GITNUXREPORT 2025

Remote And Hybrid Work In The Ict Industry Statistics

Majority of ICT companies adopt hybrid work, boosting productivity and talent attraction.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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24% of ICT positions are expected to fully transition to remote work by 2025

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62% of ICT firms reported increased productivity since implementing remote or hybrid work

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41% of ICT firms have dedicated remote work productivity metrics

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75% of ICT workers believe remote work improves their productivity

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31% of ICT firms report difficulties in monitoring remote employee performance

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71% of ICT professionals believe remote work allows for better focus and fewer workplace distractions

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63% of ICT organizations report challenges in managing remote teams effectively

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70% of ICT companies adopted hybrid work models in 2023

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45% of ICT employees work remotely at least three days a week

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78% of ICT workers prefer hybrid work arrangements over full-time office work

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65% of CIOs in the ICT industry see remote work as essential to attracting talent

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50% of ICT companies increased investment in remote collaboration tools in 2023

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34% of ICT roles can be fully remote, compared to 21% in other industries

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82% of ICT organizations have formal remote work policies in place

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72% of respondents in the ICT sector believe remote work has positively impacted their company's innovation capacity

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68% of ICT companies say remote work has reduced overhead costs

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37% of ICT managers believe remote work impacts team collaboration negatively

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47% of ICT firms see remote work as crucial for business continuity during crises

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88% of ICT companies report a higher rate of talent acquisition through remote work opportunities

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61% of ICT organizations are exploring or implementing flexible work schedules to enhance remote productivity

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40% of ICT workers say remote work has improved their ability to innovate

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57% of ICT companies plan to continue or expand remote work policies post-pandemic

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67% of ICT employees feel more empowered to suggest ideas remotely than in traditional office settings

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48% of ICT managers believe remote work has increased employee autonomy

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29% of ICT companies have adopted flexible work hours to support remote employees

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66% of ICT firms have seen an increase in digital transformation initiatives driven by remote work needs

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81% of ICT employees want their companies to retain remote work options long-term

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43% of remote ICT workers have accessed online training more frequently than in-person training

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58% of ICT organizations plan to increase their investment in remote work infrastructure in 2024

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77% of ICT companies reported faster onboarding processes for remote employees

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60% of ICT workers prefer a hybrid model over fully remote or in-office arrangements

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58% of ICT employees reported improved work-life balance since transitioning to remote or hybrid models

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53% of remote ICT workers reported feeling more engaged compared to in-office work

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59% of ICT employees reported challenges with remote work, including isolation and overwork

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49% of ICT employees report better access to training and development remotely

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80% of ICT organizations report increasing employee satisfaction since adopting remote/hybrid work

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52% of ICT employees say remote work has led to better mental health and reduced stress

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55% of ICT companies have seen increased employee retention due to flexible work policies

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69% of ICT employees believe remote work has improved their job satisfaction

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47% of ICT employees report feeling more trusted by their managers when working remotely

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64% of ICT organizations have increased cybersecurity measures due to remote work

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30% of ICT companies experienced security breaches related to remote work in 2023

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25% of ICT jobs are at risk of automation due to remote work and digital transformation

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46% of ICT companies prioritize cybersecurity training specifically for remote employees

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53% of ICT companies experienced an increase in cybersecurity incidents related to remote work

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40% of ICT firms use AI-powered tools to support remote work transitions

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55% of ICT workers use cloud-based project management tools for remote collaboration

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36% of ICT teams use virtual reality (VR) to facilitate remote collaboration

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54% of ICT professionals report using virtual collaboration platforms daily

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54% of ICT firms utilize hybrid cloud solutions to facilitate remote work efficiencies

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72% of ICT organizations have implemented or are exploring asynchronous communication tools to support distributed teams

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Key Highlights

70% of ICT companies adopted hybrid work models in 2023
45% of ICT employees work remotely at least three days a week
62% of ICT firms reported increased productivity since implementing remote or hybrid work
78% of ICT workers prefer hybrid work arrangements over full-time office work
65% of CIOs in the ICT industry see remote work as essential to attracting talent
50% of ICT companies increased investment in remote collaboration tools in 2023
34% of ICT roles can be fully remote, compared to 21% in other industries
58% of ICT employees reported improved work-life balance since transitioning to remote or hybrid models
82% of ICT organizations have formal remote work policies in place
53% of remote ICT workers reported feeling more engaged compared to in-office work
72% of respondents in the ICT sector believe remote work has positively impacted their company's innovation capacity
40% of ICT firms use AI-powered tools to support remote work transitions
24% of ICT positions are expected to fully transition to remote work by 2025

With 70% of ICT companies embracing hybrid work models in 2023 and 82% of employees reporting increased satisfaction, remote and hybrid work are transforming the ICT industry into a more flexible, productivity-driven landscape—yet not without its challenges.

Future Trends and Strategic Planning

24% of ICT positions are expected to fully transition to remote work by 2025

Future Trends and Strategic Planning Interpretation

With nearly a quarter of ICT roles set to go fully remote by 2025, the industry is swiftly rewriting the 9-to-5 rulebook—showing that even in tech, flexibility is becoming the new productivity paradigm.

