Nearly two-thirds of employees working remotely or in hybrid models would consider switching jobs if required to return to the office full-time, a survey by job portal MojPosao showed on Tuesday.
The survey, conducted among 900 respondents, comes as many companies have tightened remote work policies in recent years, encouraging or mandating office returns.
According to the findings, 26% of respondents work entirely from home, 53% follow a hybrid model, and 21% work exclusively on-site.
A significant 64% said they would seriously consider changing jobs if asked to spend more days in the office. Of these, 12% said they would resign immediately, while 24% said they would adapt.
A notable 82% of respondents said no current benefits would ease a return to the office. However, if office attendance became unavoidable, flexible working hours, higher salaries, designated parking, and employer-funded meals were listed as key incentives.
Hybrid work is the most preferred model, chosen by 55% of Croatian employees, while 38% favour fully remote roles. Only 5% prefer exclusive office work, and 3% reported no strong preference.
The top benefit of remote work, cited by 90% of respondents, is the elimination of commuting. Better work-life balance (55%), improved focus and productivity (45%), and the ability to work from different locations (36%) were also highlighted. Only 2% saw no major advantages in working from home.
When it comes to office work, easier collaboration and social interaction were noted as key benefits, though 32% of respondents believed there were no significant advantages.
Remote Work More Common in Large Companies
Remote work is more prevalent in large organisations, with 61% of employees from corporations and institutions working remotely at least part of the time. In comparison, 42% of employees in small businesses work exclusively on-site.
Among those with remote options, 57% follow pre-set rules limiting the number of remote days per week or month. A further 24% enjoy complete flexibility, while 19% rely on informal arrangements.
In workplaces with strict in-office quotas, 81% of employees can choose which days they come in, while 19% follow a fixed schedule.
Three Days in Office Most Common Requirement
Regarding mandatory office attendance, 45% of respondents said they are required to be in the office three days a week. Another 24% must attend twice a week, 18% four times a week, and 14% only once.
Most employees (83%) use remote work to the fullest extent permitted, while 17% voluntarily attend the office more often.
In terms of monthly patterns, 28% of respondents work from home between six and ten days per month, 21% up to five days, 18% for 11–15 days, and 13% for 16 or more days.
Respondents cited employer concerns over productivity and a desire for greater oversight as the primary reasons for pushing staff back into offices.
