Does your work environment match your preferences? For most U.S. employees, the answer is yes. According to LinkedIn’s Workforce Confidence survey, 61% of those who currently work onsite prefer to do so and 60% of hybrid employees also prefer their working environment. Still, a third of employees are not working where they would like. For those who work mostly onsite, 37% would actually prefer working a hybrid or remote schedule.
Are you working where you want to? As of August 2023, over half of U.S. employees work mostly onsite, a quarter work remotely and only 18% are working on a hybrid schedule. If employees could choose their work location, that breakdown would look slightly different, with many opting for more flexibility. [https://lnkd.in/gaVwHd7P] Most Americans, however, are working in the manner they prefer, according to LinkedIn’s latest Workforce Confidence survey. For 6 in 10 Americans, where they 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 is also where they 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘦𝘳 to work. The majority of those working remotely (68%) prefer to do so. About 22% of remote workers would like a more hybrid schedule, while a mere 9% would rather work onsite. For hybrid employees, 60% are 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 in their desired work environment, while 39% want a more concrete schedule, either mainly onsite or remote. Meanwhile, most employees working onsite (61%) also prefer doing so. Research shows these workers may enjoy increased camaraderie and better opportunities to develop professionally. But that doesn’t mean everybody is happy about companies increasingly implementing return-to-office policies. About 37% of onsite employees would prefer a little flexibility, either working a hybrid or remote schedule. [https://lnkd.in/gT32Sj_S] What’s your preferred work environment — and why? And do these trends line up with what you’d expect? Weigh in below. ✍️: Mariah Flores 📊: Allie Lewis and Bud Rashidian
Corvin K. commented on this
Are you working where you want to? As of August 2023, over half of U.S. employees work mostly onsite, a quarter work remotely and only 18% are working on a hybrid schedule. If employees could choose their work location, that breakdown would look slightly different, with many opting for more flexibility. [https://lnkd.in/gaVwHd7P] Most Americans, however, are working in the manner they prefer, according to LinkedIn’s latest Workforce Confidence survey. For 6 in 10 Americans, where they 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 is also where they 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘦𝘳 to work. The majority of those working remotely (68%) prefer to do so. About 22% of remote workers would like a more hybrid schedule, while a mere 9% would rather work onsite. For hybrid employees, 60% are 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 in their desired work environment, while 39% want a more concrete schedule, either mainly onsite or remote. Meanwhile, most employees working onsite (61%) also prefer doing so. Research shows these workers may enjoy increased camaraderie and better opportunities to develop professionally. But that doesn’t mean everybody is happy about companies increasingly implementing return-to-office policies. About 37% of onsite employees would prefer a little flexibility, either working a hybrid or remote schedule. [https://lnkd.in/gT32Sj_S] What’s your preferred work environment — and why? And do these trends line up with what you’d expect? Weigh in below. ✍️: Mariah Flores 📊: Allie Lewis and Bud Rashidian
Bigrain Lin commented on this
Are you working where you want to? As of August 2023, over half of U.S. employees work mostly onsite, a quarter work remotely and only 18% are working on a hybrid schedule. If employees could choose their work location, that breakdown would look slightly different, with many opting for more flexibility. [https://lnkd.in/gaVwHd7P] Most Americans, however, are working in the manner they prefer, according to LinkedIn’s latest Workforce Confidence survey. For 6 in 10 Americans, where they 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 is also where they 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘦𝘳 to work. The majority of those working remotely (68%) prefer to do so. About 22% of remote workers would like a more hybrid schedule, while a mere 9% would rather work onsite. For hybrid employees, 60% are 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 in their desired work environment, while 39% want a more concrete schedule, either mainly onsite or remote. Meanwhile, most employees working onsite (61%) also prefer doing so. Research shows these workers may enjoy increased camaraderie and better opportunities to develop professionally. But that doesn’t mean everybody is happy about companies increasingly implementing return-to-office policies. About 37% of onsite employees would prefer a little flexibility, either working a hybrid or remote schedule. [https://lnkd.in/gT32Sj_S] What’s your preferred work environment — and why? And do these trends line up with what you’d expect? Weigh in below. ✍️: Mariah Flores 📊: Allie Lewis and Bud Rashidian
