GITNUXREPORT 2025

Remote And Hybrid Work In The Commercial Industry Statistics

Majority prefer hybrid work, boosting satisfaction, productivity, and flexibility benefits.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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73% of employees believe flexible working arrangements would make them happier

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83% of remote workers report less stress

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54% of remote workers report feeling more engaged in their work

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69% of employees feel more trusted when given flexible work arrangements

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80% of hybrid workers are more likely to recommend their employer

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65% of employees report improved work-life balance with remote/hybrid work

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36% of workers report feeling isolated in remote work environments

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74% of remote workers use ergonomic furniture at home

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45% of remote workers plan to switch jobs due to lack of flexible options

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45% of remote workers experience difficulty disconnecting from work outside office hours

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55% of remote workers participate in virtual social events

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41% of remote workers have experienced fatigue from excessive screen time

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85% of managers find it easier to overlook team members when working remotely

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52% of remote workers use their personal devices for work, raising security concerns

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58% of companies report difficulties in maintaining company culture with remote and hybrid work

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55% of remote workers use collaborative tools daily

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43% of companies say onboarding remote employees takes longer than in-person

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51% of managers believe remote work reduces productivity, despite evidence to the contrary

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58% of teams report challenges with collaboration and communication remotely

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78% of companies plan to increase investments in remote collaboration tools

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45% of commercial real estate offices are repurposing space due to hybrid work models

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33% of companies experienced a decrease in office rent costs due to remote work policies

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54% of organizations invest in remote work technology annually

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38% of companies offer stipends for home office setups

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62% of firms plan to redesign office space to support hybrid work

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43% of remote workers feel more productive working from home

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Companies report a 22% decrease in overhead costs with remote work arrangements

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60% of remote workers log 1-2 hours extra work daily compared to in-office colleagues

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41% of companies have fully embraced remote work permanently

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27% of companies have reported cybersecurity breaches related to remote working

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76% of companies use virtual meetings as the primary communication method in remote settings

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50% of companies report increased productivity after adopting hybrid work models

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29% of businesses have reported increased costs associated with remote work cybersecurity measures

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59% of U.S. workers prefer a hybrid work model

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Remote work has increased general employee satisfaction by 39%

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48% of workers have considered quitting due to lack of flexible work options

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76% of employees cite flexibility as a key factor in choosing an employer

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65% of employers plan to enable remote work in the future

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70% of employees say they are more focused working remotely

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Only 22% of companies are fully remote, while 62% are hybrid

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71% of employees want some form of remote work to continue long-term

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48% of organizations have seen increased employee retention due to flexible work policies

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67% of employees feel that hybrid work improves their productivity

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80% of companies cite improved talent acquisition as a benefit of remote work

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Key Highlights

59% of U.S. workers prefer a hybrid work model
73% of employees believe flexible working arrangements would make them happier
83% of remote workers report less stress
43% of remote workers feel more productive working from home
85% of managers find it easier to overlook team members when working remotely
Remote work has increased general employee satisfaction by 39%
48% of workers have considered quitting due to lack of flexible work options
Companies report a 22% decrease in overhead costs with remote work arrangements
76% of employees cite flexibility as a key factor in choosing an employer
60% of remote workers log 1-2 hours extra work daily compared to in-office colleagues
41% of companies have fully embraced remote work permanently
54% of remote workers report feeling more engaged in their work
65% of employers plan to enable remote work in the future

With nearly 60% of U.S. workers preferring a hybrid work model and organizations reimagining office spaces, the commercial industry is experiencing a seismic shift toward remote and flexible work arrangements that are reshaping productivity, cost structures, and company culture.

