"The majority (72%) of employees feel positively about hybrid work, according to 2025 data from commercial real estate firm JLL, and 35% view hybrid schedules as 'the fairest' option."
"Employers currently have the upper hand in the labor market, they may choose to advertise roles as in-person when 'the reality might be a bit more flexible.'"
"Some of the biggest HR challenges with hybrid mandates are enforcement and compliance, with trends like hushed hybrid and task masking showing employees' resistance to office-attendance requirements."
"Mid-level employees, who have proven themselves and tend to be in life stages with more caregiving responsibilities, may choose flexibility over going into the office."
A significant majority of employees, 72%, favor hybrid work, viewing it as the fairest option. However, only 7% of job listings currently offer hybrid roles, with most positions being in-person. Employers may prefer to advertise in-person roles despite potential flexibility. Challenges in enforcing hybrid mandates include employee resistance to office attendance. Different career stages influence preferences for in-office work, with early-career employees seeking mentorship and mid-level employees favoring flexibility due to caregiving responsibilities. Organizations struggle to create intentional hybrid experiences post-pandemic.
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