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Understanding the Hybrid Workplace Hybrid Work in 2025 3 Copyright © 2025 Tango. All rights reserved. 01 The Shift in Work Patterns Since 2019, hybrid work has gone from niche to norm. Just 20% of remote-capable employees now work fully on-site, while more than half work in a hybrid arrangement (Gallup, 2024). Employees overwhelmingly prefer this model: 90% want some form of remote flexibility, and 50% say they'd consider leaving if forced back to the office full-time. But hybrid doesn't mean hands-off for management. Inconsistent in-office attendance, uncoordinated team schedules, and underused space are common headaches. Without the right systems in place, hybrid work can create just as many challenges as it solves. 02 A Volatile Landscape The hybrid workplace is still a work in progress. Many companies have attempted sweeping return-to-office mandates in recent years—only to see them met with resistance or quiet defiance. As of early 2025, 1 in 5 U.S. workers is still ignoring RTO policies, and some HR leaders have admitted the real intent of mandates is to reduce headcount rather than foster collaboration. This disconnect has led to performative behaviors like "coffee badging," where employees make brief appearances to comply with policy, but not with intent. At the same time, half of U.S. workers now say they prefer employers who offer flexibility for remote work, underscoring a shift in employee expectations. The message is clear: return policies that lack supporting infrastructure will continue to falter and mandates alone do not motivate meaningful office presence. 1 of 5 workers is still ignoring RTO policies

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