Eden, the HR and workplace software provider for people-centric companies, revealed third-party research highlighting findings regarding worker preferences in the tech industry –– some of which contradict the popular narratives around how tech employees like to work.
Eden’s Where Tech Works Report surveyed 1,000 full-time, U.S.-based information workers in the technology industry to understand their work preferences, challenges and priorities. Some of the results challenged common stereotypes of tech workers – including that full-time remote work was the least popular option for tech workers (18 percent), though the vast majority (95 percent) say it’s very important or slightly important to have the ability to work remotely at least occasionally.
The survey also found that 64 percent of tech employees who work remotely full or part-time say it would take more than a 20 percent pay increase to get them to work in-office five days a week, signaling that hybrid work arrangements are the new normal in the modern workplace.
Perhaps most surprising, the favored work policy for Gen-Z was fully in-office, while the most popular work policy for Baby Boomers in tech was fully remote.
“It’s clear from our Where Tech Works Report that the vast majority of employees in the tech industry prefer hybrid work, and it’s imperative that companies consider this when it comes to recruiting and hiring, developing return to office plans, performance management, and all aspects of the employee experience,” said Joe Du Bey, co-founder and CEO of Eden. “The most successful hybrid companies are methodical and deliberate in designing their employee experience, and this approach is especially critical for tech companies to thrive in today’s overheated labor market.”
A summary of key findings from Eden’s Where Tech Works Report include:
- Tech employees want to work in different ways.
- Even though full-time remote is the least popular work preference for tech workers, they still value having the option.
- Tech employees’ ideal work preferences are aligned with their actual work situations.
- Tech workers value the work-life balance afforded by flexible work options.
- Mentorship, collaboration and connection are among the top challenges of remote work in the tech industry.
- Gen Z tech workers want to go to the office, but boomers want to stay home.
“Our survey reveals that tech employees are heterogeneous in their preferences, and as a result, companies would benefit from a flexible approach to retain top talent,” said Du Bey. “The most successful scaled companies are incorporating hybrid policies and the most effective corresponding tools, such as desk booking software, to ensure they are employee-centric. We are excited to continue partnering with leading companies of all sizes to help them better navigate the future of work.”
To access the full report, visit: https://www.edenworkplace.com/blog/where-tech-works-report. For more information about Eden, visit: https://www.edenworkplace.com.
