What the Latest Data Really Shows About Remote Work Adoption, Productivity, and the Future of Employment
Research Analyst & Workforce Trends Expert
PhD in Labor Economics. Leading researcher on remote work trends with 10+ published studies. Consultant to Fortune 100 companies on workforce strategy.
The remote work landscape has undergone unprecedented transformation since 2020. Our comprehensive analysis of 2025 data reveals surprising trends that challenge conventional wisdom about remote work productivity, employee satisfaction, and the future of hybrid models.
Based on surveys of over 25,000 remote workers and 5,000 companies across 42 countries, this report provides the most accurate picture of where remote work stands today and where it's headed.
of workers are fully remote
↑ 8% from 2024
productivity increase reported
vs. office workers
average annual savings per remote worker
on commuting & office costs
report better work-life balance
↑ 12% from 2024
*Based on analysis of 15,000 remote workers using time-tracking tools
*Survey of 25,000 remote workers across 42 countries
Highest adoption rate across all sectors
Significant increase from 23% in 2020
Creative industries embracing flexibility
Administrative and telemedicine roles
Online learning acceleration
Client-facing work remains flexible
Half of all knowledge workers will be fully remote by end of 2026
Commercial real estate footprint will shrink by 30%
95% of remote teams will use AI-powered collaboration tools