The COVID-19 pandemic brought about a seismic shift in how and where people work. Remote and hybrid work models have become the new normal for many organizations and employees. As we look ahead, the data shows that this transition to more flexible work arrangements is here to stay.
Let’s dive into 30 of the most compelling remote and hybrid work statistics and trends:
Cost Savings and Productivity Effects of Hybrid Work
1. Companies can save up to $10,600 per employee that works remotely.
2. 79% of managers feel their team is more productive when working remotely.
3. An overwhelming 80% of companies report their employees’ productivity was “somewhat or much higher” during the past 24 months.
4. 58% of employees said that their productivity increased by hybrid work.
Employee Preferences and Attitudes Towards Hybrid Work
5. Over 95% of workers want to work from home online.
6. 65% of employees prefer to work remotely 100% of the time.
7. 54% of people want to work fully remotely, 41% want to work a hybrid schedule, and only 5% of employees want to work in the office full-time.
8. Six in 10 employees with remote-capable jobs want a hybrid work arrangement.
9. 28.7% of employees desire a job where they can always work remotely at home.
Work-Life Balance and Health
10. The top health benefit of working from home is decreased stress.
11. 71% of remote workers believe that remote work helps them balance their work and personal lives.
12. Remote workers have the lowest stress levels compared to hybrid workers and in-office employees.
Career Impact and Relationships
13. 63% of remote workers think working at home neither helps nor hurts their chances of getting ahead in their jobs.
14. 46% of workers find building relationships with their remote colleagues easier than their in-office colleagues.
15. 79% of those who work remotely all the time say their managers trust them a lot.
Future of Hybrid Work and Trends
16. By 2025, up to 36.2 million Americans will be working remotely.
17. As of 2023, 12.7% of full-time employees work from home, while 28.2% work a hybrid model.
18. 90% of employers plan to offer some hybrid model in the future.
Employee Engagement and Retention
19. Exclusively remote and hybrid employees tend to have significantly higher employee engagement than on-site workers.
20. Six in 10 exclusively remote employees say they are extremely likely to search for employment elsewhere if they are not allowed remote flexibility.
21. 14% of employees say they will not return to working on-site if their employers require it.
Technology and Communication for Hybrid Work
22. 80% of workers experience lost time due to technical difficulties during online/hybrid meetings.
23. 64% of respondents feel that their company uses too many communication platforms.
24. 83% of respondents say good technology was important to them when working.
Office Return and Policies
25. 56% of hiring managers believe working remotely has gone better than expected.
26. 69% of respondents believe that their company requires them to work from the office because of traditional work expectations.
27. 87% of executives anticipate altering their real estate protocols over the next 12 months.
Commuting and Flexibility
28. 1 in 3 workers (33%) spend 31-45 minutes commuting one-way.
29. 1 in 4 workers (25%) would sacrifice 15% of their annual salary for flexible working hours.
Side Hustles and Additional Work
30. Almost half (46%) of workers are “polyworking” with a side hustle or additional job, and a further 36% plan on starting one in the future.
Remote and Hybrid Work Models Offer Major Benefits
The data is clear – remote and hybrid work models offer major benefits for both employers and employees. As we look to the future, the ability to work flexibly will continue to be a key priority and competitive advantage in attracting and retaining top talent.
Organizations that embrace this evolution in how and where work gets done will be best positioned to thrive in the years ahead. The remote work genie is out of the bottle, and it’s not going back in.
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References:
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