{
  "id": 5790911,
  "title": "More Than Half of Colombian Workers Would Choose Hybrid Work",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/more-than-half-of-colombian-workers-would-choose-hybrid-work",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-05T15:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Colombia One",
    "slug": "colombia-one",
    "url": "https://colombiaone.com/2026/09/05/colombian-workers-would-choose-hybrid-work/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A recent study has found that more than half of Colombian workers would prefer a hybrid work arrangement that combines remote and in-person work. According to the WeWork and Michael Page survey, 56.17% of Colombian workers would choose this flexible work model if given the opportunity to decide how to structure their daily schedule. This preference is driven by the benefits of flexibility in managing time, reduced commutes in urban areas, and a better balance between work and personal life. The trend of hybrid work has gained momentum since the pandemic, coexisting with a gradual return of companies to their offices. However, only 39.66% of Colombian workers currently have access to this hybrid model. The results also indicate that the experience gained during the years of remote work has altered employees' expectations, with many now viewing the office as one of several possible workspaces. Despite this preference for hybrid work, companies are gradually moving back to a more traditional in-person model, presenting a challenge in balancing operational needs with employee expectations.",
  "summary": "Hybrid work continues to have strong support among Colombian workers, even at a time when companies are once again increasing in-office work, following the widespread adoption of remote work during the 2020 pandemic and the years that followed. A study conducted by WeWork and Michael Page found that 56.17% of workers in Colombia would choose […]",
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      {
        "outlet": "Colombia One",
        "title": "More Than Half of Colombian Workers Would Choose Hybrid Work",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/more-than-half-of-colombian-workers-would-choose-hybrid-work",
        "published": "2026-09-03T17:23:28.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}