Despite the headlines, remote work is as popular as ever

In recent months, headlines have frequently proclaimed that companies and government agencies are demanding employees return to the office in droves, signaling the end of the flexible work era.

However, contrary to these attention-grabbing headlines, reliable and objective data from sources such as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Atlanta Fed and Stanford University show no significant decrease in workplace flexibility. Indeed, more employees enjoyed hybrid and remote work arrangements in 2024 than had in 2023...