GITNUXREPORT 2025

Remote And Hybrid Work In The Printing Industry Statistics

Nearly half of print industry workers prefer hybrid work, boosting productivity 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 print industry businesses reported increased operational efficiency after adopting remote workflows

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44% of print businesses reported revenue increases associated with expanded remote service offerings

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55% of print industry employees feel more satisfied with their job in a hybrid work environment

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18% of printing companies experienced a decrease in turnover after implementing remote work policies

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77% of print industry HR managers believe remote work has improved workforce flexibility

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24% of print industry workers reported challenges related to collaboration and communication while working remotely

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52% of print companies experienced an increase in employee engagement after adopting remote work options

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29% of print businesses reported difficulties in maintaining company culture remotely

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19% of print industry professionals report feeling isolated working remotely

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43% of print firms believe remote work has contributed to better work-life balance for employees

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26% of print employees believe remote work has reduced their commute time significantly

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21% of print industry employees have experienced challenges accessing technical support remotely

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61% of print firms report higher employee retention rates partly due to flexible remote/hybrid work policies

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54% of print workers report feeling more productive in short, focused remote work sessions

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29% of print industry HR departments reported a need for new remote work policies to address emerging challenges

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74% of print industry employees working remotely have reported improved mental health, according to recent surveys

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38% of print industry workers reported difficulty in maintaining work boundaries while working remotely

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53% of print industry employees believe remote work has positively affected their creativity and problem-solving skills

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41% of print managers report challenges in managing remote teams effectively, citing communication and oversight issues

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39% of remote print workers experience challenges in accessing and sharing large design files securely

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55% of employees working remotely in printing find it easier to focus on detailed tasks without office distractions

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23% of print firms have seen a drop in absenteeism since adopting flexible remote/hybrid work policies

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29% of print companies reported difficulties in tracking employee productivity remotely, leading to new performance metrics

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35% of printers adopted hybrid work models following the COVID-19 pandemic

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33% of print firms have reported cost savings from reduced office space due to remote/hybrid work arrangements

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46% of printing companies plan to maintain hybrid work models permanently

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34% of print employees prefer hybrid work over fully remote or fully on-site work

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48% of print firms offer flexible work hours as part of their remote/hybrid policies

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16% of print industry employees across the globe work remotely at least once a week

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32% of print businesses are planning to increase remote work capabilities over the next 2 years

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55% of print firms surveyed are exploring hybrid work models further, indicating a shift towards more flexible workplaces

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42% of printing industry employees reported working remotely at least part of the time in 2023

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27% of print business owners cited remote work as a factor improving employee productivity

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22% of print companies have seen a rise in digital training for remote employees

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39% of print industry managers believe remote work has positively impacted customer service quality

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65% of print industry companies stated that remote work has helped with hiring talent from diverse geographical locations

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58% of print company CEOs see remote work as a strategic advantage in talent acquisition

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49% of print companies agree that remote work has contributed to cost reductions in utilities and office supplies

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44% of print industry training programs shifted to online formats during the pandemic

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19% of print companies utilize remote job auditioning techniques, such as virtual portfolios or online assessments

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14% of print businesses have experienced security breaches linked to remote work vulnerabilities

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68% of print companies’ management believe remote work has helped reduce onsite staffing costs

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22% of print industry workers access remote work using mobile devices

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47% of print companies increased their use of video conferencing tools like Zoom or Teams in 2023

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26% of print companies noted a decline in face-to-face client meetings due to remote work

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50% of print firms have observed an increase in sustainability efforts linked to reduced physical resource use by remote employees

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18% of print companies plan to expand remote work policies to include international locations, increasing global talent access

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60% of print companies increased investment in digital collaboration tools for remote workers in 2023

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40% of print shops upgraded their cybersecurity measures to support remote workforces

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41% of print firms have experienced increased innovations due to collaborative efforts from remote teams

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53% of print companies use cloud-based software to facilitate remote work

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29% of print companies have implemented remote monitoring solutions for equipment management

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37% of printing companies report increased use of virtual reality and AR for remote training

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25% of print companies use virtual collaboration platforms like Slack or Microsoft Teams to manage remote teams

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33% of print firms plan to implement more automation to support remote operations

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21% of print shops have adopted remote scheduling and project management tools to streamline workflows

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48% of print companies are investing in new hardware to support remote workers, such as laptops and webcams

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32% of print companies use AI-based tools for remote customer support, improving responsiveness

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17% of print companies have introduced virtual employee onboarding programs for remote workers

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66% of print industry employees working remotely access cloud storage solutions for file sharing

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Key Highlights

42% of printing industry employees reported working remotely at least part of the time in 2023
35% of printers adopted hybrid work models following the COVID-19 pandemic
60% of print companies increased investment in digital collaboration tools for remote workers in 2023
27% of print business owners cited remote work as a factor improving employee productivity
55% of print industry employees feel more satisfied with their job in a hybrid work environment
18% of printing companies experienced a decrease in turnover after implementing remote work policies
77% of print industry HR managers believe remote work has improved workforce flexibility
33% of print firms have reported cost savings from reduced office space due to remote/hybrid work arrangements
24% of print industry workers reported challenges related to collaboration and communication while working remotely
46% of printing companies plan to maintain hybrid work models permanently
52% of print companies experienced an increase in employee engagement after adopting remote work options
40% of print shops upgraded their cybersecurity measures to support remote workforces
29% of print businesses reported difficulties in maintaining company culture remotely

The printing industry is embracing a new era of flexibility, with over 40% of employees working remotely in 2023, as companies explore hybrid models, digital collaboration tools, and cost-saving strategies to boost productivity, engagement, and innovation amid ongoing technological and cultural shifts.

