GITNUXREPORT 2025

Remote And Hybrid Work In The Packaging Industry Statistics

Remote hybrid work boosts productivity, saves costs, attracts talent, and improves job satisfaction.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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35% of packaging companies experienced cost savings by reducing office space with remote work

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46% of packaging companies report cost reductions in overheads due to dismantling physical offices

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60% of packaging firms reported increased productivity after introducing hybrid work options

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55% of packaging industry decision-makers plan to maintain or increase hybrid work policies

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40% of packaging companies reported challenges in maintaining team collaboration remotely

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70% of packaging firms using remote collaboration tools saw enhanced project management

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33% of packaging businesses reported improved employee retention due to flexible working arrangements

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18% of packaging companies have faced productivity dips due to remote work distractions

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30% of packaging organizations reported increased operational flexibility with hybrid models

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65% of packaging firms report reduced employee commuting times due to remote work

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54% of packaging industry adaptation to remote work lead to increased use of remote performance metrics

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28% of packaging firms report difficulties in managing remote teams effectively

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54% of packaging organizations believe remote work has positively impacted project turnaround times

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41% of remote packaging employees report better focus and productivity

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19% of packaging organizations report difficulty in measuring remote employee performance effectively

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48% of packaging companies report that remote work has helped reduce absenteeism

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45% of packaging industry companies adopted hybrid work models in 2023

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30% of packaging sector employees work remotely at least two days a week

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29% of packaging industry employees find remote work improves work-life balance

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25% of packaging industry employees work remotely full-time

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15% of packaging organizations reported cybersecurity concerns due to remote working

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20% of packaging companies transitioned to a hybrid work model in response to employee preference

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22% of packaging employees experienced increased job satisfaction from remote work flexibility

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64% of packaging industry leaders believe remote work will stay prevalent even after the pandemic

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52% of packaging firms see a positive impact on customer service through remote work practices

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25% of packaging industry HR teams see remote work as a tool for diversity and inclusion

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47% of packaging industry employees believe remote work can lead to better innovation

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54% of packaging companies have formal policies in place for managing remote or hybrid teams

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20% of packaging industry workers prefer fully remote roles over hybrid

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43% of packaging companies reported challenges in maintaining company culture with remote teams

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21% of remote packaging workers feel more empowered to make decisions

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37% of packaging organizations incorporate flexible working hours into their remote work policies

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19% of packaging industry surveys indicate remote work has improved employee mental health

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25% of packaging managers state remote work increases their ability to access global talent pools

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41% of packaging firms report higher employee engagement scores with remote work practices

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53% of packaging businesses cite remote work as a factor in reducing employee turnover

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30% of packaging employees believe remote work reduces their overall stress levels

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27% of packaging firms have implemented remote work policies targeting environmental sustainability

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49% of packaging industry decision-makers see remote work as essential for future workforce planning

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39% of packaging firms believe remote work leads to better work output, due to fewer office distractions

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56% of packaging teams conduct virtual team-building activities regularly

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42% of packaging industry employees cite flexible scheduling as their top remote work benefit

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24% of packaging executives believe remote work shifts their company culture positively

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31% of packaging firms plan to expand remote work options in the next two years

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23% of packaging industry respondents attribute remote work to increased innovation

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54% of packaging companies of all sizes report improved environmental footprint due to remote work reduced commuting

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38% of packaging industry managers see remote work as a way to attract younger talent

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36% of packaging organizations use digital health and wellness programs to support remote employees

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50% of packaging companies increased IT investments to support remote work infrastructure

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48% of packaging companies have implemented virtual onboarding processes for remote employees

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28% of remote packaging workers report difficulties with remote equipment setup

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42% of packaging organizations utilize cloud-based storage to facilitate remote work

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44% of packaging firms experienced improved employee collaboration by adopting digital communication tools

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55% of packaging companies plan to invest in remote work technology in 2024

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35% of packaging industry projects are now managed remotely, using digital tools

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50% of packaging firms increased focus on digital security protocols for remote employees

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29% of packaging employees screen productivity through remote monitoring software

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22% of packaging companies have adopted virtual reality training for remote employees

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15% of packaging companies experienced increased cybersecurity threats with remote work

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47% of packaging companies have increased investment in remote work collaboration tools during 2023

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Key Highlights

45% of packaging industry companies adopted hybrid work models in 2023
30% of packaging sector employees work remotely at least two days a week
60% of packaging firms reported increased productivity after introducing hybrid work options
35% of packaging companies experienced cost savings by reducing office space with remote work
29% of packaging industry employees find remote work improves work-life balance
55% of packaging industry decision-makers plan to maintain or increase hybrid work policies
40% of packaging companies reported challenges in maintaining team collaboration remotely
25% of packaging industry employees work remotely full-time
70% of packaging firms using remote collaboration tools saw enhanced project management
15% of packaging organizations reported cybersecurity concerns due to remote working
50% of packaging companies increased IT investments to support remote work infrastructure
38% of packaging industry managers see remote work as a way to attract younger talent
20% of packaging companies transitioned to a hybrid work model in response to employee preference

Remote and hybrid work are reshaping the packaging industry in 2023, with nearly half of companies adopting flexible models that boost productivity, cut costs, and attract younger talent—marking a lasting shift in how the industry operates.

