The majority of Americans are already left with remote work, According to new research.
Exclusive research conducted for Newsweek Talker Research examined the status of job plans for Americans employed in 2025, with 57% finding plans to work fully in the office.
Remote work still appeals to Generation Z, but boomers prefer the office
Almost a quarter plans to work fully at home, with the remaining 18% following the hybrid model working from home for a few days in the office.
Of the surveyed participants, Gen Z wanted to work completely from home (28%). Meanwhile, the baby boomer generation wants to work in the office full-time (63%).
Millennials (55%) and Gen Z (55%) may also work from home in 2025, with an additional 19% and 16% of their respective groups being partially in the office.
The results showed that 70% of Americans employed are currently working full-time.
Of the remaining 30%, part-time (17%) are employed, while 13% are identified as self-employed.
Men are more likely to form a group of full-time employees than women (76% vs. 64%).
Based on age breakdowns, the highest percentage of millennials is followed by full-time (77%) followed by Gen X (70%), with Gen Z (69%) and baby boomers (55%) being kicked out.
Spark Careers founder Tamanna Ramesh told Newsweek that the best workplaces of 2025 are defined by “flexibility and adaptability.” She suggested that employers must recognize the diverse needs of their staff and provide a coordinated approach to make the most of them.
Hybrid first models dominate as the key to maintaining talent
“Gen Z and Silent Generation prefer remote work, but for a variety of reasons,” says Ramesh. “While young workers place emphasis on integration of flexibility and work-life, older people appreciate reduced commute and comfort, which underscores the need for customized workplace policies rather than a single size approach.”
In her view, companies with strict policies risk high staff turnover, especially among younger employees. That’s why she emphasizes the importance of hybrid options.
“On the contrary, organizations that employ hybrid or remote-first models are better positioned to attract and retain top talent,” Ramesh said. “By 2025, hybrid work will likely dominate, and flexibility will be flexible as an important competitive advantage.”
Research method:
The Talker survey looked at 1,000 Americans employed. The investigation was commissioned by Newsweek Managed and implemented online by Talker Research December 23rd and December 30th, 2024.
