The Rise of Companies Moving to Hybrid Work
A paradigm shift has occurred in the workplace, with more and more companies moving to hybrid work and abandoning the traditional workweek. The shift prioritizes job satisfaction, flexibility, and the effort to limit employee burnout.
Hybrid Work Replaces the 9–5
With the 9–5 traditional work model becoming obsolete, companies going hybrid are adapting quickly to remote work full-time. According to a LinkedIn survey, 18% of American professionals are already working in a hybrid model.
Employees working in the office full-time have decreased by 42% in the second quarter of this year, nearly 50% down from Q1 2023, according to The Flex Report. It also shows that 51% of companies are requiring three days in-office while 39% require just two.
Major players such as Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Apple, IBM, and Ford are just a few of the big names among companies moving to hybrid work model frameworks.
Major players such as Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Apple, IBM, and Ford are just a few of the big names among companies moving to hybrid work model frameworks.
“First and foremost, I believe in flexible working,” said Virgin Group Founder Sir Richard Branson. “It is important that employers appreciate their employees’ work-life balance and give them the flexibility to work around their personal lives.”
Branson’s comments align with the trend of companies going hybrid, especially as millennials and Gen Z employees dominate more of the workforce. According to a survey, these demographics overwhelmingly favor hybrid work and rank work-life balance above all else.
Businesses that embrace these values are in a stronger position to attract and retain top talent.
Let’s not kid ourselves—companies aren’t shifting for generosity’s sake. From a financial standpoint, companies moving to hybrid work are seeing massive savings. According to OfficeRnD, companies can save 40–50% in office space costs. An IWG survey found that over 80% of CFOs agree that hybrid work saves money while maintaining productivity.
This focus on scalable workspace is exactly why the coworking industry has grown. With both employers and employees seeking flexible and affordable options, coworking companies are responding with adaptable solutions.
“We [coworking firms] serve a crucial role for those companies who saw where the future was headed but needed help transitioning,” said Workspace Strategies President Karen Condi. “We’re empowering companies moving to hybrid work to remain efficient and adaptable while prioritizing morale.”
This isn’t just a trend—it’s a working from home permanent shift new to the world of work. Like the evolution from horse-drawn carriages to cars or DVDs to Netflix, resisting the change is futile.
Hybrid work is the new normal. Trying to hold on to the traditional office is like taxi companies fighting Uber. The 9–5 had its time.
It’s over.
Hello, new world.
