Key elements of a hybrid workplace culture, including technological functionality, the proportion of time spent working, and the experience of autonomy, are linked to employee engagement, organizational culture, and work-life balance. This paper aims to find out how to understand the psychological insights of hybrid workplace culture and their influences on the organizational culture, employee engagement and work-life balance, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), productivity & work satisfaction, and work stress. These concepts have received particular attention with the ongoing global pandemic. Consequently, the literature review highlights the insights gained from psychology regarding the workforce in organizations. In this context, the interplay between leadership, work-life balance, productivity, and stress emerges as a compelling and pertinent subject for investigation.

Design/Methodology/Approach: This study adopts the approach of a philosophical/conceptual discussion. The  review of hybrid workplace leadership, employee engagement, work life balance, impact on productivity and work stress from 1978 to 2022. The studies were explored using keyword searches such as “hybrid workplace”, “remote working”, “work from home”, “psychological factors” and “workplace culture”, from the selected databases, namely, Scopus, Web of Science and Emerald, Science Direct, Wiley and Google Scholar.

Findings: This study finds that different psychological factors like leadership, employee engagement, work life balance and diversity, impact on productivity and work stress play crucial role in development of an ideal hybrid workplace culture. The results of this research indicate several practical applications for organizations, executives, and human resources professionals. The objective is to enhance the psychological well-being of employees, ensuring they feel secure, appreciated, and prepared to perform their duties effectively.