I prefer a hybrid working model. While working from home offers great flexibility and convenience, there are times when having separate working environments is beneficial for individuals seeking to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
David Hyatt commented on this
Are you working where you want to? As of August 2023, over half of U.S. employees work mostly onsite, a quarter work remotely and only 18% are working on a hybrid schedule. If employees could choose their work location, that breakdown would look slightly different, with many opting for more flexibility. [https://lnkd.in/gaVwHd7P] Most Americans, however, are working in the manner they prefer, according to LinkedIn’s latest Workforce Confidence survey. For 6 in 10 Americans, where they 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 is also where they 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘦𝘳 to work. The majority of those working remotely (68%) prefer to do so. About 22% of remote workers would like a more hybrid schedule, while a mere 9% would rather work onsite. For hybrid employees, 60% are 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 in their desired work environment, while 39% want a more concrete schedule, either mainly onsite or remote. Meanwhile, most employees working onsite (61%) also prefer doing so. Research shows these workers may enjoy increased camaraderie and better opportunities to develop professionally. But that doesn’t mean everybody is happy about companies increasingly implementing return-to-office policies. About 37% of onsite employees would prefer a little flexibility, either working a hybrid or remote schedule. [https://lnkd.in/gT32Sj_S] What’s your preferred work environment — and why? And do these trends line up with what you’d expect? Weigh in below. ✍️: Mariah Flores 📊: Allie Lewis and Bud Rashidian
Hard to argue about a hybrid work environment. Certain professions require onsite work and can't be avoided but when work can be done productively in a hybrid environment, it is a win/win for the employee and the employer. With a few rare exceptions, working completely remote can cause the loss of valuable networking and work/social activities and skills that are crucial to career advancement .
Elizabeth DuPriest commented on this
Are you working where you want to? As of August 2023, over half of U.S. employees work mostly onsite, a quarter work remotely and only 18% are working on a hybrid schedule. If employees could choose their work location, that breakdown would look slightly different, with many opting for more flexibility. [https://lnkd.in/gaVwHd7P] Most Americans, however, are working in the manner they prefer, according to LinkedIn’s latest Workforce Confidence survey. For 6 in 10 Americans, where they 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 is also where they 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘦𝘳 to work. The majority of those working remotely (68%) prefer to do so. About 22% of remote workers would like a more hybrid schedule, while a mere 9% would rather work onsite. For hybrid employees, 60% are 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 in their desired work environment, while 39% want a more concrete schedule, either mainly onsite or remote. Meanwhile, most employees working onsite (61%) also prefer doing so. Research shows these workers may enjoy increased camaraderie and better opportunities to develop professionally. But that doesn’t mean everybody is happy about companies increasingly implementing return-to-office policies. About 37% of onsite employees would prefer a little flexibility, either working a hybrid or remote schedule. [https://lnkd.in/gT32Sj_S] What’s your preferred work environment — and why? And do these trends line up with what you’d expect? Weigh in below. ✍️: Mariah Flores 📊: Allie Lewis and Bud Rashidian
I prefer working remotely for so many reasons. The type of work I do requires long periods of concentration, which doesn't happen in an office environment; my productivity is SO MUCH HIGHER at home. I also like to have autonomy over how I spend my time. WFH with flex time allows me to run the errands I need to run without getting permission for every time I need to be off the clock. If I'm not feeling well, I don't have to take a whole day off - I can flex my work around how I'm doing. And finally, the expense of commuting is ridiculous these days - if I have to spend $60 a week in gas and $250 a month to park, that adds up to a significant expense that I can avoid by working remotely, not to mention the 2 extra hours a day that I don't get paid for for commuting time, and the required extra time for lunch. And if I'm out of the house for 10-11 hours a day for an 8 hour work day, I have to have someone walk my dogs at some point in the middle of the day...add another $20/day for that. I really can't afford to work in an office!
