Four key insights on hybrid working in 2026
An analysis of the current state of hybrid work reveals four insights that matter for FM professionals: attendance patterns are stabilising, office design expectations are rising, technology gaps persist, and the link between workplace quality and talent retention is strengthening.
FM Radar's 4 takeaways:
- Office attendance patterns have stabilised at 2-3 days per week in most organisations
- Employees expect higher-quality environments on the days they do come in
- Technology infrastructure for hybrid meetings remains a common pain point
- Workplace quality is now a measurable factor in talent attraction and retention

