1/ This chart highlights how work location patterns for remote-capable employees in the United States have evolved from early 2024 to mid-2025. Using quarterly survey data, it compares three categories: employees working exclusively remotely, those following a hybrid arrangement, and those working fully on-site. Together, these trends offer insight into how organizations are balancing flexibility with in-person expectations.
2/ Hybrid work clearly remains the dominant arrangement throughout the period. In every quarter shown, more than half of remote-capable employees reported working in a hybrid setup. While there is a gradual decline in hybrid work during 2025, the overall level remains high. This suggests that hybrid work has become a structural feature of the modern workplace rather than a temporary compromise.
3/ Exclusively remote work shows a high degree of stability. The share of employees working fully remotely fluctuates only slightly, with a modest increase by mid-2025. This stability indicates that remote-only roles continue to be viable, especially in occupations where physical presence is not required and performance can be measured digitally.
4/ On-site work among remote-capable employees remains relatively low and stable. Despite increased public discussion around return-to-office policies, the data does not show a sharp or sustained rise in on-site work. This suggests that many employers are cautious about enforcing full-time office attendance for roles that can be performed remotely.
5/ Overall, the chart suggests that remote work has entered a more mature and balanced phase. Large shifts are no longer common. Instead, organizations appear to be making incremental adjustments as they evaluate productivity, employee satisfaction, and long-term workforce strategy. Hybrid work continues to anchor this system, while remote and on-site options coexist.
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Data Sources
Gallup (2025). Workplace Q2 Topline Remote Work Trends: Remote-Capable U.S. Employees, Current Work Location (2024–2025).
https://www.gallup.com/workplace/349484/remote-work-trends.aspx