"Fresh data from MyPerfectResume's survey of 1,000 U.S. professionals highlights a shocking reversal in employee bargaining power for remote work: The share of workers willing to quit over a non-negotiable RTO order fell from 51% in 2025 to just 7% in 2026 About 74% now expect to have the same or less bargaining power over flexibility this year Nearly half (46%) expect companies to tighten on-site attendance requirements Approximately 73% anticipate expanded use of monitoring or surveillance tools to enforce compliance"
"But don't throw in the towel just yet. Although there appears to be a decline in employee leverage as far as remote and flexible work is concerned, this doesn't necessarily indicate that remote (and hybrid-remote) work is dying altogether. In fact, recent figures point to the exact opposite. Research from FlexJobs analysts reveals that remote hiring ticked up 3% in Q4 2025, even though it was experiencing a slight decline throughout the previous quarters last year."
A survey of 1,000 U.S. professionals indicates a sharp drop in willingness to quit over non-negotiable return-to-office orders, falling from 51% in 2025 to 7% in 2026. About 74% of respondents expect the same or less bargaining power over flexibility in 2026, and 46% anticipate tighter on-site attendance requirements. Approximately 73% foresee expanded use of monitoring or surveillance tools to enforce compliance. Despite reduced perceived leverage, remote hiring increased by 3% in Q4 2025. The hiring gains concentrate in project management, computer and IT, sales, client services, and medical and healthcare. FlexJobs compiled employer lists for remote openings.
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