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News » 62% of large U.S. firms embrace hybrid work, Flex Index reveals

62% of large U.S. firms embrace hybrid work, Flex Index reveals

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CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES — Hybrid and flexible work models gain traction in the U.S. workplace landscape, particularly among large companies.

According to the latest Flex Index report for Q3 2024, 62% of firms with over 25,000 employees have implemented hybrid work policies. 

This marks a steady increase in hybrid work adoption, with 38% of companies overall now embracing a structured hybrid model, up from 37% in Q2 2024.

On average, employees are required to work from the office 2.63 days per week, up from 2.49 days in the previous quarter.

Despite the rise in hybrid models, 33% of companies still mandate full-time in-office work for corporate employees. Interestingly, 29% of firms have embraced a fully flexible approach.

Tech sector leads flexibility revolution

The technology sector leads in work location flexibility, with 96% of companies offering such options. 

Other industries, including insurance (91%) and telecommunications (86%), also rank high in flexibility. 

However, sectors like restaurants & food services, and education are more resistant to change, with 60% and 51% of companies, respectively, requiring full-time, in-office work.

Geographical variations in workplace flexibility

Geographically, Massachusetts emerges as the most flexible state, with 89% of companies offering some form of work location flexibility. 

Western and northeastern states, such as Washington (88%), Oregon (88%), and Colorado (87%), generally show higher rates of workplace flexibility. 

On the other hand, southern states, like Mississippi (32%) and Kansas (30%) tend to adhere more strictly to full-time, in-office requirements.

Among metropolitan areas, San Jose, San Francisco, and Austin are at the forefront of offering greater work location flexibility. 

On the other hand, cities like Knoxville, Tennessee, and Greensboro, North Carolina, are more likely to require full-time office presence.

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