GITNUXREPORT 2025

Remote And Hybrid Work In The Information Industry Statistics

Majority prefer hybrid work; remote work boosts productivity, satisfaction, and retention.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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35% of information companies reported cybersecurity challenges due to remote work

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85% of IT sector organizations see cybersecurity as a top priority for remote work

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42% of information industry remote workers have concerns about data privacy

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45% of remote workers in the information sector experienced fewer work-related stressors

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50% of remote workers in the information industry have experienced improved work-life balance

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58% of remote information industry workers feel that their companies support flexible work schedules

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42% of remote workers in the information industry experienced feelings of social isolation

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65% of remote and hybrid information workers report higher job satisfaction

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78% of information industry professionals believe remote work improves overall work-life integration

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46% of information companies report difficulty in maintaining team cohesion in remote settings

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54% of remote workers in the information industry report better job engagement

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69% of remote workers in the information sector believe remote work improves their overall mental health

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77% of information companies provide mental health support programs for remote workers

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66% of managers believe remote work improves overall employee morale

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70% of information industry companies have adopted hybrid work models as of 2023

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55% of information industry companies plan to permanently shift to hybrid work models

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90% of information companies transitioned to remote-first policies during or after the COVID-19 pandemic

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54% of technology companies plan to increase remote work roles in the next year

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48% of information companies have implemented virtual onboarding processes

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81% of technology sector organizations have adopted digital training tools to support remote employees

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65% of remote employees in the information industry experienced technological issues at least once a week

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48% of information industry companies are considering adopting software to monitor remote employee productivity

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65% of information industry employees prefer remote or hybrid work arrangements

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80% of remote information professionals report increased productivity compared to in-office work

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60% of organizations in the information industry increased investment in digital collaboration tools in 2023

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75% of information industry executives believe remote work is critical for attracting top talent

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85% of information industry employees use at least three digital communication tools daily

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77% of information sector companies have seen cost reductions associated with remote work

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49% of remote workers in the information industry face challenges with career advancement

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68% of information companies cite improved employee retention as a benefit of remote/hybrid work models

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55% of managers in the information industry believe remote work reduces operational costs

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72% of remote employees in the information sector use cloud-based platforms regularly

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18% of information industry organizations plan to decrease office space in response to remote work trends

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63% of remote workers in the information industry experience flexible scheduling as a key benefit

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59% of remote information workers utilize video conferencing tools daily

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70% of remote workers in the information industry experience improved productivity with asynchronous communication

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40% of information companies offer stipends for home office setups

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62% of information sector employees report higher autonomy while working remotely

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29% of remote information workers feel they are less visible for promotions

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76% of managers in the information industry believe remote work impacts team collaboration

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66% of remote workers in the information industry use mobile devices for work tasks

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73% of information companies report increased employee flexibility as a key benefit of hybrid models

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55% of remote info workers expect to have flexible scheduling preserved long-term

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54% of organizations report challenges in maintaining remote employee accountability

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58% of remote and hybrid workers in the information industry have accessed online learning resources regularly

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82% of remote workers in the information sector feel more empowered to make decisions

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55% of IT firms report challenges in maintaining consistent company culture with remote teams

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70% of remote information workers prefer async communication to accommodate different time zones

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40% of remote workers in the information sector work from co-working spaces occasionally

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59% of remote information workers utilize task management platforms daily

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54% of organizations report difficulties in assessing remote employee performance objectively

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77% of remote workers in the information industry see greater work autonomy as a benefit

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Key Highlights

70% of information industry companies have adopted hybrid work models as of 2023
65% of information industry employees prefer remote or hybrid work arrangements
80% of remote information professionals report increased productivity compared to in-office work
55% of information industry companies plan to permanently shift to hybrid work models
45% of remote workers in the information sector experienced fewer work-related stressors
60% of organizations in the information industry increased investment in digital collaboration tools in 2023
75% of information industry executives believe remote work is critical for attracting top talent
50% of remote workers in the information industry have experienced improved work-life balance
35% of information companies reported cybersecurity challenges due to remote work
90% of information companies transitioned to remote-first policies during or after the COVID-19 pandemic
85% of information industry employees use at least three digital communication tools daily
58% of remote information industry workers feel that their companies support flexible work schedules
42% of remote workers in the information industry experienced feelings of social isolation

With 70% of information industry companies adopting hybrid work models and 65% of employees preferring remote or flexible arrangements by 2023, the sector is experiencing a transformative shift towards remote and hybrid work that boosts productivity, enhances work-life balance, and presents both opportunities and challenges for organizations aiming to attract talent and maintain team cohesion.

