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US workers with remote-friendly jobs still work from home nearly half the time, five years after the pandemic began

Employees in remote-friendly jobs now work from home an average of 2.3 days each week, according to a research team that tracks remote employment.
Fully in-office work dropped from 49% of employers demanding office presence at the start of 2023 to 32% at the end of 2024, according to Flex Index.
States like Massachusetts and California show high popularity for remote work, while states like Kentucky and Alaska show the least appeal.
In 2024, 35% of professional employees preferred remote work, according to research by Zoom, showcasing a diversity of work style preferences.

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