{"id":1883,"date":"2023-05-05T07:00:43","date_gmt":"2023-05-05T07:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/?p=1883"},"modified":"2026-02-26T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T00:00:00","slug":"remote-work-statistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/collaboration\/remote-work-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"Remote Work Statistics 2026: Trends and Factors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"translation-block\">As remote work continues to reshape the professional world, understanding the latest data can provide valuable insights into the future direction of the workforce.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">However, we must dig deeper to answer questions such as <em>\u201c<\/em>What is the future of remote work in 2026?<em>\u201d<\/em> and \u201cIs remote work increasing or decreasing?\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">After all, remote work is no longer a mere experiment brought on by COVID-19, but an established work model for millions of employees globally.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">We\u2019ll examine the most relevant remote work statistics and the percentage of remote workers in 2026 to see how they relate to emerging working-from-home trends.&nbsp;Finally, we\u2019ll reflect on the opinions of both remote workers and employers to see whether their expectations for remote work in 2026 align.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Remote-work-statistics_cover.jpg\" alt=\"Remote-work-statistics 2026_cover\" class=\"wp-image-13403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Remote-work-statistics_cover.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Remote-work-statistics_cover-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Remote-work-statistics_cover-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Remote-work-statistics_cover-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Remote-work-statistics_cover-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list key-takeaways\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Throughout 2025, 75% of employees engaged in some form of remote work for at least part of the year.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Flexibility is on the rise \u2014 notably, 40% of workers would seek out other job opportunities if required to return to the office full-time.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Hybrid creep, a phenomenon referring to employers steadily introducing more on-site stipulations, was prevalent throughout 2024 and 2025. And employees are feeling the pressure, with 30% of remote and hybrid workers feeling that working from home lowers their chances for professional growth.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Remote and hybrid employees credit flexible work arrangements with improving their work-life balance (67%), boosting overall satisfaction (54%), and enhancing wellbeing (44%).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Polyworking was also a relevant remote work trend throughout 2025, as 28% of employees admitted to having additional jobs or side hustles.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">On the whole, managers view remote work positively, with 69% stating it has made their teams more productive.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">With hybrid and remote work redefining the way we organize work, 93% of executives emphasize that the right technology is essential for business success.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"statistics-that-answer-the-question-why-remote-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Statistics that answer the question: \u201cWhy remote work?\u201d&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Buffer\u2019s \u201d<a href=\"https:\/\/buffer.com\/state-of-remote-work\/2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State of Remote Work<\/a>\u201d report revealed that <strong>68% of people consider <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/remote-worker-employee-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>remote work<\/strong><\/a><strong> a positive experience. <\/strong>It\u2019s encouraging that no one said that remote work was or is a negative experience for them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">What\u2019s more, according to the same report, <strong>98% of respondents<\/strong> said they would:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Work remotely (at least part of the time) for the rest of their careers and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Recommend remote work to coworkers, friends, and family.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">According to an Owl Labs report \u2014 \u201d<a href=\"https:\/\/resources.owllabs.com\/hubfs\/_2023H2\/2023%20State%20of%20Hybrid%20Work%20(Global)\/23%20SOHW%20Summary%20Download%20PDFs\/Owl%20Labs%20SOHW23%20-%20US.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State of Hybrid Work 2023<\/a>\u201d \u2014 66% of respondents said working from home should be a legal right. In their US-based survey, Owl Labs also found that 29% of hybrid and remote workers would expect a pay rise if forced to return to the office full-time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">But why do people want to work from home?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The \u201d<a href=\"https:\/\/owllabs.com\/state-of-hybrid-work\/2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State of Hybrid Work 2025<\/a>\u201d report continued to explore remote work trends, finding that employees place the greatest value on flexibility regarding when and where they work. Specifically, the latest numbers indicate that 41% of employees achieve a better work-life balance when working from home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Now that we&#8217;ve covered the initial figures, let\u2019s take a deeper look at the remote work statistics for 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"891\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GENERAL-REMOTE-WORK-DATA-2050-scaled.webp\" alt=\"GENERAL REMOTE WORK DATA 2050\" class=\"wp-image-13823\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.34804902208324434;width:788px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GENERAL-REMOTE-WORK-DATA-2050-scaled.webp 891w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GENERAL-REMOTE-WORK-DATA-2050-104x300.webp 104w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GENERAL-REMOTE-WORK-DATA-2050-356x1024.webp 356w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GENERAL-REMOTE-WORK-DATA-2050-768x2207.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GENERAL-REMOTE-WORK-DATA-2050-713x2048.webp 713w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GENERAL-REMOTE-WORK-DATA-2050-4x12.webp 4w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 891px) 100vw, 891px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">General remote work data 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-remote-work-is-a-choice\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">#1: Remote work is a choice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The 2025 research from The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) regarding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cipd.org\/en\/knowledge\/reports\/flexible-hybrid-working\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hybrid and remote work practices<\/a> reveals that for many companies, remote work is a common choice. Namely, 91% of organizations operating in the UK offer some type of flexible arrangement, with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">51% supporting full-time remote work or on an ad hoc basis, while<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">55% provide part-time hours.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">According to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pewresearch.org\/short-reads\/2025\/01\/13\/many-remote-workers-say-theyd-be-likely-to-leave-their-job-if-they-could-no-longer-work-from-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">remote work survey<\/a> from the Pew Research Center,\u200b\u200b <strong>75% of employed adults worked from home at least some part of 2025<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>That\u2019s not that surprising, given that<\/strong> <strong>in 2024, hybrid work was on the rise, <\/strong>as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flexindex.com\/stats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">62% of US companies<\/a> offered flexible work hours, driving the increase of hybrid workers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Moreover, many people prefer working from home \u2014 so much so that Owl Labs found that if hybrid and remote workers were to lose their flexible arrangements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">40% would begin searching for a new job with the desired flexibility,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">22% would anticipate to see a salary increase, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">5% would outright quit.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Going back further to 2024, <a href=\"https:\/\/owllabs.com\/state-of-hybrid-work\/2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Owl Labs\u2019 report on hybrid work<\/a> revealed that <strong>1 in 3 workers (31%) said they would start looking for a new job, while 6% said they would quit if<\/strong> their employer eliminated the flexibility to work remotely.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Earlier data from the \u201d<a href=\"https:\/\/resources.owllabs.com\/hubfs\/2022-10_SORW\/Owl-Labs-State-of-Remote-Work-2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State of Remote Work 2022<\/a>\u201d report revealed that interest in <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/hybrid-remote-work-models\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">remote and hybrid work<\/a> rose by 24% and 16%, respectively, compared to findings from previous years. Conversely, interest in in-office work dropped by 24%.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The preference for WFH positions persists today. Although companies tightened their in-office requirements throughout 2025 \u2014 a phenomenon dubbed \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/hybrid-creep-employers-increasing-rto-days-office-2025-9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hybrid creep<\/a>\u201d \u2014 employees still prefer remote and hybrid arrangements over being in the office full-time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\n<div class=\"banner banner-light pumble-gradient-templates\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <h2 class=\"translation-block text-2xl !mb-4\">Master remote work with Pumble by CAKE.com<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"translation-block !text-sm\">Create an engaging digital environment in Pumble &amp; a strong foundation for work-from-home productivity.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex space-x-4 translation-block\">\n            <a class=\"rounded-md px-6 py-2 bg-white\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/solutions\/remote-work\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-learn\/src\/images\/pumble\/banners\/templates@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-learn\/src\/images\/pumble\/banners\/templates.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"2-remote-work-contributes-to-happiness\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">#2: Remote work contributes to happiness&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">One of the emerging remote work trends in 2026 is the array of advantages employees associate with remote and hybrid work. In the 2025 research from CIPD, respondents highlighted the following benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Improved work-life balance<\/strong> <strong>(67%)<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Increased employee satisfaction (54%)<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Higher employee retention rates (45%)<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Better employee wellbeing (44%)<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In the \u201cState of Hybrid Work 2024\u201d report by Owl Labs, employees reported that hybrid work affected their happiness in the following ways:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>84% ate <\/strong><strong>healthier<\/strong> food when working at home and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>51% <\/strong><strong>achieved<\/strong><strong> a better work-life balance<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In fact, <strong>71% of respondents <\/strong><strong>agreed<\/strong><strong> that flexible working hours contribute to a healthy work-life balance<\/strong>, which is integral to their happiness (at work or otherwise). What\u2019s more, 25% of them would be willing to take a 15% pay cut to get more flexible working hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">According to an earlier Buffer\u2019s report, remote and hybrid workers preferred their work models because they allowed them to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Have a flexible schedule \u2014 22%,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Choose how they spend their time \u2014 19%, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Choose their work location \u2014 13%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\ud83c\udf93 <strong>Pumble Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">If you need help setting work-life boundaries as a remote worker, we have just the right tips for you here:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/work-life-boundaries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Set Work-Life Boundaries<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"3-highly-educated-employees-with-higher-incomes-choose-remote-work-more-often\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">#3: Highly educated employees with higher incomes choose remote work more often<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/opub\/btn\/volume-14\/telework-trends.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bureau of Labor Statistics telework report<\/a> from 2025 shows a clear <strong>correlation between education levels and remote work adoption rates among US employees<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table responsive\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Education Level<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>% Who Teleworked (Total)<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>% Teleworked Some Hours<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>% Teleworked All Hours<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Less than high school<\/strong><\/td><td>3.5%<\/td><td>1.8%<\/td><td>1.7%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>High school graduate (no college)<\/strong><\/td><td>8.9%<\/td><td>3.9%<\/td><td>5.0%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Some college or associate degree<\/strong><\/td><td>18.9%<\/td><td>8.5%<\/td><td>10.4%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Bachelor&#8217;s degree and higher<\/strong><\/td><td>38.8%<\/td><td>22.1%<\/td><td>16.7%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Bachelor&#8217;s degree only<\/strong><\/td><td>37.3%<\/td><td>19.9%<\/td><td>17.3%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Advanced degree<\/strong><\/td><td>41.3%<\/td><td>25.4%<\/td><td>15.8%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">As the Pew Research Center reported in 2023, <strong>highly educated employees earning higher salaries are more likely to say they can work from home<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table responsive\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>How common is remote work, depending on income&nbsp;<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Percentage<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Upper income<\/td><td>67%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Middle income<\/td><td>56%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lower income<\/td><td>53%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Further reporting supports these figures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Findings by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stlouisfed.org\/on-the-economy\/2024\/dec\/trends-work-from-home-us-insights-six-datasets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis<\/a> showed that remote work was more prevalent in 2024 compared to pre-pandemic years, particularly among higher-educated and higher-paid workers. This apparent \u201ceducation gap\u201d highlights the fact that <strong>remote work is most accessible to employees who hold bachelor\u2019s or advanced degrees<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\ud83c\udf93 <strong>Pumble Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Many college-educated individuals choose to pursue their careers while traveling and living abroad. To learn more about this intersection between remote work and the digital nomad lifestyle, check out this resource:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/digital-nomad-visa\/statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Digital Nomad Statistics<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"statistics-showing-where-remote-employees-work-from\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Statistics showing where remote employees work from<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">What does working from home really look like?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Buffer\u2019s findings show that post-pandemic, <strong>82% of remote workers choose their homes as their primary work location<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Only 5% stated they work from coworking spaces, while 2% preferred to work in coffee shops or other locations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">But, while most remote employees worked from the comfort of their homes, some decided to relocate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.census.gov\/library\/stories\/2025\/01\/return-home-migration.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US Census Bureau report<\/a> shows that, in 2024, approximately <strong>40% of remote workers took advantage of flexible work to move from high-cost urban centers to more affordable regions<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Buffer\u2019s \u201cState of Remote Work\u201d<em> <\/em>report from 2023 stated that <strong>60% of remote workers <\/strong>preferred the remote work model because it allows them to choose where they live.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In 2021, at the peak of remote work, the numbers were even higher \u2014 about 78% of Owl Labs\u2019 \u201cState of Remote Work 2021\u201d study participants stated that they moved away from an urban location due to remote work.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1142\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GENERAL-REMOTE-WORK-DATA-2062-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Interesting facts about remote work in 2026\" class=\"wp-image-13674\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.44609665427509293;width:718px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GENERAL-REMOTE-WORK-DATA-2062-scaled.webp 1142w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GENERAL-REMOTE-WORK-DATA-2062-134x300.webp 134w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GENERAL-REMOTE-WORK-DATA-2062-457x1024.webp 457w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GENERAL-REMOTE-WORK-DATA-2062-768x1722.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GENERAL-REMOTE-WORK-DATA-2062-685x1536.webp 685w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GENERAL-REMOTE-WORK-DATA-2062-914x2048.webp 914w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GENERAL-REMOTE-WORK-DATA-2062-5x12.webp 5w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1142px) 100vw, 1142px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Interesting facts about remote work in 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"statistics-showing-the-overall-impact-of-remote-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Statistics showing the overall impact of remote work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/401384\/indicator-hybrid-work.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hybrid work indicator by Gallup<\/a> tracks and analyzes the experiences of remote, hybrid, and on-site employees. The 2025 insights indicate that when working from home:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">64% of employees use their time more efficiently, while&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">61% experience less fatigue or <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/how-to-recover-from-burnout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">burnout<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">But are remote workers more productive than in-office counterparts?Here\u2019s what we can learn from <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/how-to-boost-productivity-at-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">employee productivity<\/a> statistics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Owl Labs\u2019 data for 2025 shows that productivity is still intact. Around <strong>70% of managers said that remote or hybrid work <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/collaboration\/productive-teams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>makes their teams more productive<\/strong><\/a>, while only 12% said it makes them less productive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">However, there seems to have been a mismatch between men and women in previous years.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">According to data cited in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flexjobs.com\/blog\/post\/men-women-experience-remote-work-survey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FlexJobs\u2019 survey<\/a> from 2021, <strong>80% of female<\/strong> <strong>respondents<\/strong> considered remote work one of the most important factors when looking for a new job, compared to <strong>52% of men<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">However, these numbers seem to have stabilized, at least when it comes to college-educated women and men working from home in 2025. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/siepr.stanford.edu\/publications\/essay\/working-home-2025-five-key-facts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WFH data from SIEPR<\/a> (Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research), the number of men and women working remotely remains nearly equal across all regions of the world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Let\u2019s go into greater detail and examine the impact of remote work in 2026 across:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Genders,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Generations,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Industries, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Countries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"statistics-showing-the-impact-of-remote-work-across-genders\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Statistics showing the impact of remote work across genders&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">As we\u2019ve mentioned, there has been a significant discrepancy between the genders when it comes to the desire (or lack thereof) to return to the office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">During the initial surge of RTO mandates in 2023, men were more likely to hustle back into offices than women, according to data from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/news.release\/pdf\/atus.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bureau of Labor Statistics report<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">However, in 2024, we saw slightly <strong>more male employees working from home<\/strong> \u2014 49.6% compared to 46.4% of female remote workers, as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscareerinstitute.edu\/blog\/50-eye-opening-remote-work-statistics-for-2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US Career Institute<\/a> reports.