GITNUXREPORT 2025

Remote And Hybrid Work In The Industrial Industry Statistics

Most industrial firms see remote work boosting productivity, recruiting, and cost savings.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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48% of industrial workers believe remote working improves their work-life balance

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45% of industrial workers report improved safety due to remote monitoring tools

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40% of remote industrial workers experience fewer workplace injuries

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36% of industrial workers say remote work has improved their job satisfaction

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38% of industrial remote workers report better career development opportunities

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72% of industrial companies believe remote work enhances employee retention

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33% of industrial workers find commuting time has decreased significantly due to remote work

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41% of industrial employees feel increasingly disconnected from their teams due to remote work

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47% of industrial firms report difficulty in maintaining company culture in remote settings

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46% of industrial companies report improved employee morale with flexible work options

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60% of industrial firms report increased productivity with remote or hybrid arrangements

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62% of industrial companies have invested in remote collaboration technology

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70% of industrial managers believe remote work has reduced operational costs

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58% of industrial companies have increased their use of digital collaboration tools in 2023

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50% of industrial businesses report challenges in managing remote teams

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44% of industrial firms are exploring automation paired with remote monitoring

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55% of industrial managers say remote work helps in emergency response planning

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64% of industrial companies use remote condition monitoring to prevent machinery failures

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49% of industrial workers believe remote work is less effective for team collaboration

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66% of industrial companies have seen a positive impact on innovation due to remote work practices

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79% of industrial companies that adopted remote work reported cost savings

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69% of industrial executives believe remote work has helped business continuity during crises

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54% of industrial remote workers report high levels of productivity

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42% of industrial companies adopted remote work policies in 2023

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35% of manufacturing workers prefer hybrid work models

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Only 28% of industrial companies have fully implemented remote work policies

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55% of industrial executives see remote work as a competitive advantage

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30% of industrial firms consider remote work critical for attracting younger talent

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25% of industrial employees work remotely at least part of the time

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65% of industrial firms see remote work as a way to support diversity and inclusion initiatives

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53% of industrial companies have implemented or plan to implement remote training programs

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29% of industrial firms have not yet adopted remote working strategies

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31% of industrial workers use mobile devices for remote work tasks

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37% of industrial firms plan to hire remote contractors in the next year

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52% of industrial companies increased cybersecurity investments due to remote work

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28% of industrial companies face difficulties in securing remote work cybersecurity

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Key Highlights

42% of industrial companies adopted remote work policies in 2023
35% of manufacturing workers prefer hybrid work models
60% of industrial firms report increased productivity with remote or hybrid arrangements
48% of industrial workers believe remote working improves their work-life balance
Only 28% of industrial companies have fully implemented remote work policies
55% of industrial executives see remote work as a competitive advantage
62% of industrial companies have invested in remote collaboration technology
45% of industrial workers report improved safety due to remote monitoring tools
30% of industrial firms consider remote work critical for attracting younger talent
40% of remote industrial workers experience fewer workplace injuries
70% of industrial managers believe remote work has reduced operational costs
25% of industrial employees work remotely at least part of the time
58% of industrial companies have increased their use of digital collaboration tools in 2023

As remote and hybrid work reshape the industrial landscape, recent statistics reveal a wave of technological adoption, increased productivity, and evolving workforce preferences that are transforming traditional manufacturing and industrial operations.

Employee Well-being and Safety

48% of industrial workers believe remote working improves their work-life balance
45% of industrial workers report improved safety due to remote monitoring tools
40% of remote industrial workers experience fewer workplace injuries
36% of industrial workers say remote work has improved their job satisfaction
38% of industrial remote workers report better career development opportunities
72% of industrial companies believe remote work enhances employee retention
33% of industrial workers find commuting time has decreased significantly due to remote work
41% of industrial employees feel increasingly disconnected from their teams due to remote work
47% of industrial firms report difficulty in maintaining company culture in remote settings
46% of industrial companies report improved employee morale with flexible work options

Employee Well-being and Safety Interpretation

While nearly half of industrial workers cite remote work as a boon for safety, satisfaction, and retention, a delicate balance remains as companies grapple with maintaining culture and connection in an increasingly decentralized industry landscape.

Operational Impact and Productivity

60% of industrial firms report increased productivity with remote or hybrid arrangements
62% of industrial companies have invested in remote collaboration technology
70% of industrial managers believe remote work has reduced operational costs
58% of industrial companies have increased their use of digital collaboration tools in 2023
50% of industrial businesses report challenges in managing remote teams
44% of industrial firms are exploring automation paired with remote monitoring
55% of industrial managers say remote work helps in emergency response planning
64% of industrial companies use remote condition monitoring to prevent machinery failures
49% of industrial workers believe remote work is less effective for team collaboration
66% of industrial companies have seen a positive impact on innovation due to remote work practices
79% of industrial companies that adopted remote work reported cost savings
69% of industrial executives believe remote work has helped business continuity during crises
54% of industrial remote workers report high levels of productivity

Operational Impact and Productivity Interpretation

While over half of industrial firms tout remote and hybrid setups as cost savers and innovation boosters—a cause for applause—their struggle with team management and collaboration reveals that in the factory of the future, shrinking walls are just the beginning of true transformation.

Remote Work Adoption and Preference

42% of industrial companies adopted remote work policies in 2023
35% of manufacturing workers prefer hybrid work models
Only 28% of industrial companies have fully implemented remote work policies
55% of industrial executives see remote work as a competitive advantage
30% of industrial firms consider remote work critical for attracting younger talent
25% of industrial employees work remotely at least part of the time
65% of industrial firms see remote work as a way to support diversity and inclusion initiatives
53% of industrial companies have implemented or plan to implement remote training programs
29% of industrial firms have not yet adopted remote working strategies
31% of industrial workers use mobile devices for remote work tasks
37% of industrial firms plan to hire remote contractors in the next year

Remote Work Adoption and Preference Interpretation

While remote work remains a growing frontier in manufacturing — with nearly half of companies adopting policies and over a third of workers favoring hybrid models — the industrial sector still faces the challenge of fully integrating remote solutions to stay competitive, attract younger talent, and promote diversity, all while balancing operational realities that keep only 28% of companies fully online.

Security and Technology Investments

52% of industrial companies increased cybersecurity investments due to remote work
28% of industrial companies face difficulties in securing remote work cybersecurity

Security and Technology Investments Interpretation

While over half of industrial firms are boosting cybersecurity to safeguard remote operations, nearly a third still grapple with securing their digital frontiers—highlighting that in industrial cyberspace, vigilance isn’t just optional, it’s essential.