Flex report

Flex Report Q3 2024

Hybrid and Remote Work by the Numbers

% of Flex Index Companies by Office Requirement


% of Flex Index Companies by Office Requirement Chart Graphic

Structured Hybrid remains the most common model for US companies.

38% of US companies now embrace a Structured Hybrid model. 33% require Full Time In Office for corporate employees. 29% are Fully Flexible.

How Many Office Days are Required?


Minimum Days: How Many? Chart Graphic

89% of Structured Hybrid companies require 2-3 days per week in the office.

The average Structured Hybrid company requires 2.63 days per week in the office, a slight increase from 2.59 days per week last quarter.

Which Industries Offer the Most Flexibility?


Top 5 Most Flexible States Chart Graphic
Top 5 Least Flexible States Chart Graphic

96% of Technology companies offer work location flexibility. Insurance and Telecommunications round out the top three.

Restaurants & Food Services companies are still most likely to require Full Time In Office work for corporate employees, followed by Education and Hospitality firms.

Which States Offer the Most Flexibility?


How Flexible is Each State? Most Flexible Chart Graphic
How Flexible is Each State? Least Flexible Chart Graphic

Massachusetts is the most flexible state, with 89% of companies offering some work location flexibility.

The most flexible states predominantly hail from the West and Northeast regions of the US. Companies in the South are most likely to require Full Time In Office work.

Which Metros Offer the Most Flexibility?


How Flexible is Each Metro? Most Flexible Chart Graphic
How Flexible is Each Metro? Least Flexible Chart Graphic

San Jose, San Francisco, and Austin are the top three most flexible metros.

Southern metros comprise most of the top 10 metros requiring Full Time In Office work, with Knoxville, Tennessee (39%) and Greensboro, NC (31%) taking the top two spots.

How Does Company Size Impact Flexibility?


How Flexible are company office requirements by size? Flexible Chart Graphic

Larger companies lean more heavily toward Structured Hybrid policies.

62% of companies with 25k+ employees have a Structured Hybrid model, while only 13% are Fully Flexible. On the other hand, 72% of small companies (<500 employees) are Fully Flexible, while just 15% are Structured Hybrid.

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