According to Zoom’s Hybrid Work Statistics report (October 2025), 64% of employees state that their company now operates under a hybrid model, while 60% would consider changing jobs if this flexibility were removed. These figures reflect a profound shift in employee expectations, with flexibility becoming a decisive factor in employer choice. However, market experts note that merely adopting hybrid policies is insufficient; a crucial determinant is whether the physical workspace can meaningfully support this model.
Higher Engagement and Productivity
Research over recent years indicates that hybrid employees demonstrate higher levels of engagement and performance. Gallup (2024) reports an engagement rate of 35% for hybrid workers, compared to 27% for those working exclusively on-site. Similarly, an Owl Labs study (2024) finds that 90% of hybrid employees feel equally or more productive than before adopting the model.
Generational factors also play a significant role. According to Deloitte, 75% of millennials and 77% of Gen Z report that they would leave their jobs if required to return fully to the office.
Limitations of Traditional Offices
Despite these positive findings, hybrid work is not inherently effective. Cisco’s Global Hybrid Work Study (2024) shows that 75% of employers plan to redesign their offices, recognizing that traditional open-plan layouts no longer meet the needs for both focused work and collaboration. At the same time, the global Leesman survey reveals that only 33% of employees are satisfied with noise levels in conventional office spaces, while issues such as air quality, lighting, and meeting technology continue to negatively affect daily work.
The Rise of Flexible Workspaces
In this context, flexible workspaces and coworking environments are gaining ground. According to a briefing by the Greek company ViOS, which operates in the coworking sector and manages Greece’s first WELL Gold-certified coworking space, employees increasingly prefer environments that prioritize well-being and work quality.
The Wellbeing and Flexible Workspace report by Instant Group (2025) emphasizes the importance of factors such as acoustic comfort, recovery areas, opportunities for physical movement, and designs that enhance cognitive performance.
Coworking and the Employee Experience
The benefits of coworking spaces are also reflected in research. The Experience Sampling Method (ESM) study (2025) shows that employees working in coworking environments report higher levels of well-being, productivity, and engagement compared to those working exclusively from home. Similarly, the Harvard Business Review (2023) notes that coworking spaces provide greater social satisfaction than traditional offices or home offices.
The Importance of Technological Infrastructure
A critical factor for the sustainability of hybrid work remains technology. According to Cisco (2025), 49% of employees report that digital tools do not function with equal reliability between home and office. Infrastructure such as redundant fiber connections, high symmetrical speeds, smart meeting rooms, and on-site technical support has become essential for effective hybrid operations.