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Whether men and women were in the office or at home in 2025 depended on whether they had children. According to findings from SIEPR, <strong>parents with children were more likely to be working following a hybrid work schedule with 1\u20133 days of at-home work per week<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Let\u2019s look at some differences between genders regarding remote work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"women-are-still-more-likely-to-work-from-home\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Women are still more likely to work from home<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Despite the varying statistics, <strong>women still predominantly prefer working from home<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">This desire to work remotely is even more intense for women with children. SIEPR found that, on average, women with children wanted to work from home 2.66 days a week. For women without children, that number fell to 2.53.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In contrast, the work-from-home preferences of men with children and those without are much more aligned. Even so, men with children do show a slightly higher preference for remote work than their peers without children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">During 2025, parenthood continued to influence remote work preferences \u2014 <strong>49% of women <\/strong>(compared to 43% of men) reported they\u2019d be likely to leave their jobs if the option to work from home was no longer available.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The McKinsey report \u201d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/capabilities\/people-and-organizational-performance\/our-insights\/women-in-the-workplace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Women in the Workplace 2024<\/a>\u201d shows that 9 out of 10 women gravitated towards remote work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">This is consistent with Owl Labs\u2019 report from 2022, which shows that the inclination of women to work from home was much higher than that of men.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table responsive\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Preferred working style<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Women<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Men<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Remote&nbsp;<\/td><td>46%<\/td><td>39%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hybrid<\/td><td>34%<\/td><td>37%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>In-office<\/td><td>19%<\/td><td>24%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Even in 2019, women accounted for 56% of all home-based workers, ILO reported in their \u201d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilo.org\/publications\/flagship-reports\/world-employment-and-social-outlook-trends-2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Working from home<\/a>\u201d report.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">But why do women have a greater tendency to work from home?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In addition to being employees, most women across the globe are also <strong>homemakers and caregivers<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">By working from home, they can <strong>combine their many care responsibilities with paid work,<\/strong> even if it means working longer hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Research on <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/blog\/gender-inequality-in-unpaid-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gender inequality in unpaid work<\/a>, done by <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAKE.com<\/a>, showed that <strong>women spend more time than men on unpaid domestic work<\/strong>, specifically:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Child care \u2014 women spent 39.45% of their time caring for children, and men spent 33.37% on that activity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Meal preparation \u2014 women spent 31.9% of their time on this chore, compared to 17.4% of the time men spent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">House cleaning \u2014 women cleaned for 22.65% of their time, while men devoted 18.2% of their time to this chore.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Laundry \u2014 7.79% of women\u2019s time was devoted to this chore, while men didn\u2019t report laundry as a chore in this survey.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">According\u200b\u200b to this report, <strong>women do 58% of unpaid labor, while men do 42%.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"women-handle-work-life-balance-better-than-men\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Women handle work-life balance better than men<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Let\u2019s explore what benefits women and men can enjoy when working from home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">According to Pew Research Center findings, working from home makes it equally easy for men and women to balance work and personal life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Yet, women seem to handle working from home better than men when it comes to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Getting work done,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Meeting deadlines, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Advancing their careers.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Also, as the McKinsey report highlights, women report experiencing fewer <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/microaggressions-in-the-workplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">microaggressions<\/a> when working remotely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table responsive\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Remote work makes it\u2026<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Women<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Men<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Easier to balance work and personal life<\/td><td>46%<\/td><td>39%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Easier to get work done and meet deadlines<\/td><td>34%<\/td><td>37%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Easier to advance in their career<\/td><td>19%<\/td><td>24%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"men-are-more-likely-to-work-10-additional-hours-a-week-when-working-remotely\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Men are more likely to work 10+ additional hours a week when working remotely&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Putting in more hours seems to be reserved for men, the Owl Labs 2024 report revealed. They were 41% more likely to work 10+ additional hours per week.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Additionally, Owl Labs found that in 2025, men were more likely to relocate for a flexible work location. While 59% of women would sacrifice their pay for a more flexible arrangement, 66% men stated they would do the same.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In contrast, women report working the same hours as they did when working in the office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">However, data shows that gendered differences persist and that women focus more on family tasks. For example, a 2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1111\/peps.12559\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ohio State University study<\/a> examining dual-earner couples underscores that women who work remotely are more likely to feel the need to complete more chores than their partners.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">These blurred lines between work and life may sometimes lead to burnout and a sense of guilt.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"women-report-being-more-productive-in-remote-settings\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Women report being more productive in remote settings<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">A 2024 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/opub\/btn\/volume-13\/remote-work-productivity.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a> report revealed an overall <strong>positive correlation between remote work and productivity increase across 61 industries<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Yet, women reported being slightly more productive than men, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shrm.org\/topics-tools\/news\/viewpoint-remote-work-depends-gender-ethnicity-industry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2021 SHRM study<\/a> shows.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">For example, <strong>40% of women<\/strong> said they are more productive in a remote work environment, while only <strong>35% of men<\/strong> felt the same way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">However, data from a <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.aom.org\/doi\/abs\/10.5465\/annals.2020.0384?journalCode=annals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2023 study<\/a> titled \u201cVirtuality at Work: A Double-Edged Sword for Women\u2019s Career Equality?\u201dwarns that while flexible and remote work allows women to manage non-work demands, they might also <strong>reduce women&#8217;s opportunities in the workplace<\/strong>, primarily regarding countering social stereotypes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"statistics-showing-the-impact-of-remote-work-across-generations\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Statistics showing the impact of remote work across generations&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">There are currently <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdueglobal.edu\/education-partnerships\/generational-workforce-differences-infographic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5 generations making up the global workforce<\/a>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Traditionalist (1928\u20131945),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Baby Boomer (1946\u20131964),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Generation X (1965\u20131980),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Millennial (1981\u20131994), and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Generation Z (1995\u20142010).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Today\u2019s workforce mainly consists of Millennials and Gen Zs, whose diverse, people-oriented, and socially responsible worldviews challenge companies to reevaluate their business practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Millennials now comprise about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/sites\/dolgov\/files\/ETA\/opder\/DASP\/Trendlines\/posts\/2024_08\/Trendlines_August_2024.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>36% of the US workforce<\/strong><\/a>, making them the largest demographic in the workforce.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In 2024, the US work market counted <strong>50 million Gen Z employees<\/strong>, CAKE.com reports in their 2024 <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/blog\/gen-z-workforce-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gen Z Effect report<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Moreover, 2024 marked the year that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/gen-z-millennials-baby-boomers-jobs-employment-changes-glassdoor-report-2023-11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gen Z overtook Baby Boomers<\/a> in the work market.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">But how has remote work impacted these two (and other) generations?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"most-gen-z-and-millennials-used-to-want-a-hybrid-or-on-site-work-arrangement\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Most Gen Z and Millennials used to want a hybrid or on-site work arrangement&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deloitte.com\/content\/dam\/assets-shared\/legacy\/docs\/about\/2022\/deloitte-2022-genz-millennial-survey.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Deloitte\u2019s 2023 survey<\/a>, <strong>77% of Gen Zs and 75% of Millennials<\/strong> said they would start looking for a new job if their company required them to return to the office full time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">However, their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deloitte.com\/content\/dam\/assets-shared\/docs\/campaigns\/2024\/deloitte-2024-genz-millennial-survey.pdf?dlva=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2024 survey<\/a> edition exposed some changes on that front. Namely, 64% of Gen Z and 66% of Millennials stated they work in companies that recently mandated a return to the office.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Most workers now work fully on-site across both generations \u2014 but have mixed feelings about it, nonetheless.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table responsive\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Generations<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>On-site work model<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Fully remote work model<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Hybrid work model<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Gen Z&nbsp;<\/td><td>51%&nbsp;<\/td><td>15%&nbsp;<\/td><td>35%&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Millennials<\/td><td>57%&nbsp;<\/td><td>11%&nbsp;<\/td><td>33%&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Overall, both <strong>Millennials and Gen Z workers cite more positive effects of the RTO policy<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Specifically, 28% of Millennials and 26% of Gen Z workers feel <strong>more engaged<\/strong> with their organizations and coworkers when working on-site, and almost the same amount of respondents (27% and 25%, respectively) reported <strong>having better routines and structure at work<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>The negative impact of on-site work included the financial side<\/strong> (for 17% of Millennials and 21% of Gen Z) and <strong>decreased productivity<\/strong> (for 17% of Millennials and 18% of Gen Z respondents).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The \u201d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.deloitte.com\/global\/en\/issues\/work\/genz-millennial-survey.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2025 Gen Z and Millennial Survey<\/a>\u201d from Deloitte notes that most Gen Z employees began their careers during the COVID-19 pandemic. These circumstances may have shaped their views on work-life balance, influencing which aspects they most appreciate in a job.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"more-than-half-of-millennials-and-gen-zs-are-considering-a-job-change\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">More than half of Millennials and Gen Zs are considering a job change&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">For Millennials and Gen Zs, <a href=\"https:\/\/fortune.com\/2025\/09\/11\/job-hopping-gen-z-early-career-stay-one-year-in-role-disloyalty-development-ai-disruption-junior-roles-dissappearing-villains\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">job changes aren\u2019t uncommon<\/a>. These generations know what they want in an employer and aren\u2019t afraid to keep looking until they find a perfect match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In 2024, over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/quitting-jobs-higher-pay-economic-confidence-growing-gen-z-millennials-2024-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">90% of Gen Zs and Millennials<\/a> were expected to give a positive answer to whether they were considering looking for a new job. This was a huge spike compared to previous years.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/worklab\/work-trend-index\/great-expectations-making-hybrid-work-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft\u2019s report<\/a> titled \u201dGreat Expectations: Making Hybrid Work Work\u201d, 52% of Gen Z and Millennials changed jobs in 2023. These numbers were the same in 2022.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Interestingly, the prevalence of artificial intelligence (AI) is changing what types of jobs Gen Z and Millennials look for, according to Deloitte\u2019s 2025 survey. Around <strong>66% of Gen Zs and 68% of Millennials stated they would search for jobs safe from AI-powered disruption<\/strong> \u2014 like trades or manual labor, for example.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"both-millennials-and-gen-z-are-okay-with-leaving-their-current-jobs\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Both Millennials and Gen Z are okay with leaving their current jobs&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">With both generations taking up a majority of the workforce, there has been a more positive shift toward <a href=\"https:\/\/www.concordia.ca\/cunews\/offices\/provost\/cce\/2025\/03\/04\/why-navigating-the-new-workforce-demands-upskilling-and-job-fluidity.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">career fluidity<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">According to Deloitte\u2019s insights from 2025, approximately <strong>31% of Gen Z workers intend to change their jobs in the following two years<\/strong>. As Millennials are further along in their career trajectories, only 17% plan to switch employers in two years\u2019 time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">When we look 5 years ahead, the numbers are even higher. According to a 2024 Deloitte report, more than half of <strong>Gen Z respondents (53%) and 49% of Millennials don\u2019t plan on staying at their current job for longer than 5 years<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In their 2023 survey, Deloitte reported that nearly a quarter of Gen Zs (23%) and 13% of Millennials planned to leave their jobs within the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Things have stayed consistent with Deloitte\u2019s 2022 survey, which discovered that 40% of Gen Zs and almost 24% of Millennials would like to leave their jobs within two years.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"flexibility-and-pay-are-the-main-reasons-for-job-hopping-among-millennials-and-gen-z\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Flexibility and pay are the main reasons for job-hopping among Millennials and Gen Z<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In their report, Deloitte found that pay is the main reason Millennials and Gen Zs left a role in the last two years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Moreover, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.randstad.com\/press\/2025\/genz-workplace-blueprint\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">research on job-hopping<\/a> reveals that the average tenure for Gen Z workers in the first 5 years of their professional career is approximately one year. By comparison, for Millennials and Gen X employees, the average is 1.8 and 2.8 years, respectively.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">According to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qureos.com\/hiring-guide\/gen-z-statistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2024 survey from Qureos<\/a>, Gen Z and Millennials cited the following motivators to stay in a company:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Impact on society \u2014 93%,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Work-life balance \u2014 77%,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Diversity and inclusion \u2014 77%,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Health insurance \u2014 70%, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Competitive salary \u2014 63%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">These findings suggest that Gen Zs and Millennials would much rather have a better work-life balance (achieved through remote and hybrid work) than a higher paycheck.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"millennials-and-gen-z-are-likely-to-earn-more-money-through-side-jobs-and-businesses\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Millennials and Gen Z are likely to earn more money through side jobs and businesses&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">According to Intuit\u2019s 2024 survey, nearly two-thirds <strong>(66%) of Millennials and Gen Zs have started or planned to start a side hustle in late 2024<\/strong>. Moreover, 65% planned to continue their business endeavors through 2025.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Surprisingly, Owl Labs\u2019 \u201cState of Hybrid Work\u201d report for 2023 showed that 68%\u200b\u200b of people with another job, side business, or project were actually <strong>in-office workers<\/strong>. Only 27% were remote or hybrid workers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The<em> <\/em>\u201cState of Hybrid Work\u201d report for 2025 reveals that polyworking continues to be a feature of the modern workforce, with <strong>28% of employees having side hustles or additional jobs.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"millennials-and-gen-z-appreciate-the-benefits-of-both-remote-and-on-site-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Millennials and Gen Z appreciate the benefits of both remote and on-site work&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">For Millennials and Gen Z, the benefits of remote work used to vary.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In their 2023 survey, Deloitte discovered the 4 most common benefits for Gen Z and Millennial employees working remotely:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Better work-life balance,<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Saving money,<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Better productivity, <\/strong>and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Positive impact on mental health.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">However, a 2024 research paper exploring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0007681324000223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gen Z\u2019s desire for hybrid work<\/a> shows a shift toward more on-site work for Gen Z employees. Namely, Gen Z workers largely report benefits connected to on-site work, which include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Amenities and infrastructure,<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Visibility and social engagement, <\/strong>and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Better routine and structure at work<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">At the same time, Gen Z employees are reevaluating the challenges of remote working more attentively, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/workplace\/692675\/fully-remote-work-least-popular-gen-z.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gallup\u2019s findings from 2025<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The lack of meaningful, face-to-face interactions is a notable factor deterring Gen Z from working fully remotely, most likely because Gen Z is the loneliest across all 5 generations present in the workforce, as Gallup notes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1142\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/impact-of-remote-work-on-various-professionals-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"The impact of remote work on various professionals in 2026\" class=\"wp-image-13417\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.44609665427509293;width:752px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/impact-of-remote-work-on-various-professionals-scaled.jpg 1142w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/impact-of-remote-work-on-various-professionals-134x300.jpg 134w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/impact-of-remote-work-on-various-professionals-457x1024.jpg 457w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/impact-of-remote-work-on-various-professionals-768x1722.