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

Remote work remains prevalent in the U.S. despite corporate efforts to end it, with 22% of workers still working from home part-time in 2025, a minimal decline from 2024. Companies like Amazon, JPMorgan, and Tesla have mandated return-to-office policies, but most firms have not fully enforced them, and hybrid/remote work rates remain stable. Data from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis and Leesman show remote work's persistence, though it may contribute to rising youth unemployment.