Irish employers are embracing flexible working arrangements as a strategic advantage.
A comprehensive study of Ireland’s workforce reveals that flexible work arrangements have become a cornerstone of business strategy, with significant benefits for employee wellbeing, retention, and productivity.
The latest “Grow Remote – Future of Work Pulse” report, released this quarter, analysed data from over 25 Irish employers alongside insights from IBEC, CIPD, and Forbes. The findings paint a picture of a workforce increasingly built around flexibility.
“Despite ongoing debate, the hard evidence from across the public and private sector points in one direction: flexible work, done well, supports people, performance, and progress”
According to the research, 90% of organisations report that hybrid work arrangements boost both recruitment and retention efforts, based on CIPD data.
The benefits extend to individual careers as well, with 67% of professionals indicating they see career advantages from hybrid work models, according to IWG research.
The future is flexible
The trend toward flexibility is evident among Ireland’s top employers. The report found that 65% of Ireland’s best workplaces now operate using hybrid or remote-first models, according to Great Place to Work data.
In Dublin specifically, 27% of businesses now offer full flexibility to their employees, as reported in the Dublin Chambers Business Outlook Report.
Current job market data supports this shift. Grow Remote’s analysis of LinkedIn data indicates that 43% of Irish jobs in Q2 2025 offer flexible arrangements, with 19% fully remote positions and 24% hybrid roles.
The report acknowledges that remote work presents ongoing challenges, particularly in areas of team cohesion and manager training. However, companies are addressing these issues through intentional design of hybrid working systems rather than returning to traditional office-based models.
Graham Harron, Grow Remote’s Data & Impact Lead, emphasised the significance of these findings.
“Despite ongoing debate, the hard evidence from across the public and private sector points in one direction: flexible work, done well, supports people, performance, and progress,” Harron said.
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