Kerri Ann Carlin commented on this
Are you working where you want to? As of August 2023, over half of U.S. employees work mostly onsite, a quarter work remotely and only 18% are working on a hybrid schedule. If employees could choose their work location, that breakdown would look slightly different, with many opting for more flexibility. [https://lnkd.in/gaVwHd7P] Most Americans, however, are working in the manner they prefer, according to LinkedIn’s latest Workforce Confidence survey. For 6 in 10 Americans, where they 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 is also where they 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘦𝘳 to work. The majority of those working remotely (68%) prefer to do so. About 22% of remote workers would like a more hybrid schedule, while a mere 9% would rather work onsite. For hybrid employees, 60% are 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 in their desired work environment, while 39% want a more concrete schedule, either mainly onsite or remote. Meanwhile, most employees working onsite (61%) also prefer doing so. Research shows these workers may enjoy increased camaraderie and better opportunities to develop professionally. But that doesn’t mean everybody is happy about companies increasingly implementing return-to-office policies. About 37% of onsite employees would prefer a little flexibility, either working a hybrid or remote schedule. [https://lnkd.in/gT32Sj_S] What’s your preferred work environment — and why? And do these trends line up with what you’d expect? Weigh in below. ✍️: Mariah Flores 📊: Allie Lewis and Bud Rashidian
I prefer 100% remote. I'm a working Mother and the hours in a day that I gain back by not having to commute, are invaluable to my well being. I am absolutely more productive at home, and, I work more hours. I think there's an assumption that employees are more productive in the office, in my experience there's a whole lot of unnecessary chit chat and socializing going on. I think this work location preference question should also consider seniority and tenure. As a fairly senior individual, I don't require the face to face to get what I need to do my job. I feel confident that I can track anyone down that I need to, or communicate with instant messaging. Newer and less tenured employees tend to feel differently IMO.
Justin Coffin commented on this
Are you working where you want to? As of August 2023, over half of U.S. employees work mostly onsite, a quarter work remotely and only 18% are working on a hybrid schedule. If employees could choose their work location, that breakdown would look slightly different, with many opting for more flexibility. [https://lnkd.in/gaVwHd7P] Most Americans, however, are working in the manner they prefer, according to LinkedIn’s latest Workforce Confidence survey. For 6 in 10 Americans, where they 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 is also where they 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘦𝘳 to work. The majority of those working remotely (68%) prefer to do so. About 22% of remote workers would like a more hybrid schedule, while a mere 9% would rather work onsite. For hybrid employees, 60% are 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 in their desired work environment, while 39% want a more concrete schedule, either mainly onsite or remote. Meanwhile, most employees working onsite (61%) also prefer doing so. Research shows these workers may enjoy increased camaraderie and better opportunities to develop professionally. But that doesn’t mean everybody is happy about companies increasingly implementing return-to-office policies. About 37% of onsite employees would prefer a little flexibility, either working a hybrid or remote schedule. [https://lnkd.in/gT32Sj_S] What’s your preferred work environment — and why? And do these trends line up with what you’d expect? Weigh in below. ✍️: Mariah Flores 📊: Allie Lewis and Bud Rashidian
A strong benefit of remote work is some control of your schedule and to do things at home you couldn’t necessarily do in an office. It all depends on your situation at home that drives the desire to be remote, hybrid, or fully onsite. I also feel it depends on the real estate needs a company has that drives decisions around remote, hybrid, or fully onsite policies.
P. Annette Coats commented on this
Are you working where you want to? As of August 2023, over half of U.S. employees work mostly onsite, a quarter work remotely and only 18% are working on a hybrid schedule. If employees could choose their work location, that breakdown would look slightly different, with many opting for more flexibility. [https://lnkd.in/gaVwHd7P] Most Americans, however, are working in the manner they prefer, according to LinkedIn’s latest Workforce Confidence survey. For 6 in 10 Americans, where they 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 is also where they 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘦𝘳 to work. The majority of those working remotely (68%) prefer to do so. About 22% of remote workers would like a more hybrid schedule, while a mere 9% would rather work onsite. For hybrid employees, 60% are 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 in their desired work environment, while 39% want a more concrete schedule, either mainly onsite or remote. Meanwhile, most employees working onsite (61%) also prefer doing so. Research shows these workers may enjoy increased camaraderie and better opportunities to develop professionally. But that doesn’t mean everybody is happy about companies increasingly implementing return-to-office policies. About 37% of onsite employees would prefer a little flexibility, either working a hybrid or remote schedule. [https://lnkd.in/gT32Sj_S] What’s your preferred work environment — and why? And do these trends line up with what you’d expect? Weigh in below. ✍️: Mariah Flores 📊: Allie Lewis and Bud Rashidian
I work in a remote environment and LOVE it! I am a Corp trainer and wake up every day to go to work in my study. I save money on gas, lower my risk of getting sick by limiting my exposure in public, save money on wardrobes and shoes, just business appropriate tops. I love my company and the people first mission. It’s a privilege to work from home and I believe I work harder at home than I would with the distractions of the workplace. I’m never going back to an on site environment.