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/impact-of-remote-work-on-various-professionals-685x1536.jpg 685w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/impact-of-remote-work-on-various-professionals-914x2048.jpg 914w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/impact-of-remote-work-on-various-professionals-5x12.jpg 5w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1142px) 100vw, 1142px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The impact of remote work on various professionals in 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\ud83c\udf93 <strong>Pumble Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">If you need a little help to improve the communication between generations in your workplace, we\u2019ve prepared a few tips for you:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/improve-communication-across-generations-at-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Improve Communication Across Generations at Work<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"statistics-showing-the-impact-of-remote-work-across-industries\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Statistics showing the impact of remote work across industries&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">What industries offer the most opportunities for remote work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">What industries are the least likely to operate remotely?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Let\u2019s look at remote work statistics across different industries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"software-and-it-industries-are-the-most-likely-to-embrace-remote-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Software and IT industries are the most likely to embrace remote work&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flexjobs.com\/blog\/post\/flexjobs-remote-work-economy-index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Remote Work Index by FlexJobs<\/a> indicates that, in the final quarter of 2025, the most remote-friendly career fields were:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Project management,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Computer and IT,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Sales,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Client services, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Medical and health.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Data from Robert Half, a US-based staffing and HR consulting firm, backs these findings, showing that the tech sector was among the top industries offering either <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roberthalf.com\/us\/en\/insights\/research\/remote-work-statistics-and-trends\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fully remote or hybrid work<\/a> at the end of 2025. Specifically, the professional fields with the most flexible job opportunities were:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Marketing,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Technology,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Legal,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Finance and consulting, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Human resources.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-features\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <h2 class=\"translation-block text-2xl !mb-4\">Remote work made simple<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"translation-block !text-sm\">Make Pumble by CAKE.com your digital HQ \u2014 communicate, collaborate, and embrace remote work without distractions.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex space-x-4 translation-block\">\n            <a class=\"rounded-md px-6 py-2 bg-white\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/hq-digital\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-learn\/src\/images\/pumble\/banners\/features@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-learn\/src\/images\/pumble\/banners\/features.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"for-some-industries-and-occupations-remote-work-isnt-an-option\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">For some industries and occupations, remote work isn\u2019t an option&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The \u201d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/job-market-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UK Job Market Report<\/a>\u201d from Adzuna reveals that, in 2025, remote job postings fell to their lowest levels since 2020. In contrast, on-site vacancies have been steadily increasing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">This insight makes sense to an extent \u2014 not all professional fields can afford to implement remote work. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, <strong>the occupations and industries that cannot operate in a remote setting<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Protective service,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Personal care and service,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Construction and extraction, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Farming, fishing, and forestry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Similarly, the Flex Report shows that the top 5 industries requiring full-time in-office work in 2025 were:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Transportation and automotive \u2014 55%,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Hospitality \u2014 53%,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Education \u2014 50%,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Restaurants and food services \u2014 49%, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Government \u2014 46%.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"statistics-showing-the-impact-of-remote-work-across-countries\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Statistics showing the impact of remote work across countries&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Remote work, teleworking, or \u201cwork from anywhere\u201d looks different from country to country. Let\u2019s take a detailed look to find out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Which countries are best for remote workers in 2026?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Which parts of the world are the most attractive to digital nomads?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Which countries are still not fully embracing remote work?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"denmark-is-ranked-the-best-country-for-remote-workers\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Denmark is ranked the best country for remote workers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In their \u201d<a href=\"https:\/\/nordlayer.com\/blog\/2023-global-remote-work-index-insights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Global Remote Work Index<\/a>\u201d report, NordLayer listed the best countries to work remotely from.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">They ranked the countries based on 4 different categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Cyber security,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Economic safety,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Digital and physical infrastructure, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Social safety.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Denmark is first on the list, scoring high in all 4 categories, and is closely followed by another 9 European countries. The US and Canada are 16th and 14th on the list, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table responsive\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Top 10 countries for remote workers&nbsp;<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Points<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Denmark<\/td><td>0.874<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The Netherlands<\/td><td>0.843<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Germany<\/td><td>0.842<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spain<\/td><td>0.825<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sweden<\/td><td>0.824<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Portugal<\/td><td>0.824<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Estonia<\/td><td>0.818<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lithuania<\/td><td>0.808<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ireland<\/td><td>0.803<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Slovakia<\/td><td>0.802<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"croatia-is-the-best-for-digital-nomads\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Croatia is the best for digital nomads<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Meanwhile, other reports, such as Pumble\u2019s Digital Nomad Statistics, show what different <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/countries-with-digital-nomad-visas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">countries with digital nomad visas<\/a> offer regarding working conditions and the opportunities for exploring outside the usual 9\u20135 routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">According to Pumble\u2019s findings, <strong>Croatia was first on the list of countries most liked by digital nomads in 2024<\/strong>, closely followed by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Greece,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">South Korea,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Malaysia, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Japan.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The \u201d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalcitizensolutions.com\/report\/global-digital-nomad-report-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Global Digital Nomad Report 2025<\/a>\u201d from Global Citizens Solutions notes that many countries in Europe stand out due to their structured digital nomad frameworks. This approach makes countries such as Spain, Croatia, Malta, and Portugal highly appealing for long-term relocation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\ud83c\udf93 <strong>Pumble Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">If you\u2019re thinking about hitting the road and becoming a digital nomad, check out this page to learn the visa requirements of different countries:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/digital-nomad-visa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Digital Nomad Visa Guides<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"some-countries-have-remote-work-regulations-in-place\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Some countries have remote work regulations in place&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">When the pandemic forced many to work from home, it highlighted the challenges of remote work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">As a result, some countries have <strong>updated their <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/state-labor-laws\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>labor laws<\/strong><\/a> to regulate remote work. Although some countries already have remote work laws, certain regulations have never been implemented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Recent changes to <a href=\"https:\/\/global.lockton.com\/us\/en\/news-insights\/new-remote-working-legislation-around-the-world\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">remote work legislation<\/a> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Requiring written agreements for remote work,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Obligating employers to provide workers with the necessary equipment and cover related costs like the Internet, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Prohibiting employers from discriminating against workers based on gender, age, professional group, disability, or seniority.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In 2025, more countries, such as Costa Rica, Austria, Oman, and Columbia, have joined in enacting telework regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"france-continues-to-resist-remote-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">France continues to resist remote work&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Although remote work has changed the ways companies organize their workforce, in France, telework remains an uncommon practice. In 2024:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Less than 3%<\/strong> of private sector employees worked remotely,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>26%<\/strong> followed a hybrid arrangement, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>78%<\/strong> worked on-site full-time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">If we compare these numbers to those in more remote-friendly countries such as the US, the resistance is clear. By the end of 2024:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>13%<\/strong> of US employees were fully remote,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>61%<\/strong> worked on-site, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>26%<\/strong> were hybrid workers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/company\/press\/london-more-amenable-on-flexible-working-than-paris-new-bloomberg-intelligence-survey-finds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bloomberg survey<\/a> from November 2023 found that, in general, the French offer less flexibility to their workers. In Paris, the economic capital of France, only 7% of responders said that they have fully remote jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">On the whole, remote work arrangements remain more common in Europe and North America, reveals a comprehensive <a href=\"https:\/\/wfhresearch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Global-WFH-2025-PNAS_final_v1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2025 WFH research study<\/a>. The study also confirms what the above figures suggest \u2014 across Asia, remote work remains limited. For example, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41599-024-02770-7.epdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Japan adopted telework<\/a> during the COVID-19 pandemic, in 2026, on-site work remains the norm.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1824\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GENERAL-REMOTE-WORK-DATA-2052-1.webp\" alt=\"Remote work across countries\" class=\"wp-image-13825\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6578963470599033;width:728px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GENERAL-REMOTE-WORK-DATA-2052-1.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GENERAL-REMOTE-WORK-DATA-2052-1-197x300.webp 197w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GENERAL-REMOTE-WORK-DATA-2052-1-674x1024.webp 674w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GENERAL-REMOTE-WORK-DATA-2052-1-768x1167.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GENERAL-REMOTE-WORK-DATA-2052-1-1011x1536.webp 1011w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GENERAL-REMOTE-WORK-DATA-2052-1-8x12.webp 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Remote work across countries<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 id=\"canada-us-and-uk-companies-are-more-likely-to-allow-employees-to-work-entirely-remotely\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Canada, US, and UK companies are more likely to allow employees to work entirely remotely&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Data from WFH found that <strong>English-speaking countries are more likely to allow employees to work from home<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In countries like the US, Ireland, and Canada, employees typically spend 1.5\u20131.9 days working from home per week.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table responsive\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Country<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>The average number of days worked from home<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Canada<\/td><td>1.9<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UK<\/td><td>1.8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>USA<\/td><td>1.6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ireland<\/td><td>1.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>New Zealand<\/td><td>1.3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sweden<\/td><td>1.3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Italy<\/td><td>1.3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spain<\/td><td>1.2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>France<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">For workers in South America and Asia, the numbers are lower.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table responsive\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Country&nbsp;<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>The average number of days worked from home<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Chile<\/td><td>1.2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mexico<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>China<\/td><td>0.6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>South Korea<\/td><td>0.5<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"statistics-showing-the-most-common-remote-work-structure\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Statistics showing the most common remote work structure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Based on the time employees spend working remotely, we can make a distinction between the following work structures:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Fully remote,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Remote-first,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Hybrid and flexible hybrid,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Office occasional,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Office-first, remote allowed, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Fully on-site.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">With so many diverse choices available, what have companies implemented so far? More importantly, what are their plans for the future?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"fully-remote-work-is-on-a-steady-decline\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Fully remote work is on a steady decline&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">If we compare numbers from 2022 to 2025, we\u2019ll see that they have changed dramatically. Owl Labs\u2019 reports for these years show a <strong>steady decline in fully remote work and an increase in in-office work<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">As a result, <strong>hybrid and in-office work saw a steady rise throughout 2025, while remote structures took a slight drop<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Take a look at the numbers below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table responsive\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Type of work<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>2022<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>2023<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>2024<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>2025<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Remote<\/td><td>34%<\/td><td>7%<\/td><td>11%<\/td><td>9%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hybrid<\/td><td>25%<\/td><td>26%<\/td><td>27%&nbsp;<\/td><td>28%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>In-office<\/td><td>41%<\/td><td>66%<\/td><td>62%&nbsp;<\/td><td>63%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">A 2025 <a href=\"https:\/\/project.co\/communication-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">report from Project.co<\/a> showed similar numbers. Namely, 36% of respondents said they were in the office 5 days a week, while only 20% worked fully remotely. Meanwhile, the majority (44%) had a hybrid work pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"the-number-of-fully-remote-companies-is-stabilizing\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">The number of fully remote companies is stabilizing&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The \u201d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rw-3.com\/blog\/global-virtual-teams-survey-report-2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Global Virtual Teams Survey Report 2022<\/a>\u201d, conducted by CultureWizard, looked into remote work trends and found that about 89% of companies functioned as:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Fully remote,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Remote-first, or&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Remote-friendly companies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Today, things are different.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Although many companies are pushing for a return to the office, the Flex Index Report states that between the start of 2023 and the end of November 2023, the number of companies offering hybrid work models <strong>increased from 51% to 62%<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The numbers for 2025 were promising \u2014 <strong>66% of companies offered location flexibility<\/strong>, while only 34% required full-time in-office work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"the-structured-hybrid-model-is-on-the-rise\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">The structured hybrid model is on the rise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Many hoped that 2023 would bring a full return to the office. Instead, it was the year structured hybrid work was fully established.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">According to the 2024 \u201cFlex Index Report\u201d<em>,<\/em><em> <\/em>the <strong>structured hybrid work model rose by<\/strong> 23% compared to 2023.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">This model requires employees to work in the office for a specific number of days (or amount of time). Remote work statistics from Owl Labs\u2019 Reports for 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 suggest that <strong>many companies prefer a hybrid schedule<\/strong> over operating an entirely remote workforce.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">So, the desire for remote or hybrid work remains steady, but companies seem reluctant to fulfill it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">As you can see in the table below, the number of remote and hybrid workers kept decreasing until 2024. Then another dip happened for remote work, though <strong>the hybrid model is on a slow but steady rise<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table responsive\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Type of work model<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/th><th><strong>2021<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>2022<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>2023<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>2024<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>2025<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Fully remote<\/td><td>27%<\/td><td>18%<\/td><td>7%<\/td><td>11%&nbsp;<\/td><td>9%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hybrid model<\/td><td>60%<\/td><td>59%<\/td><td>26%<\/td><td>27%<\/td><td>28%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fully in-office\/on-site<\/td><td>13%<\/td><td>24%<\/td><td>66%<\/td><td>62%&nbsp;<\/td><td>63%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"statistics-showing-the-most-preferred-remote-work-structure\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Statistics showing the most preferred remote work structure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Buffer\u2019s \u201cState of Remote Work Report 2023\u201d states that about <strong>91% of remote employees would like to keep working in a remote setting <\/strong>\u2014 fully remote (71%) or remote-first (20%).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">As few as 1% would like to go back to the office.