Remote work isn’t just a perk. For many, it enhances productivity, mental health, autonomy and long-term career satisfaction.

Only 13% of American workers remain fully remote in early 2025, and another 26% have hybrid jobs, according to the academic clearinghouse WFH Research. Both figures are down from their pandemic peaks.

Remote work jobs have become scarce as companies call employees back to offices, despite high worker demand for location flexibility gained during the pandemic. Only 9% of LinkedIn job postings offer ...