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More employees in Boulder and Denver are working remotely than those in many other U.S. cities, according to U.S. Census Bureau data<\/a>.<\/p>\n

While 14% of employees nationwide work from home, the rate is 28% in Boulder and 22% in Denver.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s unlikely to change.<\/p>\n

Stanford economists<\/a> Nicholas Bloom and Steven Davis assessed reactions to remote work changes following the return-to-office orders of companies like Amazon. They concluded that these mandates will not significantly impact remote work, and U.S. companies do not anticipate a substantial shift back to the office.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s good news for employers because a Pew Research Center survey<\/a> revealed that 48% of remote workers would seek new jobs if required to return to the office.<\/p>\n

Denver area employers continue to offer hybrid options<\/h4>\n

\u201cWe offer a hybrid work environment that entrusts employees with the best approach to work\u2014for them and their team,\u201d said Liz Johnson, publication relations director for Pinnacol Assurance.<\/p>\n

\u201cSome team members come in regularly, while others choose to work remotely.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kathleen Hoxworth, vice president of communications and talent strategy at Elevations Credit Union, said the credit union has no plans to modify offering hybrid work.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter the disruption of COVID, we landed on a model that works very well for our staff. Although there are some positions that require employees to be onsite full-time, many of our staff are hybrid with the expectation that they are in the office at least 50% of the time,\u201d Hoxworth said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis allows us to balance many employees\u2019 wishes to spend some time working from home with our desire to maintain the strong, relationship-focused culture we\u2019ve worked so hard to create.<\/p>\n

Madison & Co. Properties plans to continue offering a flexible work model, said Liliana Mendez, operations manager.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor Madison, a hybrid approach fosters greater productivity, agent\/staff satisfaction, and business growth while ensuring a strong company culture through in-person events and collaboration opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n

Keeping employees happy<\/h4>\n

Offering flexible options is good for employers and employees.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor Elevations, it can lead to increased productivity and the ability to attract and retain top talent who value flexibility,\u201d Hoxworth said.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor employees, working from home offers greater work-life balance, reduced commuting time and expenses, and the flexibility to create a comfortable and personalized work environment. This arrangement can lead to higher job satisfaction and overall well-being, which in turn benefits the business through improved employee engagement and performance.\u201d<\/p>\n