Flexible work arrangements still top job seekers’ lists, according to a recent survey conducted by Robert Half.

More than 500 HR managers in the United States, surveyed on benefits and perks, found that 88% of employers provide some hybrid work options, depending on seniority level and individual circumstances.

A quarter of employers currently offer hybrid work to all employees.

The human resources consulting firm’s own database of job postings across the United States shows that 24% of new job postings in Q4 2025 were hybrid and 11% were fully remote.

Approximately 38% of professionals are already looking or planning to look for a new role in the first half of 2026, according to Katie Merritt, senior research and data manager at Robert Half.

Only 16% said their top choice is an in-office job, while just 25% would consider a job requiring five days in the office.

Over half, 55%, of job seekers rank hybrid work as their top choice.

The survey showed workers were evenly split between those wanting 1-2 days versus 3-4 days in the office (28% and 27%, respectively).

For employers facing retention challenges, flexible work options may be the key to retaining qualified employees. In fact, the survey showed that 47% of professionals are not actively job searching because they do not want to lose their current level of flexibility as a key reason.

Healthcare and administrative and support services skewed the highest for workers needing to be fully on-site.

Finance and human resources trended higher for remote and hybrid work, with legal, tech, and marketing showing the most flexibility in the workplace.

Senior roles also trend higher for remote and hybrid work options.

Flexible work arrangements were found to be more prevalent in rural areas, while hybrid work arrangements were more common in metro areas.

Employers facing hiring challenges could benefit from hiring hybrid and remote workers. Besides retention, employers gain access to a wider talent pool and may attract more skilled applicants, Merritt stated.