Hybrid Working Remains Widespread as Office Space Demand Holds Steady, Survey Finds

Hybrid working continues to be a common feature of workplace strategies, while office space requirements remain broadly stable, according to a survey conducted by Manova Partners among office occupiers.

The survey, which gathered responses from 73 office occupiers, found that 70 percent of companies continue to operate hybrid working arrangements that combine office attendance with remote work. This is largely unchanged from a similar survey conducted in 2021.

Office space demand has also remained relatively stable. Nearly 60 percent of respondents said their office space requirements have not changed, while 15 percent reported a need for additional space. A further 14 percent indicated they expect to require less office space in the future.

According to Manova Partners, the findings suggest that hybrid working has become an established part of long-term workplace planning rather than a temporary response to changing working conditions.

Regional differences were evident across the survey results. Hybrid working adoption increased in both Latin America and Western Europe, while the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region recorded a lower share of companies using hybrid models compared with the 2021 survey. Overall, 19 percent of respondents reported operating without hybrid working arrangements.

The survey also found limited evidence of companies moving towards stricter office attendance policies. Among organisations using hybrid working models, 76 percent said they do not intend to reduce the number of remote working days available to employees.

Office space requirements varied by region. In Latin America, 71 percent of respondents reported no change in office space demand, while 21 percent indicated increased requirements. In the CEE region, 61 percent reported stable demand and 11 percent expected to reduce their office footprint. In Western Europe, half of respondents said they anticipate requiring less office space in the future.

The survey was conducted between December 2025 and February 2026. Manova Partners contacted 1,015 tenants across its real estate portfolio and received 108 responses, including 73 from office occupiers. Responses were grouped across the CEE region, Western Europe, Latin America, the DACH region and the Netherlands, and the Nordic countries.