GITNUXREPORT 2025

Remote And Hybrid Work In The Tmt Industry Statistics

Most TMT companies embrace remote/hybrid work boosting productivity, talent access.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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54% of TMT companies experienced cost savings due to remote work

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39% of TMT companies plan to reduce office space significantly in the next 2 years

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72% of TMT firms saw cost reductions related to travel and office expenses

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49% of TMT companies experienced a rise in remote working tools' costs

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65% of TMT companies report challenges in maintaining company culture remotely

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72% of TMT businesses report improved customer engagement through remote digital channels

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52% of TMT employees experienced burnout due to remote work pressures

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50% of remote TMT teams reported challenges with maintaining team cohesion

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60% of TMT HR departments invested in virtual reality training programs

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54% of TMT workers reported feeling isolated working remotely

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77% of TMT firms utilize virtual team-building activities to foster remote team cohesion

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63% of TMT employees worry about their data privacy while working remotely

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58% of TMT employees cite improved access to professional development resources remotely

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45% of TMT firms reported increased productivity with remote work

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45% of TMT managers use analytics to monitor remote team performance

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83% of companies with remote employees reported positive impacts on innovation

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75% of IT and telecom professionals believe remote work boosts productivity

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46% of TMT organizations face difficulties in assessing remote employee performance

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67% of executives believe remote work impacts innovation positively

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70% of TMT companies report difficulty in tracking remote employee productivity accurately

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69% of TMT managers utilize remote team metrics for performance evaluation

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72% of TMT companies use virtual onboarding to reduce time-to-productivity

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67% of TMT managers report that remote work leads to challenges in team collaboration

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52% of TMT project managers report that remote project delivery increases client satisfaction

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74% of TMT organizations reported increased innovation through diverse, remote teams

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

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55% of TMT organizations increased their cybersecurity budgets to support remote work

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40% of TMT companies reported difficulties in onboarding new employees remotely

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82% of TMT executives see remote working as a competitive advantage

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68% of media and entertainment companies increased remote work options in 2023

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60% of telecom companies have invested in remote collaborationtools

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5% of TMT companies still operate fully on-premises

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85% of TMT firms utilized remote VR or AR tools for team collaboration

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70% of TMT managers believe remote teams require more structured communication

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60% of tech startups in TMT shifted to hybrid models by mid-2023

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74% of TMT firms believe remote work increases access to diverse talent pools

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69% of TMT companies increased digital tools to facilitate remote work

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64% of TMT employees see remote work as a factor influencing their job satisfaction

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55% of TMT companies implemented virtual onboarding programs

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81% of TMT companies experienced a spike in cybersecurity threats with remote workers

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65% of TMT firms are exploring AI-driven remote collaboration tools

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59% of TMT companies have adopted chatbots for remote customer service

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48% of TMT organizations increased use of cloud collaboration platforms

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72% of TMT enterprises reported increasing their digital security protocols for remote access

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43% of TMT employees have been offered stipends for home office expenses

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80% of remote TMT teams use project management tools regularly

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65% of TMT clients prefer remote digital interactions over in-person meetings

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73% of TMT organizations have seen an increase in remote tech support needs

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50% of organizations report that remote work has accelerated digital transformation efforts

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78% of TMT companies invested in remote work-friendly hardware, such as laptops and headsets

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63% of TMT organizations believe remote work improves employee satisfaction

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59% of TMT firms plan to increase investment in remote infrastructure through 2024

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55% of remote TMT workers use asynchronous communication tools regularly

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81% of decision-makers state that remote work improves employee satisfaction and recruitment efforts

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34% of TMT companies rank remote work as the top factor influencing their digital strategy

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59% of TMT organizations experienced increased cybersecurity concerns with remote access

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70% of TMT firms report that remote work has increased their ability to attract international talent

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77% of TMT companies use cloud-based video conferencing tools for remote collaboration

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62% of technology sector employees prefer hybrid work arrangements

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78% of IT professionals believe remote work has improved work-life balance

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80% of software developers in TMT prefer hybrid work post-pandemic

