Despite return-to-office-crackdowns, remote work is alive and well as the rate has barely changed over the last two years

About one in five U.S. workers (roughly 22%) still work remotely at least part-time — a rate that’s barely changed since 2024.
High-profile bosses pushing full-time returns (Musk, Dimon, Amazon) are the exception; most large companies remain largely hybrid.
Remote work broadens talent pools and boosts applications but can hurt entry-level hiring; some firms counter with policies like no‑meeting Fridays and more deliberate mentorship.