GITNUXREPORT 2025

Remote And Hybrid Work In The It Industry Statistics

Most IT companies now favor hybrid models, improving collaboration and talent retention.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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65% of IT workers say they are more satisfied with remote work options

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65% of remote IT workers report experiencing some form of digital fatigue

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35% of IT employees report feeling isolated working remotely

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81% of IT teams reported improved work engagement with hybrid formats

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49% of IT companies reported difficulties maintaining company culture remotely

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38% of IT professionals experience difficulty in maintaining team cohesion remotely

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49% of IT organizations report increased employee engagement after implementing remote work policies

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55% of IT companies are exploring or implementing virtual onboarding programs for remote hires

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60% of IT organizations increased cybersecurity investments due to remote work challenges

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29% of IT companies reported cybersecurity breaches associated with remote access

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43% of IT managers are concerned about data security in remote settings

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36% of IT departments have adopted mobile device management solutions to secure remote workforces

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73% of IT firms have increased their cybersecurity budgets since adopting remote/hybrid work models

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77% of IT teams experienced better collaboration with the right digital tools in hybrid models

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78% of IT professionals use collaboration tools like Slack or Teams daily in hybrid settings

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70% of IT companies increased their investment in cloud technologies for remote work facilitation

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66% of IT companies use virtual reality tools to facilitate remote collaboration

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59% of IT organizations have adopted or are planning to adopt asynchronous communication methods

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66% of IT companies reported increased use of AI tools for remote project management

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60% of IT organizations reported improved disaster recovery capabilities due to remote access

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54% of IT firms report increased adoption of cloud-based collaboration platforms

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70% of IT companies adopted remote or hybrid work models in 2023

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80% of IT employees prefer a hybrid work model

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56% of IT organizations report increased productivity with remote work

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45% of IT companies plan to make remote work a permanent option

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55% of IT professionals report improved work-life balance due to remote/hybrid arrangements

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50% of IT hiring managers find remote work to reduce hiring costs

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85% of IT managers believe remote work influences company culture positively

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40% of IT employees work remotely at least three days a week

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80% of IT professionals say flexible work arrangements are key to talent retention

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52% of remote IT workers report difficulty disconnecting after work hours

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68% of IT organizations faced challenges in onboarding new remote hires

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90% of IT managers see a positive impact of hybrid work on innovation

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46% of remote IT workers experienced team communication issues

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74% of IT employees reported better autonomy under hybrid models

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58% of IT companies consider remote work a competitive advantage in attracting talent

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62% of IT executives believe remote work has increased their organization's agility

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53% of IT managers observed an increase in project completion speed in hybrid teams

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48% of remote IT workers feel less stressed compared to on-site counterparts

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75% of IT professionals believe remote work will be a standard practice post-2023

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69% of IT teams report increased need for digital skill development due to remote/hybrid work

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84% of remote IT workers prefer a hybrid work schedule over fully remote or fully on-site

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72% of IT organizations say remote work has saved costs on office space and utilities

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61% of IT employees report higher job satisfaction with flexible working hours

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77% of IT organizations recognize digital transformation as accelerated by remote/hybrid work

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55% of IT professionals have experienced burnout due to remote work challenges

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44% of remote IT workers utilize coworking spaces occasionally to combat isolation

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50% of remote IT workers believe their work is less monitored, leading to increased trust but also challenges for managers

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67% of remote IT employees report better work-life balance

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54% of IT companies cite remote work as key to attracting younger talent

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82% of remote IT workers feel empowered in their roles due to flexible working arrangements

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61% of remote IT employees would prefer a fully flexible schedule

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45% of remote IT workers report decreased commuting time stress

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63% of IT organizations plan to increase their remote workforce headcount in the next year

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Key Highlights

70% of IT companies adopted remote or hybrid work models in 2023
80% of IT employees prefer a hybrid work model
56% of IT organizations report increased productivity with remote work
65% of IT workers say they are more satisfied with remote work options
45% of IT companies plan to make remote work a permanent option
55% of IT professionals report improved work-life balance due to remote/hybrid arrangements
50% of IT hiring managers find remote work to reduce hiring costs
77% of IT teams experienced better collaboration with the right digital tools in hybrid models
60% of IT organizations increased cybersecurity investments due to remote work challenges
85% of IT managers believe remote work influences company culture positively
40% of IT employees work remotely at least three days a week
29% of IT companies reported cybersecurity breaches associated with remote access
78% of IT professionals use collaboration tools like Slack or Teams daily in hybrid settings

As remote and hybrid work models become the norm in the IT industry, with 70% of companies adopting these flexible arrangements in 2023 and 80% of employees preferring a hybrid setup, the landscape is transforming—boosting productivity, enhancing work-life balance, and driving innovation while also presenting new challenges like cybersecurity threats and digital fatigue.

