"While the pandemic changed where people worked, it also exposed how effectively many could work without an office at all. Across the more than 50 companies O'Leary has invested in, he initially projected that about 15 percent of employees wouldn't return to the office post-pandemic. The reality, he said, was far more dramatic. Forty percent stayed remote. "I think that's true for the entire economy," he argued."
"The data largely supports his view. Drawing on Bureau of Labor Statistics figures alongside its own polling, Founder Reports found that 64 percent of U.S. employees prefer remote or hybrid work over being in the office full time. The same share of remote workers said they would quit or start looking for a new job if that flexibility were taken away."
Remote and hybrid work preferences have reshaped hiring and retention dynamics. Across more than 50 companies, projections estimated about 15 percent of employees would not return to the office after the pandemic, but 40 percent remained remote. Roles in accounting, compliance, and logistics used flexibility to relocate for lower housing costs, better schools, and improved quality of life. Many workers prioritize life optimization over returning to cubicles. Programmers and similar roles are unlikely to return en masse, often commanding high pay while maintaining remote schedules. Polling shows roughly 64 percent of U.S. employees prefer remote or hybrid work and would consider leaving if flexibility were revoked.
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