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table responsive\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>The most preferred remote work structure among employees<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Percentage<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Fully remote<\/td><td>71%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Remote-first<\/td><td>20%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Office occasional<\/td><td>6%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Office-first, remote allowed<\/td><td>2%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fully office based<\/td><td>1%&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Furthermore, according to Owl Labs\u2019 report for 2025, <strong>remote and flexible work were among the top factors influencing the professional lives of employees<\/strong>, with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">83% of employees mentioning flexible hours,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">82% citing flexibility in terms of work days, while<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">79% highlighting flexibility regarding location.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Yet, employees and companies have diverging preferences regarding remote work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Let\u2019s explore that in more depth in the lines below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"employers-and-employees-arent-completely-on-the-same-page-about-remote-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Employers and employees aren\u2019t completely on the same page about remote work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">As shown by the 2022<em> <\/em>and<em> <\/em>2023 Owl Labs reports, most remote workers wanted to keep working from home post-pandemic.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">What\u2019s more, their interest in remote and hybrid work remained steady throughout 2021\u20132023, as you can see from the table below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table responsive\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Preferred working style of employees<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>2021<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>2022<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>2023<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Remote<\/td><td>34%<\/td><td>42%<\/td><td>41%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hybrid<\/td><td>31%<\/td><td>36%<\/td><td>37%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>In-office<\/td><td>29%<\/td><td>22%<\/td><td>22%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In 2025, Pew Research Center found that among workers who rarely or never work from home:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">63% would work from home most or some of the time,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">19% would choose to work from home all the time, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">17% would rarely or never work from home.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">However, the data also shows that, while employees are less interested in full-time office positions, companies are less keen to go fully remote. As a result, <strong>the hybrid model is the only area where employees and employers come close to reaching common ground<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"employers-mostly-lean-toward-hybrid-work-models\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Employers mostly lean toward hybrid work models<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Although return to office mandates have been a major topic of conversation the past few years, not much seems to have changed in 2025. In fact, 73% of employees surveyed by Owl Labs stated that there\u2019s been no change in their companies\u2019 remote and hybrid work policies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">That\u2019s not surprising, given that, as the \u201c2024 State of Hybrid Work\u201d report suggests, employers were actively making efforts to better support hybrid work. The study respondents reported that, during 2024:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">50% of employers have trained managers on how to <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/managing-remote-teams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">manage their remote\/hybrid teams<\/a>,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">49% have trained employees on how to hold effective and inclusive hybrid meetings, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">47% have trained employees to use mixed real-time and <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/asynchronous-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">asynchronous methods of communication<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In the 2023 edition of the report, we first witnessed employers\u2019 willingness to compromise on a hybrid work model. Workers noticed that employers were attempting to make this compromise more appealing, as:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">63% of respondents attended training for <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/hybrid-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hybrid meetings<\/a>, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">62% said their managers had undergone training on <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/distributed-teams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">managing distributed teams<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Empower hybrid workers with Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"most-employees-also-prefer-hybrid-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Most employees also prefer hybrid work<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">It seems that hybrid work is here to stay.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The Pew Research Center study shows that this trend was strong in 2025. Namely, <strong>72%<\/strong> of hybrid employees \u2014 working from home most or some of the time \u2014 <strong>preferred<\/strong><strong> a hybrid arrangement<\/strong>. In comparison, only 24% said they\u2019d work from home all the time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">This is consistent with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwc.com\/us\/en\/library\/pulse-survey\/future-of-work.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PwC\u2019s future of work survey<\/a> in 2021, which found that more than half of employees would prefer a remote or hybrid work arrangement. Only 21% said that the nature of their work doesn\u2019t allow for remote work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"statistics-showing-how-companies-support-remote-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Statistics showing how companies support remote work&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">When the pandemic started, handling a remote team was a novelty for many managers and leaders, so they had to learn on the go.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">WorkTango\u2019s \u201d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.worktango.com\/resources\/reports\/2022-workplace-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2022 Workplace Report<\/a>\u201d revealed that\u200b\u200b about 45% of companies implemented flexible scheduling and remote work options.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The goal was to nurture employee and manager well-being and prevent burnout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Buffer\u2019s report for 2023 also recorded several ways companies facilitate remote work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>About 93% of employees said their organization trusts them to work remotely<\/strong>. Moreover, <strong>75% of remote workers said their companies help them <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/connect-remote-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>connect with colleagues at work<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The general sentiment is clear \u2014 remote and hybrid work policies yield good results in <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/pumble\/create-a-more-connected-workplace-with-pumble\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">well-connected workplaces<\/a> that prioritize trust. Here\u2019s how well companies are doing on that front in 2026.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-some-companies-offer-flexible-working-hours\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">#1: Some companies offer flexible working hours<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">For some companies, maintaining a flexible working environment is one way to support their remote workers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In 2023, 71% of workers in Buffer\u2019s survey stated that their company permits them to work remotely in some capacity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The report also revealed that 63% of employees said their companies offer flexible work, while 30% said their companies don\u2019t do this \u2014 but the employees wished they would.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">More employers have realized that flexible approaches could result in better outcomes. This comes just in time, as respondents in Own Labs 2024 survey stated that <strong>6% would quit if their employer revoked their hybrid policies, while 31% would start looking for other jobs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Yet, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtwco.com\/en-us\/news\/2024\/12\/us-companies-push-for-greater-in-office-presence-to-drive-engagement-opposing-a-leading-benefit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WTW\u2019s flexible work model survey<\/a> suggests that the flexible trend may be shifting. It reveals that as many as <strong>61% of US companies have implemented a formal policy mandating a minimum number of days a week in the office<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In 2026, this remote work trend \u2014 if we can call it that \u2014 continues, and <strong>we\u2019re seeing more organizations adopt flexible work within their hybrid work policy<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">According to the \u201d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAGv5bD-yx0\/_3DPITZXIXrBfox1ds8mKg\/edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flex Report<\/a>\u201d for Q3 of 2025, 71% of Fortune 100 companies offer their employees some kind of hybrid arrangement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">While almost half (45%) of Fortune 100 employees spend 4 or even 5 days in the office, others don\u2019t, as 35% go into the office 3 days a week. That means that full-time in-person work is reserved for only 29% of Fortune 100 employees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"2-a-small-portion-of-companies-have-a-no-meeting-days-policy\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">&nbsp;#2: A small portion of companies have a no-meeting days policy&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">According to the most recent <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/communication\/meeting-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pumble\u2019s Meeting Statistics<\/a>, people spend more time in <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/advantages-disadvantages-virtual-meetings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">virtual meetings<\/a> than ever.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Additionally, the Owl Labs report from 2025 found that, on average, employees attend 5 face-to-face meetings and 5 remote meetings each week.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Interestingly, Buffer reported that\u200b\u200b about <strong>37% of companies have implemented a no-meeting days <\/strong><strong>policy<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">An article from the University of Reading analysed the <a href=\"https:\/\/centaur.reading.ac.uk\/102394\/1\/The%20Surprising%20Impact%20of%20Meeting-Free%20Days.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">impact of zero-meeting days<\/a> and concluded that such practices:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/how-to-boost-productivity-at-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Increase productivity<\/a>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Help employees feel more independent and empowered, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Boost employee satisfaction and accountability.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-features\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <h2 class=\"translation-block text-2xl !mb-4\">Cut down on meetings, maintain productivity<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"translation-block !text-sm\">Collaborate without wasting time &amp; collaborate via DMs, file sharing, channels, and more.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex space-x-4 translation-block\">\n            <a class=\"rounded-md px-6 py-2 bg-white\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-learn\/src\/images\/pumble\/banners\/features@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-learn\/src\/images\/pumble\/banners\/features.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"3-some-companies-have-adopted-a-4-day-workweek\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">#3: Some companies have adopted a 4-day workweek&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Some companies introduced a <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/business\/4-day-work-week\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4-day workweek<\/a> (4DWW) policy to reduce the effects of burnout and stress.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">A 4-day workweek experiment conducted in the UK over 2023 that had 61 companies participate found the following results:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">71% of employees reported being less burned out,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">60% of employees reported it was easier to balance work and life,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">48% of employees reported being more satisfied with their job, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">39% of employees reported being less stressed.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Since 2023, we\u2019ve seen more companies explore the possibility of shorter workweeks. A <a href=\"https:\/\/kpmg.com\/us\/en\/articles\/2024\/kpmg-2024-ceo-outlook-pulse-survey.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2024 survey by KPMG<\/a> found that <strong>30% of large US companies<\/strong> were considering adopting the 4-day workweek.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Moreover, the <a href=\"https:\/\/4dayweek.io\/country\/usa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4 Day Week Global<\/a> pilot program, which involved 2,000 businesses across the US and Canada, found that participating companies saw:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">An 8% spike in revenue during the course of the trial,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">More free time employees could spend on personal appointments and leisure activities,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Improved wellness and mental health in the workplace, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">A one-hour decrease in time spent commuting.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"statistics-showing-the-changes-coming-with-remote-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Statistics showing the changes coming with remote work&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The global spread of remote and hybrid work has brought some changes. Let\u2019s take a deeper look into what they are.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-overall-work-conditions-changed-with-remote-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">#1: Overall work conditions changed with remote work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The majority of changes affected the workplace itself. Here\u2019s what changes respondents in Buffer\u2019s report listed:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">For 56% of respondents, <strong>communication and collaboration<\/strong> have changed since they started working remotely.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">For 53% of respondents, <strong>work hours <\/strong>have changed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">About 51% said they now <strong>engage in more <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/group-meetings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>video meetings<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Around 45% said <strong>the way they worked<\/strong> has changed.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Only 8% said that <strong>nothing has changed<\/strong> since they started working remotely.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"2-people-tend-to-work-more-when-working-remotely\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">#2: People tend to work more when working remotely&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">According to Buffer\u2019s 2023 remote work statistics, 44% of remote workers stated they <strong>worked more hours in 2023 than the previous year.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Only 24% said they worked less, and 32% asserted they worked the same hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">However, the report also states that people are feeling more energized than before \u2014 at least according to 48% of respondents. About 31% said their energy levels had not changed, while 21% said they were burnt out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"3-amid-rising-stress-levels-most-remote-workers-prioritize-mental-health\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">#3: Amid rising stress levels, most remote workers prioritize mental health&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Since some remote employees have been putting in more hours and weekend work, they have also started taking more care of their mental health.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Some companies have done the same. According to the Deloitte 2023 survey of Gen Zs and Millennials, over <strong>50% of respondents said their companies were taking mental health issues more seriously<\/strong> and taking concrete steps to improve them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">That\u2019s not to say that employees, especially those in middle-market companies, aren\u2019t still struggling with mental health challenges.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/rsmus.com\/middle-market\/workforce-mmbi.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2023 survey<\/a> by RSM International and the US Chamber of Commerce found that executives identified <strong>isolation as the top mental health stressor <\/strong>for their employees. The survey results indicate that approximately 73% of remote workers felt isolated, up from 68% the previous year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Despite these earlier findings, little has been done to remedy these issues in the past couple of years. In <strong>2024<\/strong>, Owl Labs revealed that <strong>stress levels are increasing<\/strong> in employees. Employees reported feeling<strong>:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Burnt out (26%),&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Not fairly compensated (22%)<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Feeling their mental health has decreased in the past year (17%)<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The report for 2025 notes that stress levels continue to rise. Furthermore, 68% of working parents now worry that their caregiving responsibilities could negatively impact their job performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"4-connecting-in-remote-workplaces-has-become-essential\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">#4: Connecting in remote workplaces has become essential<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Data from WorkTango\u2019s 2022 Workplace Report shows that 90% of workers find connecting in the workplace important.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">This is unsurprising, since connection in the workplace contributes significantly to an employee\u2019s:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Overall sense of happiness,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Desire to be productive, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Level of engagement in their work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In 2023, over 75% of respondents in Buffer\u2019s report stated they felt connected to their teammates. So, things seemed to be improving in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table responsive\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Level of difficulty connecting with others<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>In-office workers<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Fully remote workers<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Not challenging<\/td><td>33%<\/td><td>33%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A bit challenging<\/td><td>\/<\/td><td>11%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Somewhat challenging<\/td><td>17%<\/td><td>11%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Challenging<\/td><td>17%<\/td><td>22%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quite challenging<\/td><td>\/<\/td><td>17%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Very challenging<\/td><td>17%<\/td><td>6%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/~\/media\/mckinsey\/featured%20insights\/people%20in%20progress%20blog\/learning%20trends%202025\/2025_mckinsey%20learning%20perspective.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">McKinsey\u2019s future of work report<\/a> from 2025 highlights that there\u2019s room for further improvement. The report notes that many issues, such as burnout and disconnect, are a result of outdated mindsets and <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/collaboration\/effective-team-dynamics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">team dynamics<\/a> \u2014 both of which hinder <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/how-to-improve-employee-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">employee experience<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\ud83c\udf93 <strong>Pumble Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">If your remote team isn\u2019t feeling all that connected, we\u2019ve made a list of 16 strategies you can try to help them grow closer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/connect-remote-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Help Your Remote Team Feel More Connected<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stay connected with Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"5-there-is-a-disparity-in-trust-perceptions-between-executives-and-employees\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">#5: There is a disparity in trust perceptions between executives and employees&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">According to the \u201cFuture of Work Survey\u201d done by PwC, almost the same number of executives (77%) and employees (72%) agree that leaders and employees have a high level of trust facilitated by <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/transparent-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">transparent communication<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">However, RTO mandates have left their mark on employer-employee trust. In a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwc.com\/us\/en\/library\/trust-in-business-survey.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2024 survey by PwC<\/a>, <strong>86% of employers reported a high level of trust in their employees, while only 60% of employees felt this was true<\/strong>. The report shows that flexibility and remote work are some of the main ways employers can remedy this.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassdoor.com\/blog\/worklife-trends-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">latest research from Glassdoor<\/a> \u2014 \u201dWorklife Trends 2026\u201d \u2014 also points to <strong>a growing gap between employees and leadership<\/strong>. Namely, workers are showing an increasing lack of faith in senior leadership, especially in the following industries:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Management and consulting,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Media &amp; communication, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Technology.