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Remote work persists despite CEO pushback, data shows

Despite widespread predictions of its decline, remote work has remained remarkably stable in the U.S. over the past two years, with approximately 22% of workers continuing to work from home at least part-time. While some prominent CEOs have advocated for a full return to the office, data suggests these mandates are not universally adopted, and many companies find flexible arrangements a competitive advantage for attracting talent. However, the rise of AI combined with remote work may be contributing to increased youth unemployment by leading companies to favor senior hires over entry-level positions. AI

IMPACT AI's role in prioritizing senior hires over entry-level positions due to remote work trends.

RANK_REASON Article discusses trends in remote work based on data analysis and expert commentary, rather than a specific event.

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez ·

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

    Nearly 22% of U.S. workers still worked from home at least part of the time in 2025, just one percentage point less than in 2024.