The Future of Hybrid Work

Employees largely like where these changes are headed. Currently, nine in 10 remote-capable employees prefer some degree of remote-work flexibility going forward, and six in 10 specifically prefer hybrid jobs work. Clearly, most employees have developed an affinity for remote-work flexibility that has grown into an expectation for the future. While permanent plans for remote flexibility are certainly trending in their favor, there are still a fair number of employees who will not receive the flexibility they desire.

What will the future workweek look like?

The most frequent questions we get from leaders and managers about hybrid work are:

  • How many days per week should my team come to the office?
  • What type of scheduling policies should we have?

To help leaders explore the first question, we asked employees who want hybrid work how many days they would prefer to spend in the office during the typical workweek.

Here are a few of Gallup's recommendations to help leaders stay focused on what's important:


With so much uncertainty, many organizations are trying to create solid ground for their new normal. Even so, it can be easy for organizations to get bogged down in policies and rules concerning hybrid work. Based on our analysis, the new hybrid workplace needs to provide three things:

  • Productivity: Getting the work done efficiently and effectively
  • Flexibility: Allowing personalization so people can thrive at work and home
  • Connectivity: Encouraging the partnerships that support teamwork and organizational culture

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