US workers with remote-friendly jobs are still working from home nearly half the time, 5 years after the pandemic began
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Five years after the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, American workplaces are adapting with remote work averaging 1.4 days a week across all jobs. This marks a substantial increase from pre-pandemic levels, where remote work was only 7%. Many employers are shifting towards hybrid work models, although a few large corporations still mandate full returns to the office. The trend shows that dual preferences between employees and employers are still being negotiated as workplace dynamics evolve.
Five years after COVID-19, American workplaces see a shift with remote work averaging 28% of workdays, significantly down from the pandemic peak but much higher than before.
Employers are grappling with the balance of remote vs. in-person work, revealing a disconnect between company policies and employee preferences as hybrid work gains traction.
Although some major companies demand full in-office return, overall trends indicate a rise in hybrid work, with a notable decline in employers insisting on daily office attendance.
The shift from traditional office work to remote has evolved, with 1.4 days a week of remote work showing how significantly employees' work patterns have changed.
Read at The Conversation
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