Employee Satisfaction and Engagement

65% of IT workers say they are more satisfied with remote work options
65% of remote IT workers report experiencing some form of digital fatigue
35% of IT employees report feeling isolated working remotely
81% of IT teams reported improved work engagement with hybrid formats
49% of IT companies reported difficulties maintaining company culture remotely
38% of IT professionals experience difficulty in maintaining team cohesion remotely
49% of IT organizations report increased employee engagement after implementing remote work policies

Employee Satisfaction and Engagement Interpretation

While remote and hybrid work in the IT industry boost overall satisfaction and engagement, they also highlight a delicate balance—with digital fatigue, feelings of isolation, and challenges in maintaining team cohesion and culture—underscoring that flexible work arrangements require attentive management to truly thrive.

Organizational Strategies and Future Planning

55% of IT companies are exploring or implementing virtual onboarding programs for remote hires

Organizational Strategies and Future Planning Interpretation

With 55% of IT companies embracing virtual onboarding, it's clear that the industry is seamlessly shifting from in-person handshakes to digital welcomes, underscoring remote work's growing permanence.

Security and Data Privacy

60% of IT organizations increased cybersecurity investments due to remote work challenges
29% of IT companies reported cybersecurity breaches associated with remote access
43% of IT managers are concerned about data security in remote settings
36% of IT departments have adopted mobile device management solutions to secure remote workforces
73% of IT firms have increased their cybersecurity budgets since adopting remote/hybrid work models

Security and Data Privacy Interpretation

As remote work becomes the new norm in IT, it’s clear that while 73% of firms are beefing up cybersecurity budgets, nearly a third still face breaches, reminding us that in cybersecurity, effort and investment must go hand in hand—especially when employees are working from anywhere.

Technological Adoption and Tools

77% of IT teams experienced better collaboration with the right digital tools in hybrid models
78% of IT professionals use collaboration tools like Slack or Teams daily in hybrid settings
70% of IT companies increased their investment in cloud technologies for remote work facilitation
66% of IT companies use virtual reality tools to facilitate remote collaboration
59% of IT organizations have adopted or are planning to adopt asynchronous communication methods
66% of IT companies reported increased use of AI tools for remote project management
60% of IT organizations reported improved disaster recovery capabilities due to remote access
54% of IT firms report increased adoption of cloud-based collaboration platforms

Technological Adoption and Tools Interpretation

As the IT industry fully embraces digital transformation, it’s clear that remote and hybrid work are not just trends but strategic imperatives—elevating collaboration, cloud reliance, and innovative tools like VR and AI from optional to essential in maintaining competitive agility.

Work Environment and Flexibility

70% of IT companies adopted remote or hybrid work models in 2023
80% of IT employees prefer a hybrid work model
56% of IT organizations report increased productivity with remote work
45% of IT companies plan to make remote work a permanent option
55% of IT professionals report improved work-life balance due to remote/hybrid arrangements
50% of IT hiring managers find remote work to reduce hiring costs
85% of IT managers believe remote work influences company culture positively
40% of IT employees work remotely at least three days a week
80% of IT professionals say flexible work arrangements are key to talent retention
52% of remote IT workers report difficulty disconnecting after work hours
68% of IT organizations faced challenges in onboarding new remote hires
90% of IT managers see a positive impact of hybrid work on innovation
46% of remote IT workers experienced team communication issues
74% of IT employees reported better autonomy under hybrid models
58% of IT companies consider remote work a competitive advantage in attracting talent
62% of IT executives believe remote work has increased their organization's agility
53% of IT managers observed an increase in project completion speed in hybrid teams
48% of remote IT workers feel less stressed compared to on-site counterparts
75% of IT professionals believe remote work will be a standard practice post-2023
69% of IT teams report increased need for digital skill development due to remote/hybrid work
84% of remote IT workers prefer a hybrid work schedule over fully remote or fully on-site
72% of IT organizations say remote work has saved costs on office space and utilities
61% of IT employees report higher job satisfaction with flexible working hours
77% of IT organizations recognize digital transformation as accelerated by remote/hybrid work
55% of IT professionals have experienced burnout due to remote work challenges
44% of remote IT workers utilize coworking spaces occasionally to combat isolation
50% of remote IT workers believe their work is less monitored, leading to increased trust but also challenges for managers
67% of remote IT employees report better work-life balance
54% of IT companies cite remote work as key to attracting younger talent
82% of remote IT workers feel empowered in their roles due to flexible working arrangements
61% of remote IT employees would prefer a fully flexible schedule
45% of remote IT workers report decreased commuting time stress
63% of IT organizations plan to increase their remote workforce headcount in the next year

Work Environment and Flexibility Interpretation

With an overwhelming 70% of IT firms embracing remote or hybrid models in 2023—reflecting a workforce that champions flexibility, values work-life balance, and accelerates digital transformation—it's clear that remote work isn't just a trend but a strategic shift that, despite some hurdles like onboarding and burnout, is reshaping the industry from hiring to innovation.