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Trust will continue to decay unless companies take a closer look at how <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/executive-communications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">executives communicate with their staff<\/a>. Transparency regarding organizational strategy and <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/remote-decision-making-models\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">decision making<\/a> is a simple way of ensuring employee involvement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"6-strong-workplace-relationships-are-important-in-a-remote-setting\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">#6: Strong workplace relationships are important in a remote setting&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">When people trust each other, they are more likely to establish stronger relationships, Microsoft\u2019s report stated.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Half of the remote employees said they had thriving relationships with their direct team, while 42% said they had flourishing relationships with people outside their closest team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">According to Owl Labs, employees were still predominantly concerned with relationships with their colleagues (<strong>45%<\/strong>) in 2024. That figure rose to 74% in 2025, signalling that <strong>office friendships and professional relationships continue to play a significant role in how we experience work<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Friendships could also make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deloitte.com\/us\/en\/insights\/topics\/talent\/human-capital-trends\/2020\/leading-a-multi-generational-workforce.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">managing multigenerational workforces<\/a> easier, as Deloitte reports only 10% of employers are ready to address this phenomenon.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"7-remote-work-has-affected-pay\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">#7: Remote work has affected pay<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Regardless of how pay is calculated, <strong>70%<\/strong> of respondents in Buffer\u2019s 2023 report stated their salary has been impacted by switching to remote work \u2014 that\u2019s 3% less than in 2022.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Yet, 35% said their pay is connected to a specific location, and 43% said it isn\u2019t \u2014 this is an increase from the previous year, when these numbers were around 40% and 38%, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">However, in 2024, Owl Labs reported that employee behavior changes regardless of the work model. Namely, there was a <strong>25% increase in employees demanding quick promotions and salary increases<\/strong>. In 2025, pay equity remained a top concern for 85% of employees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"statistics-on-the-challenges-of-remote-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Statistics on the challenges of remote work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Remote work brings particular challenges for both employers and employees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Here\u2019s the data on the challenges of remote work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-lack-of-proper-workplace-communication\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">#1: Lack of proper workplace communication&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Maintaining proper <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/communication-challenges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">workplace communication<\/a> still troubles the remote workforce \u2014 but <strong>not as much as it used to.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Buffer reported that only 8% of respondents said they had trouble communicating and collaborating with their teammates in 2023.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>In 2024, miscommunication in remote teams was one of the biggest concerns for managers (25%)<\/strong>, according to Owl Labs. Employers have offered training on using mixed and real-time asynchronous communication methods to remedy this.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Data from 2025 also reflects this trend, as 53% of companies provided employees with training on how to use async communication methods.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\n<div class=\"banner banner-light pumble-gradient-templates\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <h2 class=\"translation-block text-2xl !mb-4\">Keep teams connected via Pumble by CAKE.com<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"translation-block !text-sm\">Stay in the loop with a reliable employee communication app, complete with unlimited message history and video calls.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex space-x-4 translation-block\">\n            <a class=\"rounded-md px-6 py-2 bg-white\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/employee-communication-app\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-learn\/src\/images\/pumble\/banners\/templates@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-learn\/src\/images\/pumble\/banners\/templates.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\ud83c\udf93 <strong>Pumble Pro Tip&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Check out the latest statistics on workplace communication here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/communication\/communication-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Workplace Communication Statistics<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"2-staying-focused-and-motivated\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">#2: Staying focused and motivated&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Buffer\u2019s 2023 report revealed that some employees struggled with focus and motivation, as <strong>9% had trouble staying focused, while 11% had difficulty staying motivated<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Owl Labs found that reduced employee focus was also <strong>one of the major concerns for 21% of remote managers in 2024<\/strong>. At the same time, the share of employees who experience peak focus working from home is the same as the percentage of people feeling best focused in the office \u2014 41%.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">However, hybrid work seems to have become a solution for employers worried about hindering their teams\u2019 focus. CIPD\u2019s survey highlights that many organizations feel hybrid work arrangements have brought positive changes, which \u2014 besides improved motivation \u2014 include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Better employee retention rates, especially among new hires, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Stronger commitment and loyalty among employees.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"3-working-across-time-zones\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">#3: Working across time zones&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Buffer found that <strong>14% of respondents cited <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/working-across-time-zones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>working across time zones<\/strong><\/a><strong> as a remote work challenge<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">With more companies introducing RTO and hybrid models, working across time zones is less of an issue than it was when remote workers operated under the \u201cwork from anywhere\u201d policy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Of course, distributed teams still exist \u2014 especially in remote-first companies \u2014 so working across time zones remains one of the biggest challenges of 2026.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"4-work-related-stress\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">#4: Work-related stress&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Owl Labs\u2019 data for the past 3 years shows that workplace stress remains high.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In 2023, 56% of workers reported increased work stress levels compared to the previous year.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>In 2024, 43% of employees reported experiencing increased work-related stress.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The latest numbers reveal that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>51% of employees believe that their level of work-related stress hasn&#8217;t changed,&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>39% report an increase, <\/strong>while<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>10% believe there has been a decrease.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"5-difficulties-with-relationship-building\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">#5: Difficulties with relationship building<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Another issue with remote work is that it makes forming meaningful workplace relationships all the more difficult.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Data from Culture Wizard\u2019s survey confirm this \u2014 71% of respondents agree that building and maintaining relationships is a great challenge for virtual teams.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">When people have difficulty establishing solid relationships at work, they struggle with <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/phrases-to-use-to-diffuse-conflict-at-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">managing conflicts<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/disagree-respectfully-at-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">workplace disagreements<\/a> (54%) and find it harder to be spontaneous with colleagues (68%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In its \u201cWork Trend Index Special Report\u201d, Microsoft states that switching to remote and hybrid work has made rebuilding social connections and team cohesion particularly challenging for decision-makers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">According to the data, <strong>68% of decision-makers<\/strong> regard maintaining social connections within teams as one of their biggest challenges. Unfortunately, employees suffer the consequences of these hurdles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Approximately 51% feel that their relationships with coworkers outside their team have weakened, leaving 43% feeling disconnected from the company. Unless employers combat these numbers, they could see low employee satisfaction chip away at organizational success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Besides these issues, workers can also experience physical consequences that negatively affect their health. The \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/media.iwgplc.com\/IWG\/MediaCentre\/IWG_Hybrid_Working_Productivity_Report_June_2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IWG Hybrid Working Productivity Report<\/a>\u201d from 2025 states that remote workers surpass their on-site peers in taking sick leave. This disparity is, to an extent, a result of the intensified loneliness and isolation remote workers experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"6-inability-to-disconnect-after-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">#6: Inability to disconnect after work&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In Buffer\u2019s 2023 report, <strong>11% of respondents cited difficulty disconnecting after work<\/strong> as their biggest challenge. This percentage is a decrease from the previous year, when 25% of remote workers could not unplug when off the clock.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The 2023 Deloitte survey of Millennials and Gen Zs confirmed that, but the data also shows that Gen Zs aren\u2019t faring any better \u2014 <strong>\u00be of Millennials and Gen Zs<\/strong> can\u2019t disconnect from their work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">These numbers are unfortunate, as there is much to be gained from unplugging post-work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/papers.ssrn.com\/sol3\/papers.cfm?abstract_id=5394611\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Pittsburgh study<\/a> analyzing the connection between profitability and \u201cright-to-disconnect\u201d laws, which spanned 10 years, revealed the following \u2014 in countries with legislation that encourages employees to ignore work-related communication outside office hours, companies see higher revenue alongside lower operating costs. On the other hand, employees report better recovery during their after hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"7-loneliness-and-isolation\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">#7: Loneliness and isolation&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In 2024, we\u2019ve seen a slight decline in the number of people who feel lonely and isolated due to remote work. According to Owl Labs\u2019 insights from 2024, managers reported having <strong>more concerns over loneliness for remote teams (19%) than their on-site colleagues (14%), yet this is still to a lesser degree compared to previous years<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">According to Buffer, 23% of remote workers cited loneliness as their top struggle in 2023. Aside from feeling isolated at work, they also stated that loneliness is exacerbated because they stay at home all day (as remote work does not give them a reason to go out).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In 2026, these challenges persist. A comprehensive review of <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC12385570\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">loneliness and isolation during the telework era<\/a> reveals as much, reiterating that the lack of structured social environments and physical interactions typically leads to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Greater emotional strain,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Poorer job performance, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Heightened feelings of detachment.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"8-fewer-opportunities-for-career-advancement-and-growth\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">#8: Fewer opportunities for career advancement and growth&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Working remotely shouldn\u2019t hinder career development and professional growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Buffer\u2019s 2023 report dived deep into how remote work affected employees\u2019 opportunities for career advancement, with 28% of respondents stating that their company doesn\u2019t provide career growth opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Moreover, 36% of respondents said remote work facilitated their career growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">However, Owl Labs\u2019 findings from 2023 show that <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/blog\/bias-in-the-workplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">proximity bias<\/a> is a significant concern for the remote workforce. Nearly half of the respondents (48%) fear that working remotely means they <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/increase-visibility-at-work-as-a-remote-worker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">won\u2019t be heard<\/a> and that their in-office coworkers will have more opportunities for progress.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The situation is even more dire when we consider the opinions of managers and decision-makers. More than half of them (68%) feel their remote or hybrid workers are missing out on <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/remote-constructive-feedback\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">constructive feedback<\/a> and growth opportunities, which may hinder their career growth. Only 29% don\u2019t feel that way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The same challenge is present in their 2024 report, with most <strong>remote team managers still reporting their team is missing out on impromptu feedback and development opportunities<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table responsive\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Do managers feel their remote team is missing out on development opportunities?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Percentage&nbsp;<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Yes&nbsp;<\/td><td>56%&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>No&nbsp;<\/td><td>40%&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Don\u2019t know&nbsp;<\/td><td>4%&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The rise of hybrid work has slightly alleviated these concerns. In their latest report, Owl Labs underscores that <strong>30% of remote and hybrid employees feel being out of the office decreases their development opportunities and chances of receiving spontaneous feedback<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1766\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/remote-work-challenges-and-benefits.jpg\" alt=\"Remote work challenges and benefits\" class=\"wp-image-13424\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6795085696951312;width:710px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/remote-work-challenges-and-benefits.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/remote-work-challenges-and-benefits-204x300.jpg 204w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/remote-work-challenges-and-benefits-696x1024.jpg 696w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/remote-work-challenges-and-benefits-768x1130.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/remote-work-challenges-and-benefits-1044x1536.jpg 1044w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/remote-work-challenges-and-benefits-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Remote work challenges and benefits<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"statistics-on-the-benefits-of-remote-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Statistics on the benefits of remote work&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Of course, we wouldn\u2019t have presented these challenges without several benefits to balance them out.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Buffer\u2019s data showed that remote work supports employees\u2019 lives in more ways than one by offering a multitude of benefits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Respondents cited the following as the <strong>most significant <\/strong><strong>advantages<\/strong><strong> of remote work<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">22% \u2014 Flexibility in how they spend time,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">19% \u2014 Flexibility in where they choose to live,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">13% \u2014 Flexibility in choosing their work location,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">12% \u2014 Having more time because they don\u2019t commute,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">11% \u2014 Saving money,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">8% \u2014 Better focus,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">7% \u2014 Working in their own space,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">4% \u2014 Flexibility in career opportunities,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">3% \u2014 Feeling safer.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Let\u2019s take a look at more in-depth data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-better-work-life-balance\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">#1: Better work-life balance&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In essence, work-life balance is the division of a person\u2019s time and focus between working and family or leisure activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Overall, most workers enjoy a better work-life balance when working from home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">According to Zapier\u2019s report, <strong>96% of respondents associate work-life balance with their happiness at work<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">As the data from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/401384\/indicator-hybrid-work.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2024 Gallup report<\/a> shows, improved work-life balance was at the top of the list of advantages of hybrid work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Namely, <strong>76% of respondents cited this as the biggest benefit<\/strong>, followed by:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">More efficient use of their time (64%),&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Less burnout (61%),&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">More freedom to choose when and where to work (57%), and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Higher productivity (52%).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">More recent data from IWG confirms these findings. According to the research, flexible work arrangements allow employees to shave off their commute times. Around 40% of this extra time is then spent on completing additional work, while the remaining 60% is allocated to tending to personal matters. In the long term, this redistribution reinforces the boundary between work and personal tasks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"2-more-flexibility\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">#2: More flexibility&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">For remote employees, flexibility is another great advantage of remote working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">For 91% of those examined by Zapier, <strong>flexible hours are the second-highest perk of remote work<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The respondents in Buffer\u2019s report on remote work cited overall flexibility as the most significant benefit of remote work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Plus, employees can devote more time to family life, thanks to flexible working options.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Owl Labs data from 2023 found that 34% and 33% of respondents cited flexible working locations and flexible working hours as the most appealing benefits when looking for a new job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Similarly, the <strong>respondents in their 2024 report also <\/strong><strong>valued<\/strong><strong> flexibility above all else<\/strong>. Most respondents (41%) said they would look for a job with more flexibility in where and when they work if they lost their hybrid privileges. In 2025, that number remained mostly stable at 40%.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"3-extra-free-time\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">#3: Extra free time&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">About 59% of work-from-home employees say they enjoy more free time because they don\u2019t commute.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Additionally, car traffic is decreasing, and people are walking more than ever compared to pre-pandemic times \u2014 all thanks to their ability to work from home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">What\u2019s more, according to FlexJobs, the average one-way commute for US employees is just under <strong>30 minutes<\/strong>. The report also notes that commuting for longer than 30 minutes is directly linked to higher levels of anxiety and stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"4-saving-money\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">#4: Saving money&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Another often-cited benefit of remote and hybrid work is saving money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The Owl Labs 2024 report found <strong>that hybrid workers save around<\/strong> <strong>$42 per day when they work remotely<\/strong> rather than from the office.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Considering the costs add up, it\u2019s no wonder the same report stated that <strong>29% of respondents would expect a pay increase<\/strong> if they could no longer work remotely or on a hybrid model.