The Workplace Trends Shaping 2025

As we move further into 2025, it’s clear that the world of work remains an ever-evolving landscape. A key trend emerging in both the Finance and Tech industries in the US and UK is a shift away from hybrid working models. These sectors are actively pushing to return to five-day office weeks, signalling a departure from the remote and hybrid structures that became widespread during the pandemic.

The current workplace climate is one of growing tensions. On one side, businesses are striving for structure, stability, and in-office collaboration to drive results. On the other, employees continue to seek flexibility, autonomy, and a workplace experience that fosters engagement and well-being.

While employee productivity and in-office presence appear to be taking center stage at the start of the year, the question remains: Is this the future of work for 2025, or is it just a temporary phase? More importantly, will productivity become the dominant workplace agenda, surpassing the focus on employee wellbeing and workplace experience? Or will workplace consultants be able to convince leadership teams of the undeniable link between workplace experience and sustained productivity?

In the latest WORKTECH Academy report, developed in collaboration with 360 Workplace and their global partners, experts analyse what to expect in the coming months. The report presents 25 key trends that could define the world of work in 2025, explored through the lenses of people, place, and technology.

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