Employee Well-being and Work-Life Balance

73% of employees believe flexible working arrangements would make them happier
83% of remote workers report less stress
54% of remote workers report feeling more engaged in their work
69% of employees feel more trusted when given flexible work arrangements
80% of hybrid workers are more likely to recommend their employer
65% of employees report improved work-life balance with remote/hybrid work
36% of workers report feeling isolated in remote work environments
74% of remote workers use ergonomic furniture at home
45% of remote workers plan to switch jobs due to lack of flexible options
45% of remote workers experience difficulty disconnecting from work outside office hours
55% of remote workers participate in virtual social events
41% of remote workers have experienced fatigue from excessive screen time

Employee Well-being and Work-Life Balance Interpretation

While the data reveals that flexible and hybrid work arrangements significantly boost happiness, engagement, and trust—leading many to favor these models—the lingering challenges of isolation, burnout, and blurred boundaries underscore the urgent need for organizations to thoughtfully navigate the remote work revolution.

Management, Collaboration, and Organizational Challenges

85% of managers find it easier to overlook team members when working remotely
52% of remote workers use their personal devices for work, raising security concerns
58% of companies report difficulties in maintaining company culture with remote and hybrid work
55% of remote workers use collaborative tools daily
43% of companies say onboarding remote employees takes longer than in-person
51% of managers believe remote work reduces productivity, despite evidence to the contrary
58% of teams report challenges with collaboration and communication remotely
78% of companies plan to increase investments in remote collaboration tools

Management, Collaboration, and Organizational Challenges Interpretation

While remote work offers flexibility and increased investment in collaboration tools, the statistics reveal a paradox: managers struggle with oversight and culture, remote employees rely on personal devices raising security risks, and despite concerns about productivity, the trend toward remote and hybrid work continues to reshape the commercial landscape.

Office Space, Infrastructure, and Investment

45% of commercial real estate offices are repurposing space due to hybrid work models
33% of companies experienced a decrease in office rent costs due to remote work policies
54% of organizations invest in remote work technology annually
38% of companies offer stipends for home office setups
62% of firms plan to redesign office space to support hybrid work

Office Space, Infrastructure, and Investment Interpretation

With nearly half of commercial spaces being repurposed and over a third seeing rent costs decline, it’s clear that in the era of hybrid work, companies are not just redesigning physical offices—they’re reimagining the very concept of the modern workplace.

Remote Work Impact and Productivity

43% of remote workers feel more productive working from home
Companies report a 22% decrease in overhead costs with remote work arrangements
60% of remote workers log 1-2 hours extra work daily compared to in-office colleagues
41% of companies have fully embraced remote work permanently
27% of companies have reported cybersecurity breaches related to remote working
76% of companies use virtual meetings as the primary communication method in remote settings
50% of companies report increased productivity after adopting hybrid work models
29% of businesses have reported increased costs associated with remote work cybersecurity measures

Remote Work Impact and Productivity Interpretation

As remote work transforms the commercial landscape, with over 40% of employees feeling more productive and half of companies experiencing a productivity boost from hybrid models, the challenge now lies in balancing cost savings and innovation against the rising tide of cybersecurity risks and the relentless push for virtual communication—proving that flexibility may be the future, but security is still the price of admission.

Work Preferences and Employee Satisfaction

59% of U.S. workers prefer a hybrid work model
Remote work has increased general employee satisfaction by 39%
48% of workers have considered quitting due to lack of flexible work options
76% of employees cite flexibility as a key factor in choosing an employer
65% of employers plan to enable remote work in the future
70% of employees say they are more focused working remotely
Only 22% of companies are fully remote, while 62% are hybrid
71% of employees want some form of remote work to continue long-term
48% of organizations have seen increased employee retention due to flexible work policies
67% of employees feel that hybrid work improves their productivity
80% of companies cite improved talent acquisition as a benefit of remote work

Work Preferences and Employee Satisfaction Interpretation

With nearly two-thirds of employees championing flexible work arrangements and nearly as many companies recognizing remote and hybrid models as essential for retention and productivity, it's clear that in the evolving commercial landscape, flexibility isn't just a perk—it's the new business imperative.