Cybersecurity and Data Security Challenges

35% of information companies reported cybersecurity challenges due to remote work
85% of IT sector organizations see cybersecurity as a top priority for remote work
42% of information industry remote workers have concerns about data privacy

Cybersecurity and Data Security Challenges Interpretation

Amidst the shift to remote and hybrid work, a cybersecurity tug-of-war has emerged—highlighting that while 85% of IT firms claim cybersecurity is top priority, nearly half of information industry remote workers remain weary of data privacy, underscoring that trusting the cloud is easier said than done.

Employee Well-being and Mental Health

45% of remote workers in the information sector experienced fewer work-related stressors
50% of remote workers in the information industry have experienced improved work-life balance
58% of remote information industry workers feel that their companies support flexible work schedules
42% of remote workers in the information industry experienced feelings of social isolation
65% of remote and hybrid information workers report higher job satisfaction
78% of information industry professionals believe remote work improves overall work-life integration
46% of information companies report difficulty in maintaining team cohesion in remote settings
54% of remote workers in the information industry report better job engagement
69% of remote workers in the information sector believe remote work improves their overall mental health
77% of information companies provide mental health support programs for remote workers
66% of managers believe remote work improves overall employee morale

Employee Well-being and Mental Health Interpretation

While remote and hybrid work in the information industry boosts job satisfaction, work-life balance, and mental health for many, approximately half still grapple with social isolation and team cohesion challenges—highlighting that the shift towards flexibility remains a balancing act between empowerment and engagement.

Remote Work Adoption and Trends

70% of information industry companies have adopted hybrid work models as of 2023
55% of information industry companies plan to permanently shift to hybrid work models
90% of information companies transitioned to remote-first policies during or after the COVID-19 pandemic
54% of technology companies plan to increase remote work roles in the next year
48% of information companies have implemented virtual onboarding processes
81% of technology sector organizations have adopted digital training tools to support remote employees
65% of remote employees in the information industry experienced technological issues at least once a week
48% of information industry companies are considering adopting software to monitor remote employee productivity

Remote Work Adoption and Trends Interpretation

As the information industry's remote revolution gains momentum—highlighted by widespread adoption, planned permanency, and increasing reliance on digital tools—it's clear that while tech firms thrive on virtual workflows, they must also troubleshoot frequent technological hiccups and balance productivity monitoring with employee trust in this ongoing digital transformation.

Workplace Preferences and Behavior

65% of information industry employees prefer remote or hybrid work arrangements
80% of remote information professionals report increased productivity compared to in-office work
60% of organizations in the information industry increased investment in digital collaboration tools in 2023
75% of information industry executives believe remote work is critical for attracting top talent
85% of information industry employees use at least three digital communication tools daily
77% of information sector companies have seen cost reductions associated with remote work
49% of remote workers in the information industry face challenges with career advancement
68% of information companies cite improved employee retention as a benefit of remote/hybrid work models
55% of managers in the information industry believe remote work reduces operational costs
72% of remote employees in the information sector use cloud-based platforms regularly
18% of information industry organizations plan to decrease office space in response to remote work trends
63% of remote workers in the information industry experience flexible scheduling as a key benefit
59% of remote information workers utilize video conferencing tools daily
70% of remote workers in the information industry experience improved productivity with asynchronous communication
40% of information companies offer stipends for home office setups
62% of information sector employees report higher autonomy while working remotely
29% of remote information workers feel they are less visible for promotions
76% of managers in the information industry believe remote work impacts team collaboration
66% of remote workers in the information industry use mobile devices for work tasks
73% of information companies report increased employee flexibility as a key benefit of hybrid models
55% of remote info workers expect to have flexible scheduling preserved long-term
54% of organizations report challenges in maintaining remote employee accountability
58% of remote and hybrid workers in the information industry have accessed online learning resources regularly
82% of remote workers in the information sector feel more empowered to make decisions
55% of IT firms report challenges in maintaining consistent company culture with remote teams
70% of remote information workers prefer async communication to accommodate different time zones
40% of remote workers in the information sector work from co-working spaces occasionally
59% of remote information workers utilize task management platforms daily
54% of organizations report difficulties in assessing remote employee performance objectively
77% of remote workers in the information industry see greater work autonomy as a benefit

Workplace Preferences and Behavior Interpretation

In an industry where 65% prefer remote or hybrid work, 80% report increased productivity, and 77% enjoy greater autonomy, it's clear that while digital collaboration and cost savings boost organizational efficiency, balancing visibility and maintaining culture remain the challenges as 68% cite improved retention but nearly half feel career advancement is harder, illustrating a delicate dance between flexibility and opportunity in the information age.