The shift towards hybrid work has cemented itself as the new normal for many workers since the Covid-19 pandemic. However, this flexibility is now becoming less common, with most job postings requiring staff to spend at least two days a week in the office.
A study by Indeed found that 85% of UK hybrid roles require at least two days of office attendance, up from 77% in 2024 and 66% in 2023. The majority of job postings expect workers to spend more time in the office, with only 15% allowing a single office day per week.
The trend is evident across different sectors, with employees in accounting, human resources, and IT infrastructure required to work from the office most often. Even software developers, traditionally seen as remote-friendly, are now expected to spend an average of 2.3 days a week at their desks.
However, some roles, such as architecture and social science jobs, have more flexible attendance requirements. Hybrid working demands also vary by region, with workers in north-east England required to attend the office most often.
Despite the shift towards more in-office work, some employers are trying to attract new staff by offering flexibility on other fronts, such as casual office dress codes. Indeed found that job adverts referring to a casual office dress code were 10 times higher as of July 2025 than before 2020.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/money/2025/sep/24/uk-jobs-back-to-office-hybrid-working