Hybrid working has become a permanent feature of modern workplace strategies worldwide. This is one of the key findings of a global survey conducted by Manova Partners among 73 office occupiers.
According to the survey, 70% of companies continue to operate hybrid working models combining office attendance with remote work. At the same time, demand for office space remains broadly stable, with 59% of respondents stating that their office space requirements have not changed. While 14% expect to require less space going forward, 15% report increasing demand for office accommodation.
“The results underline a structural shift in the office market: hybrid working is no longer a temporary trend, but the new foundation of workplace strategy. At the same time, companies are not turning away from the office – they are simply becoming more selective,” said Dimitri Maillard, Co-Head of Asset Management Europe at Manova Partners. “Across European markets, demand is increasingly focused on well-located, high-quality and flexible office space that supports collaboration, employee satisfaction and compliance with the latest ESG standards. For owners and investors, this highlights the importance of adaptable space concepts that can respond to evolving occupier requirements.”
Hybrid Working Remains Widespread Globally
Compared with the 2021 survey (69%), the overall share of companies using hybrid working models has remained stable. Regional developments, however, vary considerably.
While adoption rates increased significantly in Latin America from 74% to 93% and in Western Europe from 74% to 80%, the CEE region recorded a decline from 74% to 61%. Only 19% of respondents operate entirely without hybrid working arrangements.
Companies Continue to Support Remote Working Policies
According to the survey, there are currently few signs of a broad return to significantly stricter office attendance requirements. Among companies operating hybrid models, 76% do not plan to reduce the number of remote working days. This stance is particularly pronounced in the CEE region and Western Europe.
The findings suggest that companies have increasingly established long-term and flexible workplace models designed to balance employee expectations with operational requirements.
Office Space Demand Remains Stable Overall
Despite the continued prevalence of hybrid working arrangements, overall office space demand remains stable. The majority of respondents (59%) currently see no need to materially adjust their office footprint, while 15% continue to report additional space requirements.
In Latin America, 71% of companies reported unchanged office space demand, while 21% indicated additional requirements. In the CEE region, 61% reported stable requirements and only 11% expect to require less space. In Western Europe, by contrast, half of the surveyed companies stated that they expect to require less office space in the future.
Methodology
The survey was conducted between December 19, 2025 and February 20, 2026. In total, 1,015 tenants across Manova Partners’ real estate portfolio were contacted. The survey generated 108 responses, including 73 representatives of office occupiers.
Responses were grouped into the following geographic regions: CEE, Western Europe, Latin America, the DACH region and the Netherlands, as well as the Nordics.
