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3 REMOTE JOB TRENDS TO WATCH IN 2025


Forbes Article | Rachel Wells

Since the pandemic, we’ve observed a striking shift in the meaning of “the
workplace”.

What was once regarded as the norm and as the standard for one’s work day—waking
up, rushing to the kitchen to shove just enough breakfast down your throat to
quell immediate hunger, then heading out the door in a frenzy hoping to beat the
traffic on the commute—is no longer what professionals envision their work lives
to be.

After the pandemic demonstrated to everyone just how easy it would be to
transfer operations to a virtual office and still maintain a sense of
togetherness and culture while operating from home, the “fond” memories we have
of the traditional workplace are becoming nightmares that workers are
obstinately protesting against, determined to never return to pre-pandemic
“ideals.”

So what does the future hold for remote work?

What can professionals expect from employers and from their respective
industries as we near the last quarter of 2024 and approach 2025? And what might
employers anticipate as they make plans for their workforce, for the coming
year?


1. MORE EMPLOYERS HAVE RETURN TO OFFICE (RTO) PLANS FOR NEXT YEAR

In light of Amazon CEO Andy Jassy’s announcement last week on all employees
being required to spend a full five days a week by January 2025, Resume
Templates released a new report based on their findings from a poll of 1,551
business executives.

This uncovered that while 26% have expanded their RTO requirements this year, an
additional 21% will increase office days between the end of 2024 and the start
of 2025. Of this group, 34% have already or are planning to, extend the
requirement to a full five days per week. The top five reasons behind this,
according to HR leaders, the C-suite, and senior management, are to:

 * Boost productivity
 * Foster collaboration
 * Improve employee oversight
 * Utilize existing office space
 * And perhaps shockingly, some employers admitted to using this as a means to
   encourage employees to quit


2. MORE HYBRID-REMOTE THAN FULLY REMOTE

While this may not be welcome news for most remote job-seekers, the reality is
that employers are tending to be more in favor of the hybrid work model than a
fully remote one. This strikes a positive balance between five days a week in
the office, and no office attendance at all, promoting flexibility (when done
right), and allows for the company culture to be developed in-person.

With over a decade of experience running a company with a diverse team of 35
people, Mike Chappell has seen how remote and hybrid work models can be highly
effective. At his company, FormsPal, he has a mix of remote and hybrid
employees, which he has observed allows them to maintain flexibility while
staying productive.

“Looking to 2025, I believe remote work will evolve into a more balanced hybrid
approach,” he says. “While some companies may push for a full return to office,
the ongoing demand from employees for flexibility will likely ensure that hybrid
models remain dominant.

“Based on recent trends and employee feedback, it’s clear that talent retention
is closely tied to offering some level of flexibility.” In Chappell’s view,
companies that push too hard for RTO may face higher turnover and struggle to
attract top talent, while businesses that embrace hybrid work will benefit from
happier and more engaged employees.

“Ultimately, the winner of the RTO debate will be the organizations that find
the right balance, offering flexibility without compromising on performance,” he
believes. “Hybrid work, in my opinion, will be the sustainable solution.”

Indeed, recent research from Ladders reveals that when it comes to high-paying
job opportunities, there appears to be a greater proportion of these being
offered on a hybrid remote basis as of 2024, as opposed to those offered as
fully remote.

Even FlexJobs recently published its list of the top 100 companies hiring for
hybrid jobs in 2024, based on analysis of its database which revealed the
companies posting the most hybrid roles this year, evidencing just how much this
trend has gained ground.


3. AI AND TECH ENABLES REMOTE JOBS

One of the greatest positive impacts of technology and the most recent major
tech trend—AI (artificial intelligence)—is that it is a powerful tool to keep
workers connected, enabling smooth collaboration even when not physically
present together.

With more employers adopting AI usage—which in turn increases productivity and
improves resources including motivating workers to perform at their best,
optimal level—we can expect to see tremendous benefits as far as remote work is
concerned.

For example, some AI tools can jot down meeting notes and provide summaries
including follow-up actions from virtual meetings, making it even easier to
collaborate and be effective when working from home or anywhere in the world.

Richard Carey, CEO of a fully remote-first company with a headcount of 15
employees, comments: “Technology such as virtual collaboration tools, AI
assistants, and cloud-based infrastructure have already enabled seamless remote
work at scale. Over the next five years, continued progress will make remote
teams even more efficient and connected. While regulation may be needed to
address challenges like data security or work-life balance, remote work is here
to stay.”

Offering a hybrid solution in 2025, as companies such as HubSpot and Pinterest
have already successfully done, allows companies to have the best of both
worlds. Employers will be able to continue to attract top talent (who would be
turned off by full-time in-office requirements) and cater to the wellbeing and
work-life balance demands of their team members, while at the same time, having
the physical proximity necessary for occasional meet-ups, brainstorming,
training, and other in-person aspects of the work.

In addition, as noted above, utilizing artificial intelligence and software
platforms will make hybrid collaboration much easier for managers and their
workers, and boost productivity and job satisfaction, as Carey has already
witnessed at his organization.

So, who is winning the remote work war in 2025? Will employers be successful at
driving increased office attendance, or will employees be able to persuade and
convince their companies to be more remote and strike a perfect balance?

Only time will fully tell.


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