Productivity

62% of ICT firms reported increased productivity since implementing remote or hybrid work
41% of ICT firms have dedicated remote work productivity metrics
75% of ICT workers believe remote work improves their productivity
31% of ICT firms report difficulties in monitoring remote employee performance

Productivity Interpretation

While the majority of ICT firms and workers celebrate remote work's productivity boost, the lingering challenge of monitoring performance reminds us that in the digital age, trust must be balanced with technology.

Productivity, Satisfaction, and Employee Well-being

71% of ICT professionals believe remote work allows for better focus and fewer workplace distractions
63% of ICT organizations report challenges in managing remote teams effectively

Productivity, Satisfaction, and Employee Well-being Interpretation

While 71% of ICT professionals cherish remote work for enhanced focus, the fact that 63% of organizations struggle to manage these dispersed teams suggests that mastering virtual collaboration remains the industry’s most elusive digital frontier.

Remote Work Adoption and Preferences

70% of ICT companies adopted hybrid work models in 2023
45% of ICT employees work remotely at least three days a week
78% of ICT workers prefer hybrid work arrangements over full-time office work
65% of CIOs in the ICT industry see remote work as essential to attracting talent
50% of ICT companies increased investment in remote collaboration tools in 2023
34% of ICT roles can be fully remote, compared to 21% in other industries
82% of ICT organizations have formal remote work policies in place
72% of respondents in the ICT sector believe remote work has positively impacted their company's innovation capacity
68% of ICT companies say remote work has reduced overhead costs
37% of ICT managers believe remote work impacts team collaboration negatively
47% of ICT firms see remote work as crucial for business continuity during crises
88% of ICT companies report a higher rate of talent acquisition through remote work opportunities
61% of ICT organizations are exploring or implementing flexible work schedules to enhance remote productivity
40% of ICT workers say remote work has improved their ability to innovate
57% of ICT companies plan to continue or expand remote work policies post-pandemic
67% of ICT employees feel more empowered to suggest ideas remotely than in traditional office settings
48% of ICT managers believe remote work has increased employee autonomy
29% of ICT companies have adopted flexible work hours to support remote employees
66% of ICT firms have seen an increase in digital transformation initiatives driven by remote work needs
81% of ICT employees want their companies to retain remote work options long-term
43% of remote ICT workers have accessed online training more frequently than in-person training
58% of ICT organizations plan to increase their investment in remote work infrastructure in 2024
77% of ICT companies reported faster onboarding processes for remote employees
60% of ICT workers prefer a hybrid model over fully remote or in-office arrangements

Remote Work Adoption and Preferences Interpretation

Amid rising digital transformation and a workforce craving flexibility, 2023's ICT industry statistics reveal that hybrid work isn't just a perk but an essential catalyst for talent acquisition, innovation, and cost efficiency—proof that in tech, the future really is hybrid.

Satisfaction, and Employee Well-being

58% of ICT employees reported improved work-life balance since transitioning to remote or hybrid models
53% of remote ICT workers reported feeling more engaged compared to in-office work
59% of ICT employees reported challenges with remote work, including isolation and overwork
49% of ICT employees report better access to training and development remotely
80% of ICT organizations report increasing employee satisfaction since adopting remote/hybrid work
52% of ICT employees say remote work has led to better mental health and reduced stress
55% of ICT companies have seen increased employee retention due to flexible work policies
69% of ICT employees believe remote work has improved their job satisfaction
47% of ICT employees report feeling more trusted by their managers when working remotely

Satisfaction, and Employee Well-being Interpretation

While remote and hybrid work models in the ICT industry have boosted employee satisfaction, work-life balance, and retention, they also pose challenges like isolation and overwork, highlighting the delicate balance between flexibility and well-being in the digital age.

Security, Challenges, and Digital Transformation

64% of ICT organizations have increased cybersecurity measures due to remote work
30% of ICT companies experienced security breaches related to remote work in 2023
25% of ICT jobs are at risk of automation due to remote work and digital transformation
46% of ICT companies prioritize cybersecurity training specifically for remote employees
53% of ICT companies experienced an increase in cybersecurity incidents related to remote work

Security, Challenges, and Digital Transformation Interpretation

As remote work continues to blur the lines between productivity and peril, ICT organizations are doubling down on cybersecurity and training, even as nearly a quarter of jobs face automation threats, highlighting a digital balancing act between innovation and security.

Technology Integration and Infrastructure

40% of ICT firms use AI-powered tools to support remote work transitions
55% of ICT workers use cloud-based project management tools for remote collaboration
36% of ICT teams use virtual reality (VR) to facilitate remote collaboration
54% of ICT professionals report using virtual collaboration platforms daily
54% of ICT firms utilize hybrid cloud solutions to facilitate remote work efficiencies
72% of ICT organizations have implemented or are exploring asynchronous communication tools to support distributed teams

Technology Integration and Infrastructure Interpretation

As ICT firms increasingly embrace AI, cloud, and VR to bridge distances, they’re proving that in the digital era, remote work isn’t just a trend—it's the new backbone of ICT innovation, with over half of professionals regularly collaborating across virtual frontiers.