GITNUXREPORT 2025

Remote And Hybrid Work In The Staffing Industry Statistics

Remote work drives industry growth, reduces costs, and attracts top talent.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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70% of staffing agencies report increased demand for remote work staffing solutions since 2020

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85% of staffing companies report client demand for remote workforce solutions

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75% of staffing firms have reported increased interest from clients in remote staffing solutions during economic downturns

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61% of staffing agencies report a rise in demand for remote executive search services

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65% of staffing firms have expanded their remote job listings over the past year

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80% of staffing agencies now offer remote onboarding processes

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55% of temporary employment placements are now remote

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60% of staffing agencies consider remote work essential for attracting top talent

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Remote work has led to a 30% decrease in average placement time in the staffing industry

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78% of staffing firms have reported increased productivity from remote staffing solutions

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50% of staffing agencies anticipate continuing to offer remote staffing options post-pandemic

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48% of staffing agencies see remote work as a key driver for expanding geographic reach

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42% of staffing professionals believe remote work will permanently alter the staffing landscape

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68% of staffing agencies have invested in remote work training for their employees

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29% of staffing placements are now for remote or hybrid roles, up from 15% in 2020

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73% of staffing firms track remote work performance metrics more frequently than onsite work

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52% of job seekers prioritize remote work options when choosing staffing agencies

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70% of staffing firms are offering virtual career fairs to attract remote talent

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64% of remote staffing jobs are being filled for tech and IT roles

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50% of staffing agencies report a rise in flexible work arrangements as a competitive advantage

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85% of staffing firms leverage online job platforms to source remote candidates

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41% of staffing professionals believe remote work has increased overall job satisfaction

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58% of temporary staffing agencies have seen an increase in long-term remote placements

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77% of staffing firms have reported improved candidate engagement through remote interview processes

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54% of staffing firms find it easier to onboard remote employees using digital tools compared to traditional methods

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63% of staffing employers believe remote work can help reduce overhead costs

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32% of staffing professionals see remote work as the primary driver for digital transformation in staffing firms

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38% of staffing companies partner with remote work training providers to upskill their workforce

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67% of staffing agencies have adopted new policies to support hybrid work models

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80% of staffing professionals believe remote work is beneficial for diversity and inclusion initiatives

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46% of staffing professionals state that remote work has led to a more diverse candidate pool

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74% of staffing companies have been able to reduce office space costs due to remote staffing

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43% of staffing agencies report longer candidate engagement periods in remote hiring processes

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69% of staffing firms have noticed higher retention rates among remote employees

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57% of staffing providers utilize remote work scheduling tools to manage distributed teams effectively

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66% of staffing agencies see improved candidate experience with virtual interview formats

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53% of staffing companies find remote work to improve work-life balance for their employees

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72% of staffing firms report that remote hiring has helped fill hard-to-staff roles faster

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81% of staffing professionals believe remote work is essential for the future growth of staffing firms

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65% of staffing agencies have seen an increase in international candidates applying for remote positions

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45% of staffing companies report challenges in remote candidate assessment

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66% of staffing agencies report difficulties in maintaining company culture with remote staffing

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49% of staffing agencies report difficulties in verifying remote candidates' credentials

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49% of staffing agencies have experienced a decline in candidate applications for onsite-only roles since the rise of remote work

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69% of staffing companies are planning to expand their remote staffing services in the next two years

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48% of staffing agencies are planning to increase their investment in remote work infrastructure in 2024

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62% of staffing firms increased their use of virtual interviewing tools in 2023

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40% of staffing firms utilize AI-powered tools to facilitate remote candidate screening

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54% of staffing firms increased their use of cloud-based staffing management tools to support remote operations

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Key Highlights

70% of staffing agencies report increased demand for remote work staffing solutions since 2020
65% of staffing firms have expanded their remote job listings over the past year
80% of staffing agencies now offer remote onboarding processes
55% of temporary employment placements are now remote
60% of staffing agencies consider remote work essential for attracting top talent
Remote work has led to a 30% decrease in average placement time in the staffing industry
45% of staffing companies report challenges in remote candidate assessment
78% of staffing firms have reported increased productivity from remote staffing solutions
50% of staffing agencies anticipate continuing to offer remote staffing options post-pandemic
62% of staffing firms increased their use of virtual interviewing tools in 2023
48% of staffing agencies see remote work as a key driver for expanding geographic reach
40% of staffing firms utilize AI-powered tools to facilitate remote candidate screening
85% of staffing companies report client demand for remote workforce solutions

The rise of remote and hybrid work has revolutionized the staffing industry, with 70% of agencies experiencing increased demand and many now embracing virtual onboarding, broader geographic reach, and digital tools to attract top talent and reduce placement times.