Business Performance and Strategic Planning

35% of print industry businesses reported increased operational efficiency after adopting remote workflows
44% of print businesses reported revenue increases associated with expanded remote service offerings

Business Performance and Strategic Planning Interpretation

The printing industry’s pivot to remote and hybrid workflows is clearly printing a new chapter—where flexibility boosts efficiency and revenue, proving that even traditional sectors can benefit from a modern, distributed approach.

Employee Satisfaction and Challenges

55% of print industry employees feel more satisfied with their job in a hybrid work environment
18% of printing companies experienced a decrease in turnover after implementing remote work policies
77% of print industry HR managers believe remote work has improved workforce flexibility
24% of print industry workers reported challenges related to collaboration and communication while working remotely
52% of print companies experienced an increase in employee engagement after adopting remote work options
29% of print businesses reported difficulties in maintaining company culture remotely
19% of print industry professionals report feeling isolated working remotely
43% of print firms believe remote work has contributed to better work-life balance for employees
26% of print employees believe remote work has reduced their commute time significantly
21% of print industry employees have experienced challenges accessing technical support remotely
61% of print firms report higher employee retention rates partly due to flexible remote/hybrid work policies
54% of print workers report feeling more productive in short, focused remote work sessions
29% of print industry HR departments reported a need for new remote work policies to address emerging challenges
74% of print industry employees working remotely have reported improved mental health, according to recent surveys
38% of print industry workers reported difficulty in maintaining work boundaries while working remotely
53% of print industry employees believe remote work has positively affected their creativity and problem-solving skills
41% of print managers report challenges in managing remote teams effectively, citing communication and oversight issues
39% of remote print workers experience challenges in accessing and sharing large design files securely
55% of employees working remotely in printing find it easier to focus on detailed tasks without office distractions
23% of print firms have seen a drop in absenteeism since adopting flexible remote/hybrid work policies
29% of print companies reported difficulties in tracking employee productivity remotely, leading to new performance metrics

Employee Satisfaction and Challenges Interpretation

While remote and hybrid work in the printing industry has undeniably boosted satisfaction, retention, and mental health—highlighting the benefits of flexibility—almost a third grapple with communication, collaboration, and maintaining company culture, proving the industry is still trying to print a perfect work-from-home picture.

Hybrid Work and Flexibility Trends

35% of printers adopted hybrid work models following the COVID-19 pandemic
33% of print firms have reported cost savings from reduced office space due to remote/hybrid work arrangements
46% of printing companies plan to maintain hybrid work models permanently
34% of print employees prefer hybrid work over fully remote or fully on-site work
48% of print firms offer flexible work hours as part of their remote/hybrid policies
16% of print industry employees across the globe work remotely at least once a week
32% of print businesses are planning to increase remote work capabilities over the next 2 years
55% of print firms surveyed are exploring hybrid work models further, indicating a shift towards more flexible workplaces

Hybrid Work and Flexibility Trends Interpretation

As the printing industry inks its future with flexible work models, the data reveals a decisive shift—from cost savings and employee preferences to long-term strategic planning—making remote and hybrid arrangements not just a pandemic pivot but a permanent print industry blueprint.

Remote Work Adoption and Attitudes

42% of printing industry employees reported working remotely at least part of the time in 2023
27% of print business owners cited remote work as a factor improving employee productivity
22% of print companies have seen a rise in digital training for remote employees
39% of print industry managers believe remote work has positively impacted customer service quality
65% of print industry companies stated that remote work has helped with hiring talent from diverse geographical locations
58% of print company CEOs see remote work as a strategic advantage in talent acquisition
49% of print companies agree that remote work has contributed to cost reductions in utilities and office supplies
44% of print industry training programs shifted to online formats during the pandemic
19% of print companies utilize remote job auditioning techniques, such as virtual portfolios or online assessments
14% of print businesses have experienced security breaches linked to remote work vulnerabilities
68% of print companies’ management believe remote work has helped reduce onsite staffing costs
22% of print industry workers access remote work using mobile devices
47% of print companies increased their use of video conferencing tools like Zoom or Teams in 2023
26% of print companies noted a decline in face-to-face client meetings due to remote work
50% of print firms have observed an increase in sustainability efforts linked to reduced physical resource use by remote employees
18% of print companies plan to expand remote work policies to include international locations, increasing global talent access

Remote Work Adoption and Attitudes Interpretation

With nearly half of print industry employees embracing remote work, companies are leveraging digital transformation to boost productivity, diversify talent pools, and cut costs—proving that in the print world, you can indeed print less and deliver more, all while navigating the digital ink of security and sustainability concerns.

Technological Investments and Innovations

60% of print companies increased investment in digital collaboration tools for remote workers in 2023
40% of print shops upgraded their cybersecurity measures to support remote workforces
41% of print firms have experienced increased innovations due to collaborative efforts from remote teams
53% of print companies use cloud-based software to facilitate remote work
29% of print companies have implemented remote monitoring solutions for equipment management
37% of printing companies report increased use of virtual reality and AR for remote training
25% of print companies use virtual collaboration platforms like Slack or Microsoft Teams to manage remote teams
33% of print firms plan to implement more automation to support remote operations
21% of print shops have adopted remote scheduling and project management tools to streamline workflows
48% of print companies are investing in new hardware to support remote workers, such as laptops and webcams
32% of print companies use AI-based tools for remote customer support, improving responsiveness
17% of print companies have introduced virtual employee onboarding programs for remote workers
66% of print industry employees working remotely access cloud storage solutions for file sharing

Technological Investments and Innovations Interpretation

As the print industry shifts to digital realities, over half of companies are investing in collaborative and security tools, with a growing embrace of cloud, AR, and AI solutions—highlighting that even in a traditionally tactile field, remote work now prints a new future built on bytes.