Reigh Harrison V commented on this
Are you working where you want to? As of August 2023, over half of U.S. employees work mostly onsite, a quarter work remotely and only 18% are working on a hybrid schedule. If employees could choose their work location, that breakdown would look slightly different, with many opting for more flexibility. [https://lnkd.in/gaVwHd7P] Most Americans, however, are working in the manner they prefer, according to LinkedIn’s latest Workforce Confidence survey. For 6 in 10 Americans, where they 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 is also where they 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘦𝘳 to work. The majority of those working remotely (68%) prefer to do so. About 22% of remote workers would like a more hybrid schedule, while a mere 9% would rather work onsite. For hybrid employees, 60% are 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 in their desired work environment, while 39% want a more concrete schedule, either mainly onsite or remote. Meanwhile, most employees working onsite (61%) also prefer doing so. Research shows these workers may enjoy increased camaraderie and better opportunities to develop professionally. But that doesn’t mean everybody is happy about companies increasingly implementing return-to-office policies. About 37% of onsite employees would prefer a little flexibility, either working a hybrid or remote schedule. [https://lnkd.in/gT32Sj_S] What’s your preferred work environment — and why? And do these trends line up with what you’d expect? Weigh in below. ✍️: Mariah Flores 📊: Allie Lewis and Bud Rashidian
I feel that a hybrid work environment is optimal as it gives associates the best of both worlds. In my experience, companies tend to lose their sense of culture when they are in a remote work environment. Associates definitely have experienced the benefits of working remotely as it improves their home life. By working a hybrid schedule, associates will spend sometime in the office, thereby keeping the culture of the company and connecting associates so they can grow in their careers with giving them the added benefits of being able to work remotely.
Roberto Munoz commented on this
Are you working where you want to? As of August 2023, over half of U.S. employees work mostly onsite, a quarter work remotely and only 18% are working on a hybrid schedule. If employees could choose their work location, that breakdown would look slightly different, with many opting for more flexibility. [https://lnkd.in/gaVwHd7P] Most Americans, however, are working in the manner they prefer, according to LinkedIn’s latest Workforce Confidence survey. For 6 in 10 Americans, where they 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 is also where they 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘦𝘳 to work. The majority of those working remotely (68%) prefer to do so. About 22% of remote workers would like a more hybrid schedule, while a mere 9% would rather work onsite. For hybrid employees, 60% are 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 in their desired work environment, while 39% want a more concrete schedule, either mainly onsite or remote. Meanwhile, most employees working onsite (61%) also prefer doing so. Research shows these workers may enjoy increased camaraderie and better opportunities to develop professionally. But that doesn’t mean everybody is happy about companies increasingly implementing return-to-office policies. About 37% of onsite employees would prefer a little flexibility, either working a hybrid or remote schedule. [https://lnkd.in/gT32Sj_S] What’s your preferred work environment — and why? And do these trends line up with what you’d expect? Weigh in below. ✍️: Mariah Flores 📊: Allie Lewis and Bud Rashidian
I've worked remotely since the pandemic. I love the flexibility and hope I always have some hybrid model. I'm more productive -at work and in my personal life. I moved to Florida from NYC at the start of the pandemic due to remote working. Income tax savings and cost of living put a lot of money back in our pockets (not to mention...the beach). That said, my husband and I both work from home and that can be a lot sometimes. Plus, I've found I don't leave the house as regularly and miss "casual collisions" or spontaneous meet-ups after work.
Founder and Board President of The Prideful Path Project | LGBTQIA+ Advocate and Caregiver Liaison, Youth Mentor, Social Justice Activist
I love a hybrid environment. It's great to have opportunity to collaborate with your team in person, however, I think that creating opportunity to work from home part of the week increases your work-life balance opportunities, and creates a better sense of independence and ownership in your work.