Posted 10/16/2023, 5:20:33 PM
Remote Work Rates Plunge From Pandemic Highs as Employers Push for Office Returns
- American remote work rates have dropped sharply from pandemic highs as employers push for office returns
- Declines vary widely by state, reflecting a mix of factors like migration, demographics, and politics
- Some former remote workers now commute back to cities while keeping homes in lower-cost areas
- Demand for remote work still outpaces availability, with over 50% of job applications in some metro areas being for remote roles
- A few states like Colorado maintain higher remote work rates, while others like Alabama offer incentives to attract remote workers
- Major metro areas continue to have the highest remote work rates, though still below pandemic peaks