Hybrid work emerges as top choice as jobseekers turn away from fully remote roles, study finds
The findings from CV LIbrary signalled a clear shift in working preferences and a growing desire for balance and healthy living.
Remote working has become the least popular set-up among UK jobseekers, with only 16% preferring it compared to 22% who want to be entirely office-based and 40% who favour hybrid arrangements, according to research from CV-Library.
The findings signalled a clear shift in working preferences and a growing desire for balance and healthy living.
Hybrid models – typically three days a week in the office – now dominate across all age groups.
Jobseekers ranked work–life balance (40%) and location (19%) among their top priorities when looking for a role.
Career development was another major factor. More than half of workers (58%) believed an in-office presence supports progression, enabling them to learn from colleagues and improve their chances of promotion.
However, generational patterns showed subtle differences.
Gen Z (aged 18 to 28) were the most positive about office life, as two-thirds (66%) said being on site helps career growth and mental health.
Millennials (aged 29 to 44) were more evenly split, with 29% preferring hybrid and 26% choosing a full office presence.
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