Client Demand and Market Impact

70% of staffing agencies report increased demand for remote work staffing solutions since 2020
85% of staffing companies report client demand for remote workforce solutions
75% of staffing firms have reported increased interest from clients in remote staffing solutions during economic downturns
61% of staffing agencies report a rise in demand for remote executive search services

Client Demand and Market Impact Interpretation

As remote work continues to reshape the staffing landscape, with over 70% of agencies witnessing heightened demand across all levels—even during economic downturns—it's clear that flexibility and digital expertise are now as vital to staffing success as traditional hiring strategies once were.

Remote Work Adoption and Trends

65% of staffing firms have expanded their remote job listings over the past year
80% of staffing agencies now offer remote onboarding processes
55% of temporary employment placements are now remote
60% of staffing agencies consider remote work essential for attracting top talent
Remote work has led to a 30% decrease in average placement time in the staffing industry
78% of staffing firms have reported increased productivity from remote staffing solutions
50% of staffing agencies anticipate continuing to offer remote staffing options post-pandemic
48% of staffing agencies see remote work as a key driver for expanding geographic reach
42% of staffing professionals believe remote work will permanently alter the staffing landscape
68% of staffing agencies have invested in remote work training for their employees
29% of staffing placements are now for remote or hybrid roles, up from 15% in 2020
73% of staffing firms track remote work performance metrics more frequently than onsite work
52% of job seekers prioritize remote work options when choosing staffing agencies
70% of staffing firms are offering virtual career fairs to attract remote talent
64% of remote staffing jobs are being filled for tech and IT roles
50% of staffing agencies report a rise in flexible work arrangements as a competitive advantage
85% of staffing firms leverage online job platforms to source remote candidates
41% of staffing professionals believe remote work has increased overall job satisfaction
58% of temporary staffing agencies have seen an increase in long-term remote placements
77% of staffing firms have reported improved candidate engagement through remote interview processes
54% of staffing firms find it easier to onboard remote employees using digital tools compared to traditional methods
63% of staffing employers believe remote work can help reduce overhead costs
32% of staffing professionals see remote work as the primary driver for digital transformation in staffing firms
38% of staffing companies partner with remote work training providers to upskill their workforce
67% of staffing agencies have adopted new policies to support hybrid work models
80% of staffing professionals believe remote work is beneficial for diversity and inclusion initiatives
46% of staffing professionals state that remote work has led to a more diverse candidate pool
74% of staffing companies have been able to reduce office space costs due to remote staffing
43% of staffing agencies report longer candidate engagement periods in remote hiring processes
69% of staffing firms have noticed higher retention rates among remote employees
57% of staffing providers utilize remote work scheduling tools to manage distributed teams effectively
66% of staffing agencies see improved candidate experience with virtual interview formats
53% of staffing companies find remote work to improve work-life balance for their employees
72% of staffing firms report that remote hiring has helped fill hard-to-staff roles faster
81% of staffing professionals believe remote work is essential for the future growth of staffing firms
65% of staffing agencies have seen an increase in international candidates applying for remote positions

Remote Work Adoption and Trends Interpretation

With remote and hybrid work now shaping nearly every facet of staffing—from faster placements and enhanced candidate engagement to cost savings and expanded talent pools—it's clear that the industry is not just adapting but fundamentally transforming into a borderless, flexible landscape where digital prowess and inclusive policies determine staffing success.

Remote Work Challenges and Difficulties

45% of staffing companies report challenges in remote candidate assessment
66% of staffing agencies report difficulties in maintaining company culture with remote staffing
49% of staffing agencies report difficulties in verifying remote candidates' credentials
49% of staffing agencies have experienced a decline in candidate applications for onsite-only roles since the rise of remote work

Remote Work Challenges and Difficulties Interpretation

As remote and hybrid work reshape the staffing landscape, nearly half of agencies grapple with vetting and evaluating candidates—from credentials to cultural fit—highlighting that virtual staffing is as much about trust and adaptability as it is about technology.

Staffing Agency Expansion and Investment

69% of staffing companies are planning to expand their remote staffing services in the next two years
48% of staffing agencies are planning to increase their investment in remote work infrastructure in 2024

Staffing Agency Expansion and Investment Interpretation

With nearly 70% of staffing firms aiming to expand remote services and nearly half ramping up infrastructure investments in 2024, it's clear that the staffing industry is not just adapting to remote work but gearing up to redefine it as the new standard.

Technology and Tools in Staffing

62% of staffing firms increased their use of virtual interviewing tools in 2023
40% of staffing firms utilize AI-powered tools to facilitate remote candidate screening
54% of staffing firms increased their use of cloud-based staffing management tools to support remote operations

Technology and Tools in Staffing Interpretation

As staffing firms double down on virtual and AI-driven tools in 2023, it's clear that digital innovation is transforming hiring into a fully cloud-powered, screen-first ecosystem—where human intuition now teams up with tech to find the right fit in a remote world.