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Hybrid Transition Accelerates as Remote Declines
A recent analysis by Dylan Hughes shows a marked shift from fully remote to hybrid work, driven primarily by previously remote-first companies adopting hybrid models. The trend suggests organizations are moving toward flexible, function-based attendance policies rather than enforcing blanket office mandates:
Growth in Hybrid Adoption: Hybrid work adoption rose notably: Only 1% of in-office companies in 2024 shifted to hybrid in 2025, while 6% of fully remote companies made the transition.
Remote Workforce Contraction: Startups (<50 employees) offering fully remote options dropped from 29% in 2024 to 16% in 2025. Mid‑sized firms (100–499 employees) declined from 24% to 18%.
Functional Segmentation: Companies are now tailoring hybrid expectations by function, with multiple work models coexisting rather than a one-size-fits-all policy.
✈️ KEY TAKEAWAYS
Hybrid work is emerging as the dominant model for companies previously fully remote. This evolution supports a nuanced, role-based approach to attendance and signals that fully remote setups are sharply decreasing, especially among smaller startups.
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