professional, team leader, or company executive. No prior experience in remote work management is needed.
Description
Welcome to the Hybrid Work Environments course — your comprehensive guide to mastering modern team leadership in a blended workplace model.
In today’s world, effective management across remote and in-office setups is critical. This course offers a complete roadmap for building high-performing hybrid teams, improving communication, increasing engagement, and maintaining strong company culture, no matter where your employees work.
Whether you’re a people manager, HR professional, or business leader, this course will equip you with the tools and strategies to make hybrid work successful, productive, and sustainable.
What You’ll Learn
• How to build and manage hybrid teams across time zones and workspaces
• Proven tools and technologies for hybrid collaboration and communication
• Strategies for motivation, engagement, onboarding, and retention
• Best practices for remote recruitment, performance tracking, and feedback
• How to maintain security, mental health, and team culture in a hybrid environment
Course Program
Class 1.Moving to remote quickly, checklist
Three environments that shape the employee experience
Remote - a sentence or an opportunity?
What are the key differences from office work?
Impact on all HR processes - what will be different?
What do you need to think about when moving to remote - checklist
How to prepare your company for remote in the future?
Don't forget about security
Class 2: Organising and communicating with remote workers
The rules of the job
Sleep and Nutrition
Interaction with family members and pets
Organisation of the workplace
Rules in the family
Communication tools and rules
Class 3. Control or self-control - how to keep up the pace
How to organise supervision of remote employees
Control tools
Organise work so that employees are in control of their own work
Class 4: Tools and technology that make life easier: from software to meetings
Tools for communication
Tools for organising work
Types of meetings for remote workers
Tools for document storage
Class 5. Motivation, socialisation and involvement of remote workers
The importance of motivating remote workers
Working with involvement
Working with socialisation
Team building for remote workers
Class 6. Taking care of employees working remotely
The most popular benefits
Security for remote employees
Support for mental health
Physical health care
Class 7: Developing remote workers, remote and digital skills
Time management
Independence
Working in isolation
Tech savvy
Written communication
Automation
Class 8. Recruitment and onboarding
Candidates to hire for remote work
Where to look for remote employees
Adapting to hiring remote employees
Onboarding of remote employees
Class 9. Retention and dismissal of staff
Working with retention
Reasons for dismissals
Working with low performance
Dismissing remote employees
Class 10. Culture management and security
Describing the culture for remote workers
Supporting culture
Business security with remote employees
Dealing with force majeure
By the end of this course, you’ll be fully equipped to lead hybrid teams with confidence, clarity, and resilience.
Who this course is for:
- HR professionals responsible for supporting remote or hybrid workforces
- Team leaders and managers who oversee distributed teams and want to boost performance, motivation, and accountability
- Executives and business owners aiming to implement or improve remote/hybrid work models across their organizations
- Startup founders and tech leads managing remote-first teams
- People Ops and culture managers focused on communication, engagement, and team well-being in remote setups
Instructor
Meet Mike Pritula: #1 Udemy HR Instructor, Investor and Mike Pritula Academy founder
★ Built HR for Wargaming | Preply | iDeals | PeopleForce and more
★ Brought HRCI and SHRM certification to more than 10 countries
★ Founded the World's first and biggest HR online Academy with 135 online courses in 5 languages and 175 countries
★ Worked with Randford, Deloitte, EY, HAY group, Korn-Ferry and other consultants on numerous HR projects
★ Udemy shareholder
Why Should You Learn From Me?
I am not just an instructor; I’m a proven leader who has transformed HR and operational strategies across industries. Over the past 20 years, I’ve guided more than 60,000 HR professionals worldwide to excel in their careers. Here’s what sets me apart:
• Founder of Mike Pritula Academy: A leading online HR academy offering 135+ courses and home to one of the largest HR communities with over 200,000 members.
• Creator of the most comprehensive HR Audit Checklist and the HR Competency Model used by professionals globally.
• Holder of globally recognized certifications including PHRi, SHRM-CP, and HCI sHRBP, ensuring that I bring industry-leading knowledge to every course.
• HR automation expert who has implemented tools like BambooHR, 15Five, PeopleForce, and many others to streamline operations in leading companies.
• A trusted advisor and keynote speaker, with over 5 million views on my articles and presentations.
• Youtube Silver Button holder for my Educational HR channel
What Have I Achieved?
• Recognized as one of the Top 10 HR Leaders in CIS.
• Named HR Person of the Year in Ukraine (2018) and Belarus (2017).
• Authored two career-defining books, “Resume for a Million” and “AI in HR”, helping professionals land dream jobs and prepare for the future of HR.
• First to launch HRCI Certification Prep Courses in over 10 countries, bringing global certifications to a wider audience.
• Designed and led 50+ high-impact HR projects across diverse industries.
My Career Journey: Proven Expertise in Transforming Businesses
From multinational corporations to innovative startups, I have played key HR leadership roles in companies like Wargaming, Preply, iDeals, and Alfa Bank. My accomplishments include:
• Building four high-performing HR teams from scratch to drive organizational success.
• Leading HR transformations, such as implementing OKR systems, enhancing recruitment strategies, and driving employee engagement.
• Scaling operations with innovative solutions, including automation of key HR processes.
What Will You Gain from My Courses?
1. Practical Skills in HR and Leadership: Learn actionable strategies that can be applied immediately in your role.
2. Mastery of Operational Excellence: Discover frameworks to optimize workflows and improve efficiency.
3. Advanced Tools and Technology: Harness AI and automation tools to revolutionize your HR practices.
4. Global Expertise: Access insights from my experience across diverse industries and cultures.
Why Am I the Right Instructor for You?
My courses are built on real-world experience. I’ve faced the challenges you’re encountering, solved them, and refined strategies that work. Whether you’re just starting your HR career or are a seasoned professional, my programs will empower you to achieve your goals.
I don’t just teach concepts; I equip you with practical tools, templates, and step-by-step frameworks to ensure you can take immediate action.
Are you ready to unlock your full potential and become a leader in HR and operations? Enroll today and join thousands of professionals who have transformed their careers with my guidance. Let’s get started! ⇣