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"5-diverse-options-for-those-who-cant-work-in-the-office\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">#5: Diverse options for those who can\u2019t work in the office&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Remote work is a good choice for people who find it difficult or simply can\u2019t work from the office, Buffer\u2019s report from 2022 revealed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">These are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">People with disabilities,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Parents and caregivers, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Pet owners.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">People with a disability or chronic illnesses prefer remote work because it gives them more flexibility \u2014 44% of Buffer\u2019s respondents who identified as having a chronic disability or disease agree.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Additionally, remote work provides them better access to a full range of opportunities for professional growth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Another demographic that greatly benefits from remote work are parents \u2014 the 2023 Owl Labs findings revealed that 66% of employees had children living at home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In the 2025 report, 62% of respondents stated their children still lived at home, while:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">13% had children no longer living at home, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">24% had no children.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"6-increased-employee-engagement-and-morale\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">#6: Increased employee engagement and morale&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">According to Owl Labs, remote work supports <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/employee-communication-and-engagement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">better employee engagement<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/boost-employee-morale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">increases morale<\/a>. This is good news, considering engagement is still one of the top concerns of managers leading hybrid\/remote teams in 2026.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The data shows that <strong>27% of managers are concerned about employee engagement.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Disengagement at work<\/strong> is also a concern for employees \u2014 52% cite it as the top concern.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Luckily, Buffer reports that over <strong>58% of respondents who work remotely are engaged in their job:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">35% are very engaged,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">23% are somewhat engaged,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">12% are neither engaged nor disengaged, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">18% are disengaged.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Moreover, Gallup\u2019s data shows that <strong>remote and hybrid employees have continually surpassed their on-site colleagues in terms of engagement<\/strong> since 2020.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Similar research from IWG suggests that hybrid work \u2014 which encompasses occasional get-togethers for in-person teamwork \u2014 can maintain high engagement levels. Not only does this diminish the isolation and loneliness employees experience but also translates into tangible gains for employers. Namely, <strong>high engagement is directly connected to productivity gains<\/strong>, and US businesses can expect to bring in $17.6 billion by 2030.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\ud83c\udf93 <strong>Pumble Pro Tip<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">To get the most valuable figures on employee engagement trends and factors, check out the guide below:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/communication\/employee-engagement-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Productivity at Work: Employee Engagement Statistics<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"statistics-on-remote-work-and-productivity\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Statistics on remote work and productivity&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Since remote and hybrid work have become more prevalent, productivity concerns have preoccupied employers and employees. However, <strong>opinions are divided on the impact of remote work on productivity.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Some researchers believe it has reduced employees\u2019 productivity, while others think it has genuinely boosted productivity in the workplace.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Here are the latest remote work productivity statistics and data.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"most-employees-claim-they-are-more-productive-when-working-from-home\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Most employees claim they are more productive when working from home&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The majority of research shows that employees are more productive when they work remotely. In fact, Owl Labs\u2019 2025 report reveals that, in general, <strong>managers have a positive outlook on hybrid work<\/strong>, with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">69% believing it has positively influenced their teams\u2019 productivity,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">19% stating there have been no shifts in employee productivity, and only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">12% stating their teams\u2019 have become less productive.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The 2024 edition of the report showed that employee productivity remained consistent among remote and hybrid workers (<strong>90%<\/strong>). However, <strong>46% of employees said their company has introduced or increased employee productivity monitoring software<\/strong> in the past year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In 2023, an overwhelming majority of their respondents \u2014 <strong>91% <\/strong>\u2014<strong> said they feel they are the same or more productive in their current work model<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Based on data from a two-year <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatplacetowork.com\/resources\/blog\/remote-work-productivity-study-finds-surprising-reality-2-year-study\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">study by Great Place to Work<\/a> that examined the responses of over 800,000 employees at Fortune 500 companies, most people experienced <strong>stable or increased productivity levels after shifting to work from home<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"more-than-half-of-people-say-they-feel-more-productive-working-in-the-office\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">More than half of people say they feel more productive working in the office<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">According to the \u201cFlex Report\u201d, companies with more flexible policies outperform organizations driven by RTO mandates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Yet, asking employees about their personal productivity brings a more nuanced approach to on-site vs hybrid productivity. Respondents in Owl Labs\u2019 2024 survey showed that their <strong>productivity depends on the activity, not solely on a place of work<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Thus:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">45% of employees report feeling more productive in meeting deadlines on-site (vs 36% remote),&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">44% report feeling more productive collaborating on-site (compared to 24% remote), and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">41% report feeling more productive brainstorming on-site (vs 34% remote).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"most-leaders-are-still-concerned-about-employee-productivity\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Most leaders are still concerned about employee productivity&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlassian.com\/blog\/distributed-work\/enterprise-executive-challenges-2024-survey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Atlassian survey of Fortune 500 executives<\/a> showed that managers and leaders were still worried about productivity levels in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Although 91% of respondents said they implemented some form of back-to-office mandate, productivity levels were still a major concern \u2014 almost as if they were worried that pushing people back into offices would negatively affect their productivity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Moreover, Owl Labs\u2019 research shows <strong>managers\u2019 concerns about employee productivity have increased since 2023<\/strong>. In 2024, they reported that their teams were 62% more productive when working hybrid or remotely \u2014 a noticeable decline from 79% reported in 2023. And in 2025, 79% of respondents believed that some employers were pushing RTO policies in a bid to improve productivity and collaboration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\ud83c\udf93 <strong>Pumble Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">To ensure your team stays productive and maintains peak productivity, check out this comprehensive guide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/collaboration\/team-collaboration-practices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best Practices for Productive Team Collaboration<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"productivity-can-depend-on-the-type-of-work-model\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Productivity can depend on the type of work model&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In its \u201cVirtual Teams\u201d report, Culture Wizard revealed that not all work models have the same impact on employee productivity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The key takeaway was that companies implementing remote work model types (e.g., fully remote, remote-first, or hybrid) enjoy higher productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table responsive\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Types of work models<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Productivity percentage<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Fully remote<\/td><td>34%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>75% remote<\/td><td>28%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>50% remote<\/td><td>20%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fully on-site<\/td><td>9%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Similarly, Owl Labs found in 2024 that <strong>employee productivity varies across work models, depending on the productivity category<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">So, we\u2019re seeing people feel most productive working independently from home, while meeting new people and partaking in mentorship is more suited for the office, in their opinion. Coworking spaces are given the least amount of credit across almost all categories.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table responsive\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Productivity category\/Work location<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Home<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Coworking space&nbsp;<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Office<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Working<br>independently&nbsp;<\/td><td>50%&nbsp;<\/td><td>16%&nbsp;<\/td><td>34%&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thinking creatively&nbsp;<\/td><td>46%&nbsp;<\/td><td>21%&nbsp;<\/td><td>33%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Focusing<\/td><td>41%<\/td><td>18%<\/td><td>41%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Meeting<br>deadlines<\/td><td>36%&nbsp;<\/td><td>19%&nbsp;<\/td><td>45%&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Formal\/Informal learning<\/td><td>35%<\/td><td>23%<\/td><td>42%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Innovating\/<br>Brainstorming<\/td><td>34%&nbsp;<\/td><td>25%&nbsp;<\/td><td>41%&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Team meetings<\/td><td>26%&nbsp;<\/td><td>25%&nbsp;<\/td><td>49%&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Advancing career<\/td><td>26%&nbsp;<\/td><td>23%&nbsp;<\/td><td>51%&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Managing others<\/td><td>25%&nbsp;<\/td><td>24%&nbsp;<\/td><td>51%&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Collaborating<\/td><td>24%&nbsp;<\/td><td>32%&nbsp;<\/td><td>44%&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Being mentored<\/td><td>23%&nbsp;<\/td><td>26%&nbsp;<\/td><td>51%&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Meeting new people<\/td><td>18%&nbsp;<\/td><td>27%&nbsp;<\/td><td>55%&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"statistics-showing-the-role-of-online-collaboration-tools-in-remote-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Statistics showing the role of online collaboration tools in remote work&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Staying connected during the pandemic, when most businesses had to work remotely, was essential.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Accordingly, the use of <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/remote-first-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online collaboration tools<\/a> skyrocketed, making it easier for companies to communicate and collaborate with their employees even from afar.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">But how much do remote workers rely on collaboration tools for communication?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">What have companies done to facilitate communication and collaboration for their remote workforce?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Are employees and employers satisfied with tools and processes facilitating remote communication?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Let\u2019s see whether the 2026 remote work statistics can shed light on these questions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\ud83c\udf93 <strong>Pumble Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Collaboration technology has become indispensable for remote and hybrid teams. Find out more about collaboration software and learn how to use it to improve your remote team\u2019s communication:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/collaboration\/collaboration-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Collaboration Technology: The Software to Use to Improve Team Collaboration<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"collaboration-tools-took-off-in-2021-and-plateaued-in-2023\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Collaboration tools took off in 2021 and plateaued in 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">According to Gartner\u2019s &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/en\/newsroom\/press-releases\/2021-08-23-gartner-survey-reveals-44-percent-rise-in-workers-use-of-collaboration-tools-since-2019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Digital Worker Experience Survey<\/a>&#8220;, almost 80% of workers used collaboration tools in 2021. This represents an increase from 55% in 2019 to 44% since the pandemic began.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Another group of tools that saw a significant increase in use was storage and document-sharing tools \u2014 about 10%.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Moreover, 80% of remote workers used <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/instant-messaging-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">instant messaging apps<\/a> in 2021, up from 75% in 2019.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">These numbers were expected to be somewhat lower in 2024, due to RTO mandates. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/advice\/workplace-collaboration-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zippia\u2019s research<\/a>, <strong>56% of workers use collaboration tools daily<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Buffer\u2019s remote work statistics show that in 2023, remote workers preferred communicating with clients and teammates via messaging apps much more than via email \u2014 50% compared to 22%.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Companies are recognizing this shift, too. In the &#8220;State of Teams 2025&#8221; report, 93% of executives highlighted that technology and software play a pivotal role in their success.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-landing-3\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <h2 class=\"translation-block text-2xl !mb-4\">Maximize efficiency with Pumble by CAKE.com<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"translation-block !text-sm\">Cut down on emails, connect with your team, and collaborate without limits.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex space-x-4 translation-block\">\n            <a class=\"rounded-md px-6 py-2 bg-white\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/team-collaboration-software\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-bottom \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-learn\/src\/images\/pumble\/banners\/landing-3@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-learn\/src\/images\/pumble\/banners\/landing-3.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"most-companies-introduced-a-proper-system-for-remote-communication-and-collaboration\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Most companies introduced a proper system for remote communication and collaboration&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In Owl Labs\u2019 2023 report, 39% of respondents said their employer had updated their video technology to allow for more <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/hybrid-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hybrid communication<\/a> and collaboration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The report also shows that quite a few employees \u2014 <strong>64% <\/strong>\u2014<strong> thought they had to juggle too many communication platforms<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">It seems that an all-in-one <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/internal-communication-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">internal communication<\/a> and collaboration platform would solve many problems for remote and hybrid workers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The importance of good collaboration and communication tools cannot be overstated. In the 2024 Owl Lab report, more respondents (86%) stated <strong>having online or hybrid meetings<\/strong> than in-person (83%). So, using collaboration tools is a must for many.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Collaborate better with Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Moreover, <strong>in 2025, some employers made efforts to simplify digital communication by:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Hiring more IT staff and support (29%) <\/strong>and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Installing or upgrading new video and audio equipment (21%).&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"younger-generations-are-more-likely-to-use-collaboration-tools\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Younger generations are more likely to use collaboration tools&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Collaboration tools are a significant part of remote work. In most cases, remote workers are expected to use them daily to stay in touch with their team and do their jobs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/stories\/2025\/01\/workforce-change-future-ready-businesses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">research on multigenerational workforces<\/a> shows that <strong>younger people are more likely to rely on collaboration tools, especially<\/strong> video conferencing and <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/workplace-chat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">workplace communication apps<\/a>. These tools can help them <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/miscommunication-in-the-workplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">avoid miscommunication<\/a> and track progress.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">More recent data shows similar trends. A 2024 Owl Labs survey found that <strong>51% of the employees who loved their hybrid meeting tech were Millennials, compared to only 17% of Boomers<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Using reliable and easy-to-use <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/video-conferencing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">video conferencing software<\/a> can bring this number up and create a more enjoyable, effortless, and productive virtual meeting environment for all generations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"941\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Meet-with-everybody-in-Pumble-a-team-communication-app-0D0A0D0A.png\" alt=\"Meet with everybody in Pumble, a team communication app \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-13425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Meet-with-everybody-in-Pumble-a-team-communication-app-0D0A0D0A.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Meet-with-everybody-in-Pumble-a-team-communication-app-0D0A0D0A-300x235.png 300w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Meet-with-everybody-in-Pumble-a-team-communication-app-0D0A0D0A-1024x803.png 1024w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Meet-with-everybody-in-Pumble-a-team-communication-app-0D0A0D0A-768x602.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Meet-with-everybody-in-Pumble-a-team-communication-app-0D0A0D0A-15x12.png 15w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Meet with everybody in Pumble, a <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/team-communication-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">team communication app<\/a> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"all-generations-feel-overwhelmed-by-the-multitude-of-apps\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">All generations feel overwhelmed by the multitude of apps&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">While collaboration tools facilitate communication and collaboration, all generations feel that switching between these apps often wastes their time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">For example, 60% of employees aged 18\u201324 and 63% aged 25\u201334 think they waste time switching between collaboration tools.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">About 99% of remote workers use approximately 4.8 different conferencing tools, data from <a href=\"https:\/\/financesonline.com\/online-collaboration-software-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FinancesOnline statistics<\/a> reveals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Even though employees older than 55 usually use fewer collaboration apps, about 40% also think they are wasting time switching between collaboration technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Recently, according to Owl Labs, <strong>the desire for more user-friendly tools has grown stronger<\/strong>. In 2025, 8 in 10 respondents stated they lost time due to technical difficulties. Compounding the issue, 1 in 4 respondents reported losing more than 10 minutes when joining a hybrid meeting due to the complex setups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-bundle\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <h2 class=\"translation-block text-2xl !mb-4\">Declutter your digital toolbox<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"translation-block !text-sm\">Forget about multiple passwords, subscriptions, and installations. Use the CAKE.com Suite and boost time tracking, team communication, and project management \u2014 with 3 tools only.