Hybrid working has cemented its place in the world of work. But how will its strategies evolve in 2025?
To find out, we spoke with over 125 of London’s leading startup and scaleup founders.
Read on to discover what to expect from hybrid working this year, backed by data from the decision-makers shaping London’s startup and scaleup scene.
1) Hybrid work is still as popular as ever
Hybrid working—where employees split their time between the office and home—is the top choice among London’s startup founders.
Almost three-quarters of respondents go hybrid, while 22% are fully remote, and just 5% are office-based.
These figures show that hybrid setups aren’t just great for business; they also support employee well-being, making it the go-to strategy for most startups in London!
2) But it’s still hard to navigate
It’s clear that hybrid working is a popular choice for many startups and scaleups. But many are still fine-tuning the details, like how many office days are required and how strictly they are enforced.
In fact, nearly 40% of all hybrid companies are planning to implement more office days in 2025.
This shows hybrid working is still a work in progress. While fully office-based and remote setups are more settled, hybrid is still evolving, with companies figuring out what works best for them.
3) Leaders are embracing hybrid work, regardless of the strategy they set for their teams
The majority of London’s startup and scaleup founders follow a hybrid approach themselves—41% ‘sometimes’ work from the office, while 40% ‘sometimes’ work from home.
This suggests that, regardless of the policies they set for their teams, leaders recognise the benefits of hybrid work.
So, what does this mean for 2025? For us at Hubble, hybrid work will keep evolving as leaders fine-tune the balance between flexibility, productivity, and workplace culture.
4) Set-day hybrid is the most popular form of hybrid working
Hybrid work strategies come in various types. Based on our survey, set-day hybrid—where employees have designated set days for working in the office and working remotely—is the most popular type.
This is likely due to the predictability of desk usage and the productivity boost that comes with in-person collaboration. It also allows employees to fully utilise workplace facilities, helping them do their best work.
In 2025, this trend suggests that set-day hybrid models may remain the go-to approach as businesses continue to balance flexibility with structure.
5) …but it also has the lowest satisfaction scores
Interestingly, set-day scored the lowest when it came to satisfaction levels.
Since employees split their time between remote and in-office work, their flexibility can be limited. Set office days may restrict their ability to adjust their schedules for personal needs or unexpected events, potentially lowering satisfaction.
In contrast, employee choice scored the highest in satisfaction, as it gives employees the freedom to decide where and when they work.
This begs the question: Could 2025 be the year where hybrid work models shift towards more flexibility and autonomy?
Looking for fresh stats on remote and office-based work? Our report has it all!
So, there you have it—five ways hybrid work could evolve in 2025, all backed by data from our 2024-25 Workspace Satisfaction Survey!
Looking for insights on remote and office work? Our survey also includes the latest data on these key topics:
- Hybrid, remote, or office-based — where are teams and leaders actually working today?
- The real pros and cons of each approach, including remote vs. fully office-based work
- Do leaders truly prefer employees to be in the office more often?
- What changes are leaders planning for remote and office-based work over the next year?
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