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48% of TMT employees feel more empowered working remotely

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66% of TMT organizations plan to extend hybrid work policies through 2025

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58% of TMT organizations reported difficulty in managing remote teams

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51% of remote TMT workers prefer flexible hours over fixed schedules

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55% of TMT employees report difficulty disconnecting from work during remote hours

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65% of TMT companies feel prepared for future disruptions with flexible remote work strategies

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55% of TMT firms plan to implement hybrid work policies universally by 2025

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76% of TMT firms report improved talent retention with remote work flexibility

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34% of TMT companies plan to return to in-office work post-pandemic

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47% of TMT employees working remotely experience challenges with managing work hours

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59% of TMT remote workers experience difficulties disconnecting from work at the end of the day

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45% of TMT companies have adopted a four-day workweek for remote employees

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69% of TMT organizations report more flexible career development opportunities for remote workers

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Key Highlights

70% of TMT companies adopted remote or hybrid work models in 2023
62% of technology sector employees prefer hybrid work arrangements
45% of TMT firms reported increased productivity with remote work
78% of IT professionals believe remote work has improved work-life balance
54% of TMT companies experienced cost savings due to remote work
65% of TMT companies report challenges in maintaining company culture remotely
80% of software developers in TMT prefer hybrid work post-pandemic
55% of TMT organizations increased their cybersecurity budgets to support remote work
40% of TMT companies reported difficulties in onboarding new employees remotely
82% of TMT executives see remote working as a competitive advantage
68% of media and entertainment companies increased remote work options in 2023
60% of telecom companies have invested in remote collaborationtools
72% of TMT businesses report improved customer engagement through remote digital channels

As remote and hybrid work models become the new normal in the TMT industry—adopted by 70% of companies in 2023—businesses are reaping benefits like increased productivity and cost savings while grappling with challenges such as maintaining culture and cybersecurity threats.

Cost and Operational Savings

54% of TMT companies experienced cost savings due to remote work
39% of TMT companies plan to reduce office space significantly in the next 2 years
72% of TMT firms saw cost reductions related to travel and office expenses
49% of TMT companies experienced a rise in remote working tools' costs

Cost and Operational Savings Interpretation

While nearly half of TMT companies are reaping big savings from remote work and shrinking office footprints, they're also footing the bill for more remote tools, illustrating the delicate balance between cost-cutting and investing in new digital infrastructure.

Employee Access and Engagement

65% of TMT companies report challenges in maintaining company culture remotely
72% of TMT businesses report improved customer engagement through remote digital channels
52% of TMT employees experienced burnout due to remote work pressures
50% of remote TMT teams reported challenges with maintaining team cohesion
60% of TMT HR departments invested in virtual reality training programs
54% of TMT workers reported feeling isolated working remotely
77% of TMT firms utilize virtual team-building activities to foster remote team cohesion
63% of TMT employees worry about their data privacy while working remotely
58% of TMT employees cite improved access to professional development resources remotely

Employee Access and Engagement Interpretation

As the TMT industry grapples with the paradox of remote work—boosting customer engagement and professional growth while battling burnout, isolation, and cultural cohesion—it's clear that embracing innovative solutions like virtual reality and team-building activities is both a necessity and a challenge for sustaining human connection in a digital age.

Productivity and Performance Outcomes

45% of TMT firms reported increased productivity with remote work
45% of TMT managers use analytics to monitor remote team performance
83% of companies with remote employees reported positive impacts on innovation
75% of IT and telecom professionals believe remote work boosts productivity
46% of TMT organizations face difficulties in assessing remote employee performance
67% of executives believe remote work impacts innovation positively
70% of TMT companies report difficulty in tracking remote employee productivity accurately
69% of TMT managers utilize remote team metrics for performance evaluation
72% of TMT companies use virtual onboarding to reduce time-to-productivity
67% of TMT managers report that remote work leads to challenges in team collaboration
52% of TMT project managers report that remote project delivery increases client satisfaction
74% of TMT organizations reported increased innovation through diverse, remote teams

Productivity and Performance Outcomes Interpretation

While remote and hybrid work in the TMT industry sparks innovation and boosts productivity for many, nearly half continue to grapple with accurately measuring performance and fostering team collaboration—highlighting that in the race toward flexibility, effective metrics remain the true benchmark.