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex space-x-4 translation-block\">\n            <a class=\"rounded-md px-6 py-2 bg-white\" href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/suite\" target=\"_blank\">Get started<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/try\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-bottom \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-learn\/src\/images\/pumble\/banners\/bundle@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-learn\/src\/images\/pumble\/banners\/bundle.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GENERAL-REMOTE-WORK-DATA-2055-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Collaboration tools and remote work security 2026\" class=\"wp-image-13826\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.367188033604262;width:734px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GENERAL-REMOTE-WORK-DATA-2055-scaled.webp 940w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GENERAL-REMOTE-WORK-DATA-2055-110x300.webp 110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GENERAL-REMOTE-WORK-DATA-2055-376x1024.webp 376w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GENERAL-REMOTE-WORK-DATA-2055-768x2091.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GENERAL-REMOTE-WORK-DATA-2055-564x1536.webp 564w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GENERAL-REMOTE-WORK-DATA-2055-752x2048.webp 752w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GENERAL-REMOTE-WORK-DATA-2055-4x12.webp 4w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Collaboration tools and remote work security 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"statistics-showing-how-secure-remote-work-is\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Statistics showing how secure remote work is<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Since remote and hybrid work are here to stay, companies must step up their cybersecurity game.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">But, how are they keeping their remote workforce and sensitive data secure?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Do organizations trust their remote workers?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Do they implement and update their cybersecurity strategies regularly?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">To learn more, we\u2019ll look at the statistics on what companies are doing to ensure cybersecurity in remote work settings in 2026.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"more-than-half-of-the-companies-allow-remote-access-to-corporate-apps-from-personal-devices\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">More than half of the companies allow remote access to corporate apps from personal devices&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.checkpoint.com\/security-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check Point\u2019s Cybersecurity Report<\/a> from 2026, attackers have shifted their approach. Replacing phishing attacks via email, <strong>multi-channel social engineering has now become the go-to way of exploiting vulnerabilities<\/strong>. As a result, victims are manipulated into revealing confidential information, with the most common targets being:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Employees,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Outsourced staff, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Third-party service providers.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In fact, such attacks spiked by around 500% compared to the year before. That\u2019s why Check Point identifies <strong>data protection as a critical security outcome<\/strong> for modern organization.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Data loss incidents from insider-driven events have increased by 28% since 2021. Moreover, most (<strong>85%<\/strong>) of information security experts expected this trend to continue in the next 12 months, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mimecast.com\/resources\/white-papers\/annual-data-exposure-report-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mimecast\u2019s data exposure report<\/a> for 2024.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Considering the percentage of companies allowing remote employees to use their personal devices for business purposes, it is not surprising that Check Point found that 87% of them have experienced an attempted exploit of an already-known, existing vulnerability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"for-the-majority-of-companies-vpn-connections-provide-secure-remote-access\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">For the majority of companies, VPN connections provide secure remote access&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">According to CyberTalk\u2019s data, 73% of companies rely on VPN connections to secure remote access to company apps and tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">However, just because companies implement some security features doesn\u2019t mean employees will use them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">For example, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/images.tech.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/techco-impact-of-tech-workplace-report-2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tech.co\u2019s 2024 report<\/a> \u2014 \u201cThe Impact of Technology on the Workplace\u201d \u2014 <strong>59% of respondents stated that they aren&#8217;t using a VPN, <\/strong>even though their company provided one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Moreover, <strong>56% of enterprises have experienced a cyberattack connected to VPN vulnerabilities<\/strong>, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cybersecurity-insiders.com\/zcaler-threatlabz-2024-vpn-risk-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2024 risk report by Cybersecurity Insiders<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Check Point\u2019s latest report supports these findings, noting that VPN access, collaboration apps, and other corporate services are often the entry points attackers exploit to gain access to organizational infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">These limitations and vulnerabilities have urged many organizations to transition to Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) models, offering better security by continually verifying user identities and device compliance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">So, sometimes, relying on a few elements here and there to provide secure remote access isn\u2019t enough.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">This is where remote work security policies come in handy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"most-companies-have-a-remote-work-security-policy\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Most companies have a remote work security policy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.openvpn.net\/remote-workforce-cybersecurity-quick-poll\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OpenVPN\u2019s cybersecurity survey<\/a>, about 93% of companies have a remote work security policy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">But, what exactly do these policies entail?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">OpenVPN\u2019s report revealed that the top 3 elements most companies include in their remote work security policies are:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">VPNs (74%),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Sensitive data encryption (69%), and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Prohibiting the use of personal devices for work-related data (68%).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Other elements include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Security training for employees (66%),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Password management (56%), and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Prohibiting BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) (38%).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.openvpn.net\/vpn-trends\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OpenVPN VPN Statistics and Trends for 2025<\/a>\u201d reported that remote and hybrid workforces demand the continuous refinement of security policies. Consequently, many companies have committed to implementing additional protections, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Routine updates,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Vulnerability testing, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Threat monitoring.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"risk-perception-varies-among-employees-and-executives\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Risk perception varies among employees and executives&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">According to OpenVPN\u2019s <em>Cybersecurity Report<\/em>, <strong>90% of respondents believe remote work isn\u2019t secure<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Additionally, 73% of VPs and C-suite executives say remote workers pose a greater risk than on-site employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">About 48% of IT managers and 45% of IT directors feel the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">These security concerns are a primary reason companies have begun pairing VPNs with Zero Trust technology. The \u201cVPN Statistics and Trends for 2025\u201d report acknowledges that this behaviour reflects the \u201ctrust never, verify always\u201d motto many organizations have adopted to bolster their user authentication methods.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"companies-usually-organize-cybersecurity-training-twice-per-year\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Companies usually organize cybersecurity training twice per year<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Providing proper employee training is a step forward in creating a reliable and secure work-from-home environment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The OpenVPN survey found that about <strong>90% of companies offer security training for remote employees<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">However, they have also revealed that only 23% of companies require their workforce to undergo cybersecurity training more than twice yearly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table responsive\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>How often do organizations require remote workers to go through cybersecurity training?<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Percentage<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>More than twice a year<\/td><td>23%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Twice per year<\/td><td>32%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Once per year<\/td><td>25%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Only during employee onboarding<\/td><td>8%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>They have an e-learning platform offering courses for employees to take as they wish<\/td><td>11%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Unfortunately, in 2025, many organizations didn\u2019t prioritize cybersecurity training. More recently, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/publications\/global-cybersecurity-outlook-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">World Economic Forum\u2019s cybersecurity report<\/a> for 2026 examined whether organizations provide cybersecurity guidance or assistance and found that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">34% offer formal training, services, or programs,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">31% offer informal procedures (such as advice or consultations), and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">35% have no training or assistance program at all.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"despite-increased-awareness-risky-behavior-continues\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Despite increased awareness, risky behavior continues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Check Point\u2019s 2025 findings show that <strong>96% of exploits in 2024 used vulnerabilities disclosed prior to that year<\/strong>, pointing out the need for more proactive measures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Findings for 2026 highlight the need for increased vigilance due to frequent voice-fishing. The report summarizes approximately 40 incidents where attackers posed as IT support to compel targets to reveal information, such as passwords and administrative credentials.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">This increasing incident rate is a persistent remote work trend throughout the past couple of years.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In the first 9 months of 2023, more than <strong>360 million people fell victim to corporate or institutional data breaches despite being aware of the risks<\/strong>, according to a report by Dr. Stuart E. Madnick titled \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/newsroom\/pdfs\/The-Continued-Threat-to-Personal-Data-Key-Factors-Behind-the-2023-Increase.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Continued Threat to Personal Data; Key Factors Behind the 2023 Increase<\/a>\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Verizon\u2019s \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.verizon.com\/business\/resources\/infographics\/2025-dbir-smb-snapshot.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2025 Data Breach Investigations Report<\/a>\u201d reveals that 46% of incidents involving compromised systems occurred due to employees using:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Corporate logins on their personal devices, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Company-issued devices for personal matters, possibly breaking privacy policies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stay safe &amp; productive in Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"gen-ai-is-creating-new-cybersecurity-concerns\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Gen AI is creating new cybersecurity concerns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Verizon\u2019s report acknowledges that generative AI has become a widely used tool for cyberattacks. Specifically, malicious AI-generated content in emails has doubled in the last two years. However, <strong>what may be of greater concern to businesses is the potential for AI tools to become an \u201cin-house\u201d threat<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Internal data leakage<\/strong> is a significant consequence of AI misuse, as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>15%<\/strong> of employees admit to <strong>using corporate devices to regularly access AI tools<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>72%<\/strong> of employees have <strong>used their corporate devices to access AI tools via their personal email addresses<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">With AI being a new frontier in the IT sector, risks regarding data leakage and compromised data raise pressing privacy concerns. Moving into 2026 and beyond, companies across all sectors will likely focus on developing appropriate responses regarding security and compliance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-future-of-remote-work-in-2026\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">What is the future of remote work in 2026?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In 2024, The Great Resignation \u2014 also known as the Big Quit and the Great Reshuffle \u2014 was all the rave worldwide.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Starting in early 2021, the Great Resignation saw employees voluntarily resign from their jobs en masse, mainly <strong>seeking better work conditions and benefits like remote work or flexible work hours<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Data from a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/news.release\/jolts.nr0.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US Labor of Statistics survey<\/a> released in 2023 show that 3.9 million workers quit in January alone. In 2021 and 2022, that number regularly exceeded 4 million each month. Some even predicted the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/jenamcgregor\/2023\/05\/17\/the-big-quit-becomes-the-big-stay-bill-gates-grad-advice-and-a-new-future-of-work-newsletter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Big Stay<\/a>\u201d era in 2024.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The Great Resignation paved the way for \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/workforce-management\/quiet-quitting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quiet Quitting<\/a>\u201d \u2014 or doing the bare minimum to keep your job, but not a thing beyond that. In best cases, managers took notice and did their best to keep the talent with different incentives such as flexibility. Others saw employees get more scrappy and engage in <strong>polyworking<\/strong> \u2014 working an additional job \u2014 to secure additional income and explore a side project.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Then, in late 2024, we saw employees enter their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/workplace\/653711\/great-detachment-why-employees-feel-stuck.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Great Detachment<\/strong> era<\/a>. Dissatisfaction with their employers, poor job market, and inflation all led to employees feeling stuck and disconnected. This led to an <strong>all-time low share of employees (18%) <\/strong>who reported being <strong>satisfied with their jobs <\/strong>and an<strong>all-time high percentage of people (51%) <\/strong>watching for or <strong>actively seeking a new job<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Finally, 2025 brought a compromise. As RTO mandates disrupted employees who had comfortably settled into a fully remote routine, employers realized that the right balance was key to retaining (and attracting) top talent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In 2025, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skedda.com\/resources\/modern-workplace-2025\/rto-or-not-rto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Skedda\u2019s report on the modern workplace<\/a> singled out hybrid work as the most sustainable solution moving forward. Companies are happy with this arrangement, too, as the report notes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">87% of HR leaders admit hybrid-work contributes to better work-life balance, while<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">84% believe it has increased job satisfaction among employees.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">So, what do the remote work statistics for 2026 predict for the future of work?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">How many employees would leave their current jobs without a remote or hybrid work option?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Let\u2019s find out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"people-would-like-to-continue-working-remotely\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">People would like to continue working remotely<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In 2023, the global workforce leaned even more into remote work. Buffer\u2019s \u201cState of Remote Work 2023\u201d indicates that <strong>98% of employees wish to continue working remotely in some capacity for the rest of their careers<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The 2024 reports showed that <strong>40% of remote employees would look for a different job if they could no longer work remotely<\/strong>, while 22% said they\u2019d expect a salary increase.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Findings from 2025 are similar. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pewresearch.org\/short-reads\/2025\/01\/13\/many-remote-workers-say-theyd-be-likely-to-leave-their-job-if-they-could-no-longer-work-from-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">poll from the Pew Research Center<\/a> confirmed that 72% of hybrid workers would like to continue that arrangement. Meanwhile, 62% of respondents who have rarely or never worked from home stated they would like to switch to hybrid work, at least part of the time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">And there\u2019s still palpable resistance to full-time in-person work. Almost half of the respondents (46%) stated they would likely quit if required to permanently return to the office.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"many-employees-want-more-flexible-arrangements\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Many employees want more flexible arrangements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The \u201cFlex Report 2024\u201d<em> <\/em>correctly predicted that many companies would issue structured hybrid work policies in 2024. This trend continued throughout 2025, although the ability to work from home is something many workers continue to seek out. According to the \u201cFlexJobs Remote Work Index\u201d, <strong>85% of job seekers rank remote work above other appealing benefits<\/strong>, including salary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">A 2025 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kcl.ac.uk\/giwl\/assets\/return-to-office-mandates-what-is-at-stake.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">report by King\u2019s College London<\/a>, which explored RTO mandates,&nbsp;notes growing resistance among employees, as only <strong>42% would agree to spending their entire workweek <\/strong>in the office. In 2022, that figure was around 54%.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"some-employees-would-quit-if-they-couldnt-work-remotely-anymore\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Some employees would quit if they couldn\u2019t work remotely anymore&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In 2023 and 2024, employees were ready to hand in their resignations at their current in-office jobs if a remote opportunity came up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In the \u201cState of Hybrid Work\u201d report, Owl Labs\u2019 respondents said that <strong>if they weren\u2019t allowed to work remotely or hybrid<\/strong>, they would:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Expect a pay increase \u2014 29%,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Start looking for another job with more flexibility in location \u2014 24%,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Start looking for another job with more flexibility in working hours \u2014 18%,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Stay, but be unhappy \u2014 9%,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Stay, but be less willing to go the extra mile \u2014 9%,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Not mind \u2014 7%, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Quit \u2014 4%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Although only 4% of the workforce would quit on the spot, most would eventually leave the workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The situation was no different in 2025. While 5% of respondents would outright quit, 40% would begin looking for a new position \u2014 a noticeable 16% percent increase from 2024.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"remote-employees-job-hunt-for-various-reasons\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Remote employees job-hunt for various reasons&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">After the pandemic, remote workers have changed their priorities and shifted workplace expectations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The latest Owl Labs report finds that the number of remote and hybrid professionals actively looking for a new job is 27% \u2014 the same as in 2024.