Flexible Work
Winning Talent Through
Workplace Flexibility
The modern workplace continues to evolve. Five years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, 60% of employers still offer some form of hybrid work opportunity, although this has decreased a bit from last year, possibly due to the continued return-to-office push. This perk continues to differentiate organizations from one another, with the benefits of working outside of an office space remaining valuable to both employees and employers alike. With flexible work benefits still remaining the fourth most important benefit employers feel they can provide, it has clearly proven to be a key tool that organizations are utilizing in the ever-competitive battle for talent.
Continue below to explore flexible work benefits and what organizations like yours are offering in 2025.
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Covering Costs of
Remote Work
55%
of organizations offer a subsidy or reimbursement
$888
is the average cost of at-home office or work equipment that organizations will provide to employees.
Of employers covering the costs of remote work:
Office Work Technology
The vast majority (95%) cover costs related to work technology, such as computer monitors, keyboards, and headsets.
General Office Supplies
Nearly two-thirds (62%) cover the cost of general office supplies, such as pens, notepads, and printer ink.
Cellphone Service
More than one-third (35%) cover costs associated with cellphone service.
Well-Being Items
Approximately one-quarter (22%) cover the cost of well-being items, such as chair lumbar supports and standing desks.
Chairs
Almost one in four (22%) cover the cost of chairs.