Cost Management and Resource Allocation

35% of packaging companies experienced cost savings by reducing office space with remote work
46% of packaging companies report cost reductions in overheads due to dismantling physical offices

Cost Management and Resource Allocation Interpretation

The packaging industry’s embracing remote work isn’t just a trend; it’s a cost-cutting revolution—proving that sometimes, thinking outside the box starts with shrinking the box itself.

Operational Performance and Productivity Trends

60% of packaging firms reported increased productivity after introducing hybrid work options
55% of packaging industry decision-makers plan to maintain or increase hybrid work policies
40% of packaging companies reported challenges in maintaining team collaboration remotely
70% of packaging firms using remote collaboration tools saw enhanced project management
33% of packaging businesses reported improved employee retention due to flexible working arrangements
18% of packaging companies have faced productivity dips due to remote work distractions
30% of packaging organizations reported increased operational flexibility with hybrid models
65% of packaging firms report reduced employee commuting times due to remote work
54% of packaging industry adaptation to remote work lead to increased use of remote performance metrics
28% of packaging firms report difficulties in managing remote teams effectively
54% of packaging organizations believe remote work has positively impacted project turnaround times
41% of remote packaging employees report better focus and productivity
19% of packaging organizations report difficulty in measuring remote employee performance effectively
48% of packaging companies report that remote work has helped reduce absenteeism

Operational Performance and Productivity Trends Interpretation

While remote and hybrid work models are boosting productivity, retention, and operational flexibility in the packaging industry, they also bring challenges in team collaboration and performance management, highlighting a delicate balance between innovation and effective oversight.

Remote Work Adoption and Attitudes

45% of packaging industry companies adopted hybrid work models in 2023
30% of packaging sector employees work remotely at least two days a week
29% of packaging industry employees find remote work improves work-life balance
25% of packaging industry employees work remotely full-time
15% of packaging organizations reported cybersecurity concerns due to remote working
20% of packaging companies transitioned to a hybrid work model in response to employee preference
22% of packaging employees experienced increased job satisfaction from remote work flexibility
64% of packaging industry leaders believe remote work will stay prevalent even after the pandemic
52% of packaging firms see a positive impact on customer service through remote work practices
25% of packaging industry HR teams see remote work as a tool for diversity and inclusion
47% of packaging industry employees believe remote work can lead to better innovation
54% of packaging companies have formal policies in place for managing remote or hybrid teams
20% of packaging industry workers prefer fully remote roles over hybrid
43% of packaging companies reported challenges in maintaining company culture with remote teams
21% of remote packaging workers feel more empowered to make decisions
37% of packaging organizations incorporate flexible working hours into their remote work policies
19% of packaging industry surveys indicate remote work has improved employee mental health
25% of packaging managers state remote work increases their ability to access global talent pools
41% of packaging firms report higher employee engagement scores with remote work practices
53% of packaging businesses cite remote work as a factor in reducing employee turnover
30% of packaging employees believe remote work reduces their overall stress levels
27% of packaging firms have implemented remote work policies targeting environmental sustainability
49% of packaging industry decision-makers see remote work as essential for future workforce planning
39% of packaging firms believe remote work leads to better work output, due to fewer office distractions
56% of packaging teams conduct virtual team-building activities regularly
42% of packaging industry employees cite flexible scheduling as their top remote work benefit
24% of packaging executives believe remote work shifts their company culture positively
31% of packaging firms plan to expand remote work options in the next two years
23% of packaging industry respondents attribute remote work to increased innovation
54% of packaging companies of all sizes report improved environmental footprint due to remote work reduced commuting

Remote Work Adoption and Attitudes Interpretation

As the packaging industry adapts to a hybrid future, over half of companies see remote work not just as a flexibility perk but as a strategic driver for innovation, employee satisfaction, and environmental sustainability—proving that even in packaging, it’s what’s outside the box that counts.

Strategic Planning and Future Investment

38% of packaging industry managers see remote work as a way to attract younger talent
36% of packaging organizations use digital health and wellness programs to support remote employees

Strategic Planning and Future Investment Interpretation

With 38% of packaging managers embracing remote work to lure younger talent and 36% investing in digital health initiatives, the industry is packaging itself as a flexible, health-conscious workplace to stay competitive in a changing labor landscape.

Technological Implementation and Digital Transformation

50% of packaging companies increased IT investments to support remote work infrastructure
48% of packaging companies have implemented virtual onboarding processes for remote employees
28% of remote packaging workers report difficulties with remote equipment setup
42% of packaging organizations utilize cloud-based storage to facilitate remote work
44% of packaging firms experienced improved employee collaboration by adopting digital communication tools
55% of packaging companies plan to invest in remote work technology in 2024
35% of packaging industry projects are now managed remotely, using digital tools
50% of packaging firms increased focus on digital security protocols for remote employees
29% of packaging employees screen productivity through remote monitoring software
22% of packaging companies have adopted virtual reality training for remote employees
15% of packaging companies experienced increased cybersecurity threats with remote work
47% of packaging companies have increased investment in remote work collaboration tools during 2023

Technological Implementation and Digital Transformation Interpretation

As the packaging industry wraps up its digital transformation, with nearly half investing in remote tools and security, it's clear that while remote work is spooling into mainstream operations, overcoming equipment challenges and cybersecurity risks remains the tape that needs to be unraveled.