Remote Work Adoption and Preferences

70% of TMT companies adopted remote or hybrid work models in 2023
55% of TMT organizations increased their cybersecurity budgets to support remote work
40% of TMT companies reported difficulties in onboarding new employees remotely
82% of TMT executives see remote working as a competitive advantage
68% of media and entertainment companies increased remote work options in 2023
60% of telecom companies have invested in remote collaborationtools
5% of TMT companies still operate fully on-premises
85% of TMT firms utilized remote VR or AR tools for team collaboration
70% of TMT managers believe remote teams require more structured communication
60% of tech startups in TMT shifted to hybrid models by mid-2023
74% of TMT firms believe remote work increases access to diverse talent pools
69% of TMT companies increased digital tools to facilitate remote work
64% of TMT employees see remote work as a factor influencing their job satisfaction
55% of TMT companies implemented virtual onboarding programs
81% of TMT companies experienced a spike in cybersecurity threats with remote workers
65% of TMT firms are exploring AI-driven remote collaboration tools
59% of TMT companies have adopted chatbots for remote customer service
48% of TMT organizations increased use of cloud collaboration platforms
72% of TMT enterprises reported increasing their digital security protocols for remote access
43% of TMT employees have been offered stipends for home office expenses
80% of remote TMT teams use project management tools regularly
65% of TMT clients prefer remote digital interactions over in-person meetings
73% of TMT organizations have seen an increase in remote tech support needs
50% of organizations report that remote work has accelerated digital transformation efforts
78% of TMT companies invested in remote work-friendly hardware, such as laptops and headsets
63% of TMT organizations believe remote work improves employee satisfaction
59% of TMT firms plan to increase investment in remote infrastructure through 2024
55% of remote TMT workers use asynchronous communication tools regularly
81% of decision-makers state that remote work improves employee satisfaction and recruitment efforts
34% of TMT companies rank remote work as the top factor influencing their digital strategy
59% of TMT organizations experienced increased cybersecurity concerns with remote access
70% of TMT firms report that remote work has increased their ability to attract international talent
77% of TMT companies use cloud-based video conferencing tools for remote collaboration

Remote Work Adoption and Preferences Interpretation

With 70% of TMT companies embracing remote or hybrid models in 2023—driving digital transformation and access to global talent—it's clear that while cybersecurity budgets swell and onboarding challenges persist, remote work has become the industry’s new competitive edge, albeit one that demands more structured communication and robust digital security to truly succeed.

Work Schedule and Flexibility Changes

62% of technology sector employees prefer hybrid work arrangements
78% of IT professionals believe remote work has improved work-life balance
80% of software developers in TMT prefer hybrid work post-pandemic
48% of TMT employees feel more empowered working remotely
66% of TMT organizations plan to extend hybrid work policies through 2025
58% of TMT organizations reported difficulty in managing remote teams
51% of remote TMT workers prefer flexible hours over fixed schedules
55% of TMT employees report difficulty disconnecting from work during remote hours
65% of TMT companies feel prepared for future disruptions with flexible remote work strategies
55% of TMT firms plan to implement hybrid work policies universally by 2025
76% of TMT firms report improved talent retention with remote work flexibility
34% of TMT companies plan to return to in-office work post-pandemic
47% of TMT employees working remotely experience challenges with managing work hours
59% of TMT remote workers experience difficulties disconnecting from work at the end of the day
45% of TMT companies have adopted a four-day workweek for remote employees
69% of TMT organizations report more flexible career development opportunities for remote workers

Work Schedule and Flexibility Changes Interpretation

As the TMT industry juggles nearly two-thirds of employees favoring hybrid models and a majority embracing flexible hours—yet many grapple with disconnecting and managing remote teams—it seems that while flexible work arrangements are reshaping the industry landscape, mastering this new normal remains the ultimate tech challenge.