Flex report

Flex Report Q4 2023

Hybrid and Remote Work by the Numbers

% of Flex Index Companies by Office Requirement


% of Flex Index Companies by Office Requirement Chart Graphic

Full Time In Office Continues to Shrink

1/3 of US companies offer Full Flexibility, meaning corporate employees do not have to come into the office. That’s consistent from Q3 2023 and up two percentage points from the beginning of 2023.

How Many Office Days are Required?


Minimum Days: How Many? Chart Graphic

87% of Structured Hybrid companies require 2-3 days per week in the office.

The average Structured Hybrid company requires 2.54 days per week in the office. That's been pretty consistent since the beginning of 2023.

Which Industries Offer the Most Flexibility?


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

97% of Technology companies offer some work location flexibility. Media & Entertainment (92%) is the 2nd most flexible industry.

Restaurants & Food Services (70%) continue to be the biggest holdout on offering flexible work for corporate employees, likely out of a desire to stay closer to the customer who is on site.

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 are mostly in the West and Northeast US. Companies in the South account for most of the top 10 states requiring 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 3 most flexible metros.

Southern metros make up most of the top 10 metros requiring Full Time In Office work, with Chattanooga taking the top spot (45% of companies require Full Time In Office).

How Does Company Size Impact Flexibility?


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

Small companies (under 500 employees) lead on flexibility.

74% of small companies are Fully Flexible, while the majority of large companies (25k+ employees) opt for Structured Hybrid. Medium-sized companies (500 - 25k employees) are steadily shifting away from Full Time In Office.

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