State of the Remote Workplace: Predictions for 2025
The shift that remote work enjoyed from a niche perk to a staple state of affairs is once again undergoing a shift, and this time around, the stakes are a lot higher for the workforce as well as business owners and executives.
What does 2025 hold in store for the remote workplace? What will be the result of the current tug of wars that are making headlines across industries? Most importantly, how will all this play out in the tech industry?
We asked the Techronicler community of business leaders to weigh in this evolving landscape and share their predictions and forecasts, and as always, our experts have replied with in-depth insights.
Read on!
Sensitivity to Productivity Trends
As the economy settles from the post-zero interest rate mania, more companies will become sensitive to productivity trends, particularly among remote workers.
As AI point solutions proliferate, many businesses will begin building their own internal tooling, putting many tech companies at risk of stagnation or decline.
I believe that much of remote work culture is a fading byproduct of the pandemic, and we will soon return to in-office norms or even surpass previous levels.
Elliot Potter
CEO & Co-Founder, Linq
Distance Zero Solutions
With an increasingly digitized and globalized workforce, meetings where everyone is physically present are no longer the norm.
By 2025, companies will incorporate Distance Zero solutions: technology that makes it feel like you’re in the room, even when you’re thousands of miles apart. In this way, distance no longer becomes a barrier.
Specifically, spatial video technology has the opportunity to revolutionize how companies do business, enabling people to interact with physical objects in true-to-color, stereoscopic 4K resolution. This technology will be particularly impactful in industries such as design, instruction, and remote inspection.
For example, employees from around the world will be able to collaborate on intricate design projects using spatial collaboration technology, significantly reducing decision-making times and enhancing productivity.
This leap in virtual collaboration will make each employee feel as though they are physically present in the office.
Snorre Kjesbu
SVP & GM – Employee Experiences, Webex
Ever-Changing Dynamics
Sometimes, cynicism about remote work isn’t about remote work at all: it is about the power struggle between employers and their workers.
Employers are viewed as wanting RTO, workers are viewed as wanting WFH, and so it becomes a proxy battle for who has control of the market.
In tech, it is an employer’s market: there are far more people looking for jobs than available positions.
And while that is true, RTO will be viewed as the future.
But the moment it changes, the moment companies find themselves needing more than what is available, you’ll hear all about how WFH is what’s next.
Matt Wallaert
CEO, BeSci.io
Lack of Qualified Employees
I believe that things are getting worse in 2025 when it comes to the lack of skilled workers, especially in AI, machine learning, and cybersecurity. Tech companies from all walks of life want to use these tools, but there aren’t enough skilled workers to go around.
As part of my job, I often have trouble finding qualified people who are experts in these cutting-edge areas. As an example, we have had to hire freelancers and experts just to keep up with demand, which isn’t sustainable or efficient in the long run.
Even more difficult is the fact that companies are putting a lot of money into technology, but these investments can’t fully pay off without the right people. I have observed how this lack is making businesses change their plans or put off important projects. As a business, we need to do something about this to close the gap. Furthermore, we could build job streams or make training programs bigger.
Going forward, it’s clear that this lack of skills will make it harder to hire people and come up with new ideas in the tech business. Coming up with new ideas will help us stay ahead.
Filip Dimitrijevski
Business Development Manager, CLICKVISION
Leaning in with Innovation
Leaders will continue to lean into being more open to innovative approaches to well-being and work-life balance, recognizing their impact on long-term sustainability and success. On the other hand, economic pressures and workforce demands are compelling leaders to make thoughtful, forward-looking decisions.
Remote work continues to reshape how teams function, demanding thoughtful strategies to maintain cohesion and productivity in hybrid models. Leaders must also navigate potential shifts in policy as a new administration enters office, which could bring both challenges and opportunities, particularly around labor and business regulations.
Another critical area is ensuring organizations remain resilient in an AI-driven world. While AI brings immense possibilities, it also underscores the need for strong, human-centered leadership. Leaders will need to focus on cultivating clarity and trust within their teams, ensuring that technological advancements enhance—not replace—human potential.
Handling these issues effectively begins with building a strong foundation of mental resilience. By integrating practices like in-person breathwork and meditation into organizational routines, leaders can foster a culture of focus and adaptability. This clarity allows teams to respond to change with composure and make thoughtful decisions, positioning their companies for success amid uncertainty.
Ajay Tejasvi
President, TLEX
Lack of Seasoned Professionalism
I run a digital agency, and during COVID, we were forced to adopt a mostly remote workforce. I, for one, would like to focus on future hiring based on proximity to the office and ability to come in going forward.
I find that junior-level people are not becoming rounded-out professionals when working from home. They rely on AI tools and automation too much, and are not around more seasoned professionals who use the same tools but bring wisdom and experience to get the most unique value out of them.
I suspect more and more employers are going to want to be able to influence the professional development of employees and will want to do that in person, where a closer eye can be kept on their progress as they evolve from junior to expert level professionals.
Pete Czech
Founder, New Possibilities Group
The Cyber Safety Angle
In 2025, cyberattacks are going to be more advanced than we have ever seen them before – thanks to AI.
AI is helpful for individuals and companies in so many ways, but it’s also very helpful for cybercriminals. It’s at the mercy of whoever’s hands it is in.
On top of that, remote work can inherently make cyberattack risks a bit higher.
Even in the tech landscape, where workers may be more aware of the threats AI poses, it can still be easier for cyberattackers to have success in their efforts when workers are in different locations.
Things like end-to-end encryption, for example, are crucial but might occasionally be forgotten, posing an opportunity for hackers.
Edward Tian
CEO, GPTZero
Striking a Balance
By 2025, remote work in the tech industry will be defined by innovation, adaptability, and inclusivity.
Companies will continue to use AI and VR to mimic in-office experiences, with remote workers becoming the norm.
The problem is to strike a balance between the human aspect, developing trust, encouraging creativity, and ensuring equality in opportunities.
Because AI will be able to perform nearly all of the activities that companies currently perform, the skill pool will become increasingly limited with fewer job opportunities for people and hence more unemployment.
David Cooper
Strategic Advisor, Yung Sidekick
The Communications Challenge
I’ve been leading a fully remote team for over five years, as well as communicating with other people in the tech industry regarding their insights on work organization.
I can say that remote work is still in a strong position, but nothing stays the same for long, so of course, we’ll see new challenges in this area in 2025.
One factor I would mention is people being tired of trying to replicate the moments where face-to-face interactions had a lot of value and greater results.
Like brainstorming sessions among innovative teams, often spontaneous ones. It does work remotely, but worse than before.
So, in-person is coming back to the grounds of corporate culture, and while not everyone will make it compulsory, obviously, there are still considerable threats for employees accustomed to a fully remote work model.
Mike Chappell
Co-Founder & COO, FormsPal
The Techronicler team thanks these leaders for taking the time to share their thoughts and predictions on the state of remote work in 2025.
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