10 companies that switched to permanent hybrid or remote work and employment right now

Working from home remains the popular choice among employees, even as companies try to woo people back to the office.

A recent survey by Microsoft, which surveyed 31,102 employees around the world between January and February, showed that 52% of people are considering switching to a full-time remote or hybrid job this year, just as several companies are announcing demands to return to the office.

To help people find the best remote and hybrid options, FlexJobs identified 25 companies that switched to a permanently flexible work model.

These companies have adopted either remote-first or trust-based approaches that see employees working from home full time or choosing when and how to join their team in the office.

Sales, marketing and project management are among the best industries to hire for hybrid jobs in 2022. Here are 10 companies that switched to a permanently flexible work model and are now hiring, according to FlexJobs (see the full list here):

Industry: Manufacturing

Remote work plans: In October, 3M announced one a trust-based approach called “Work Your Way,” which allows employees to choose whether teleworking, being in the office, or a mix of the two works best for them.

Remote work plans: Software manufacturers said last year that employees are free to “work from home forever” but keep its offices open in San Francisco, Amsterdam, India, Japan, the Philippines and Turkey so employees can visit at their own discretion.

Remote work plans: Coinbase switched to a “remote-first” structure in May 2020, where 95% of employees can choose to work from home, an office or on a hybrid schedule, exclusive roles that require personal functions or meetings.

Remote work plans: Lyft has adopted a “fully flexible” work area that allows “almost all” employees to choose where they want to live and work, according to a the company’s blog post from last month. However, some jobs, such as service mechanics, still require personal work.

Remote work plans: You know The “Pledge to Flex” model, which the company launched in June, lets employees choose between working remotely, in the office or a combination of both.

Remote work plans: Reddit switched to one permanent hybrid model in October 2020, where employees have the flexibility to work where they want, with opportunities for work in the office.

Remote work plans: Spotify’s The “Work From Anywhere” program, launched in February 2021, offers external, personal and hybrid options for employees as well as more flexible housing choices if an employee wants to relocate. For example: Spotify has offered to pay for a co-working membership if someone moves to a neighborhood that is not near a Spotify office and lacks personal work.

Remote work plans: Twitter reopened its offices in March, but continues to let employees decide where and how they work, including being away full-time, says CEO Paraj Agrawal said last month.

Recent external job openings: Personnel quantitative user survey, personnel network security engineer

Industry: Marketing, design

Remote work plans: In August 2020, Vista moved to permanent teleworking, transforming office space into “collaboration centers” where employees can book desks and meet to work in person with others when needed.