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The reasons for this vary:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Better compensation \u2014 49%,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Better work-life balance \u2014 48%,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Better career opportunity \u2014 44%,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Doing something they enjoy \u2014 35%,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Lowering stress \u2014 32%,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">More flexibility around when they work \u2014 28%,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">More flexibility around where they work \u2014 24%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Although compensation is the highest on the list, employees also stated they would seek new job opportunities if they weren\u2019t <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/employee-recognition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recognized on the job<\/a> \u2014 no matter the money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"employees-wont-accept-just-any-job-offer\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Employees won\u2019t accept just any job offer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Even though people aren\u2019t as quick on the trigger as they were during the Great Resignation, they still won\u2019t accept a job offer that doesn\u2019t check all their boxes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Data from Owl Lab shows there were <strong>5 distinct reasons employees declined a job offer in <\/strong><strong>2025<\/strong><strong>,<\/strong> and they all have to do with remote\/hybrid work policies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">They don\u2019t have flexible work hours \u2014 37%,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">They have to work in-office full time \u2014 34%,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">They don\u2019t have a flexible work location \u2014 30%,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">They\u2019re required to be in the office during specific days or times \u2014 24%,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">They have to work remotely full time \u2014 20%.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"remote-employees-are-ready-to-sacrifice-a-lot-to-stay-remote\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Remote employees are ready to sacrifice a lot to stay remote<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In 2024, many people couldn\u2019t work fully remotely. Consequently, they clung to flexible work hours and hybrid work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The Owl Lab report from that year shows that, for example, <strong>16% of respondents would take a 20% pay cut to get flexible work hours<\/strong>. Meanwhile, 17% of respondents would take the same reduction to work remotely.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In 2025, the average employee was willing to have their annual salary cut by 9% to keep a flexible schedule.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">When we look at data across generations, it\u2019s clear that younger employees are more likely to take a pay cut for the sake of flexibility:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Gen Z \u2014 78%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Millennials \u2014 73%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Gen X \u2014 57%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Boomers \u2014 29%.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"remote-in-office-or-somewhere-in-the-middle\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Remote, in-office, or somewhere in the middle?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">While some companies plan to stay fully remote and others are rushing to return to offices, the future is uncertain for some.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Buffer reported that in 2022, 9% of employees said their company wasn\u2019t planning to make remote work permanent, nearly identical to its findings in 2023.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Another novelty revealed in Own Labs\u2019 report for 2023 shows that more than half of respondents <strong>(53%) don\u2019t trust that the company policies they had in 2023 would remain in place in 2024. <\/strong>They believed their employer would reduce the remote\/hybrid benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In Q4 2024, we witnessed these predictions coming true. According to the Flex Index, the percentage of <strong>companies requiring full-time in-office work reached 32% in the last quarter of 2024<\/strong>, becoming the second most prevalent work model. At the same time, fully flexible work models \u2014 requiring no obligatory office time \u2014 dropped from 31% in 2023 to 25% in 2025.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.cisco.com\/c\/dam\/r\/newsroom\/pdfs\/Cisco-Hybrid-Work-Study.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cisco Global Hybrid Work Study 2025<\/a>\u201d acknowledges that many companies are attempting to gradually phase out remote and hybrid work. In their inaugural issue of the survey, 62% of respondents worked under some kind of hybrid policy. However, that number dropped to 42% in 2025.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The study also notes that employers have started customizing hybrid policies to meet the needs of modern workforce, as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">73% of respondents believe their new working arrangement makes them more productive,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">50% of top performers are with organizations requiring fewer than 3 days of in-office work, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">46% of employees admit their new work policies require more in-person work.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Rather than pushing to a full-scale return to office spaces, employers might try to sustain this balance in 2026.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1532\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/the-future-of-remote-work-in-2026.jpg\" alt=\"The future of remote work in 2026\" class=\"wp-image-13427\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7832966648696691;width:768px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/the-future-of-remote-work-in-2026.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/the-future-of-remote-work-in-2026-235x300.jpg 235w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/the-future-of-remote-work-in-2026-802x1024.jpg 802w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/the-future-of-remote-work-in-2026-768x980.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/the-future-of-remote-work-in-2026-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The future of remote work in 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"statistics-showing-trends-that-will-shape-the-future-of-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Statistics showing trends that will shape the future of work&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Although we can\u2019t ever truly predict what\u2019s next, experts across the globe have already anticipated a few remote work trends that will most certainly shape the future way of work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">At the start of 2021, many expected a return to \u201cnormal\u201d \u2014 a return to the office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">However, 2021 turned out more unstable than imagined, shaped by a <a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2022\/01\/11-trends-that-will-shape-work-in-2022-and-beyond\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">massive war for talent<\/a>, high inflation levels, and high resignation rates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Employment Hero reports that in 2022, our perception of normal changed, as under half of the surveyed employees (45%) were back for full-time in-person work. In 2023, that number increased even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">According to the 2024 Owl Labs report, <strong>25% of workers noticed their employer had changed their remote or hybrid work policy<\/strong>, and now we\u2019re seeing more people take <strong>undisclosed workcations <\/strong>and engage in<strong> polyworking<\/strong> as a result.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">So, what can we expect for the future of work in 2026? Let\u2019s take a closer look.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-companies-will-scurry-to-find-the-perfect-hybrid-strategy\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">#1: Companies will scurry to find the perfect hybrid strategy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">As mentioned throughout this report, hybrid work seems to be the future of work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">As predicted, companies have used most of 2025 to polish their hybrid structures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">But, it remains to be seen whether they\u2019ve landed on the perfect ratio of in-office work and work-from-home days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">What\u2019s more, as per <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/blog\/future-of-work-trends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAKE.com\u2019s insights on the future of work<\/a>, <strong>companies will also have to come up with incentives<\/strong> <strong>to motivate employees to embrace hybrid work practices<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"2-coffee-badging-will-remain-popular\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">#2: Coffee badging will remain popular<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">If you don\u2019t know what <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/business\/story\/2024-03-04\/quiet-quitting-rto-coffee-badging-what-this-new-vocabulary-says-about-the-workplace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">coffee badging<\/a> is, you\u2019re not alone. This trend, which emerged in 2023, might not be something you\u2019ve heard of, but it\u2019s probably something you\u2019ve done \u2014 especially if you\u2019re a hybrid worker.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Coffee badging, sometimes also referred to as peacocking \u2014 or, simply put, posturing \u2014 is a phenomenon where hybrid workers go into the offices to meet the company-mandated minimum but spend as little time as possible there and return home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">So they pop in, have a quick coffee, ensure everyone has seen them, and then return home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>In 2023, 58% of hybrid workers did this, while another 8% were eager to try it.<\/strong> That means that 66% of the hybrid workforce actively avoided the office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The Owl Labs report finds that coffee badging has remained strong throughout 2024. In fact, almost half of workers <strong>(40%) reported still participating in the trend even though 70% admitted their employers are on to them<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">By 2025, the trend was still relevant, with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">43% of employees participating, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Another 12% admitting they were planning to start.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"3-the-use-of-ai-will-continue\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">#3: The use of AI will continue<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In 2023, the Top Employers Institute touched on using AI technology in its \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.top-employers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">World of Work Trends Report<\/a>\u201d. According to their data, some businesses were already using AI tools to generate prompts for developing employee learning programs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In 2024, <strong>24%<\/strong> of respondents in the Owl Labs report said they used AI tools daily, while an additional <strong>23% <\/strong>of them reported using them multiple times a day. Furthermore, <strong>47% of employers <\/strong><strong>used<\/strong><strong> AI technology to replace or augment employee roles<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The 2025 edition of the report revealed that <strong>80% of workers used AI in some capacity<\/strong> \u2014 whether their employers were aware of it or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.upwork.com\/research\/ai-enhanced-work-models\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">From Burnout to Balance<\/a>\u201d report from Upwork indicates that executives have high hopes for AI\u2019s impact on employee productivity in the following years. Namely, as many as <strong>96% of C-level leaders believe AI tools will significantly boost company-wide productivity<\/strong>. This is also seen in their decision to use AI tools, with:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">39% of companies mandating the use of AI tools, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Another 46% encouraging their use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">However, employees don\u2019t yet share this enthusiasm:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>77%<\/strong> of employees say the<strong> tools are doing the opposite of what\u2019s expected <\/strong>by adding to their workload.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>47%<\/strong> of employees report <strong>not understanding how to achieve the expected productivity levels with AI<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">CAKE.com\u2019s 2024 report on the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/blog\/workplace-culture-work-life-balance-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State of Workplace Culture and Work-Life Balance<\/a>\u201d points out that the adoption of AI is happening slower than expected. Even though <strong>74.13% of workplaces adopted AI tools<\/strong>, most of them (58.31%) only use one or two AI tools.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">All things considered, AI will surely <strong>become an even bigger staple in both on-site and remote work in <\/strong><strong>2026<\/strong>. Therefore, both employees and managers should prepare for it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Leaders should prepare to change and adapt their plans and expectations for Gen AI as tools evolve and employee proficiency improves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"4-negative-attitude-towards-work-and-worktok\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">#4: Negative attitude towards work and #WorkTok<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Workers are generally dissatisfied with their jobs and are not afraid to say it.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In 2024, we saw work go social in a major way, with more people than ever publicly putting their employers on blast. Trends such as <strong>#WorkTok<\/strong> took over social media, with people detailing the negative practices of their current and former employers. As much as <strong>37<\/strong><strong>%<\/strong> of all workers admitted (to Owl Labs) to <strong>posting negatively about their employer on social media<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Disengagement<\/strong> was another big concern for <strong>48%<\/strong> of employees, who cited the following reasons for this attitude toward their work:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Burnout \u2014 27%,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Lack of growth opportunities \u2014 24%,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Increased workload \u2014 22%,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Unfair compensation \u2014 22%,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Not feeling valued \u2014 22%, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Declining mental health \u2014 20%.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In line with this, we\u2019re seeing more workers instilling boundaries on not going beyond their specific job requirements. More than a third of respondents (<strong>38%<\/strong>) said they <strong>block off time in their calendars to protect it from meetings<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In 2026 and beyond, employers who want to keep their top performers have an immense responsibility in addressing these issues and concerns.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"5-companies-will-continue-dealing-with-an-all-time-high-talent-shortage\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">#5: Companies will continue dealing with an all-time-high talent shortage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The talent shortage is another major issue in the business world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Findings from this ManpowerGroup \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.manpowergroup.com\/en\/insights\/2026-global-talent-shortage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Global Talent Shortage<\/a>\u201d survey show that talent shortages plagued organizations throughout 2025 \u2014 73% of companies reported difficulty finding the skilled talent required for their industry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The survey also showed that the top 5 industries affected by the global talent shortage are:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Healthcare and life science,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Energy and utilities,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">IT,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Transport, logistics, and automotive, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Consumer goods and services.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"6-workcations-are-on-the-rise\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">#6 Workcations are on the rise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Workcations or \u201cquiet vacationing\u201d is a relatively new trend among hybrid and remote workers, but it\u2019s quickly picking up. The number of remote and hybrid employees working remotely from different locations other than their homes or coworking spaces is growing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In its \u201cState of Hybrid\u201d<em> <\/em>report, Owl Labs found that as much as <strong>58% of remote workers were quiet vacationing in 2024<\/strong>, out of which:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">26% reported workcationing 2\u20133 times,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">15% worked outside their homes and offices once,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">9% quiet vacationed 4\u20135 times, while<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">8% of remote workers took a workcation more than 5 times.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">It\u2019s safe to assume that more remote and hybrid workers will adopt this trend, which seems quite appealing to professionals looking for more flexibility in their work arrangements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"7-polyworking-is-getting-a-foothold\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">#7 Polyworking is getting a foothold<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The Owl Labs report for 2025 suggests that <strong>US workers are switching to polyworking<\/strong> after resigning, silently quitting, and detaching.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Approximately <strong>28% of workers admitted to having another job, while 16% said they were planning to join the trend in <\/strong><strong>2026<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The reasons for this decision vary:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">40% of workers cited needing additional income,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">39% said they enjoy a side project,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">35% admitted their first job was easy, giving them extra time to explore other things,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">32% wanted more money (even if they didn\u2019t need it),&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">31% wanted to help a family member or a friend, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">28% said the second job is their true passion.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"give-yourself-a-leg-up-in-the-remote-workspace-with-pumble\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Give yourself a leg-up in the remote workspace with Pumble<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Although the shift to fully remote work was unplanned and sudden, data showed a significant global impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Even with the push to return to the office in 2023 and 2024<strong>, some degree of hybrid and remote will surely survive beyond 2026. <\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">With this in mind, here are several actions businesses can take to ensure productivity continues to thrive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Ensure better workplace communication:<\/strong> Optimize internal communication practices and <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/positive-work-environment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">promote a healthy remote company culture<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Enact supportive policies:<\/strong> Put forward policies that support WFH employees, protect their mental health, and give them enough flexibility to manage their time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Invest in resources: <\/strong>Increase investment in training remote workers and providing them with the necessary software to perform their jobs effectively.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">For remote and hybrid workers, collaboration software like <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pumble<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAKE.com<\/a> helps streamline teamwork by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Centralizing communication:<\/strong> Keep all conversations in one place, thanks to public and private <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/channels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">channels<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/direct-messages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DMs<\/a>, groups, and <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/threads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">threads<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Boosting real-time collaboration: <\/strong>Get immediate feedback and establish rapport with <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/voice-calls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">audio calls<\/a> and video conferencing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Keeping information accessible: <\/strong>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/guest-access\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">third-party access<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/document-sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">file sharing<\/a> to give all team members the info they need.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"880\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Streamline-your-remote-team-communication-with-Pumble-0D0A0D0A.png\" alt=\"Streamline remote communication with Pumble\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-13428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Streamline-your-remote-team-communication-with-Pumble-0D0A0D0A.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Streamline-your-remote-team-communication-with-Pumble-0D0A0D0A-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Streamline-your-remote-team-communication-with-Pumble-0D0A0D0A-1024x751.png 1024w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Streamline-your-remote-team-communication-with-Pumble-0D0A0D0A-768x563.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Streamline-your-remote-team-communication-with-Pumble-0D0A0D0A-16x12.png 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Streamline remote communication with Pumble&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">When all data is centralized in one digital space, remote and hybrid work are easy to implement and maintain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Take charge of your remote workspace.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get started with Pumble by CAKE.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>References:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list references\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Adzuna UK Job Market Reports. 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