New data from global hiring platform Indeed reveals that in Glasgow, 17.7% of jobs were remote or hybrid in 2025, a slight decrease from 2024 levels (as shown in the graph below). This data reflects the nationwide trend of companies gradually bringing employees back to in-office working after the pandemic, known as “hybrid creep.” In the UK, 85% of job postings in August 2025 required employees to be in the office at least two days a week, up from 65% in 2022.
This change is happening even though working in the office can negatively impact many people’s work-life balance. It can also create challenges for individuals with caregiving or personal responsibilities outside of work. As a result, some employees may choose to leave their jobs due to a lack of flexibility, and prospective hires may avoid certain companies.
How Hybrid Creep Can Shrink the Talent Pool
In Glasgow, the shift from remote work back to hybrid or full-office attendance risks shrinking the talent pool by excluding candidates who can no longer regularly commute. The change is significant as in 2025, one in five UK employees reported experiencing workplace stress due to a lack of flexibility around time or location, more than a quarter said they would consider looking for a new job for more flexible hours to work (27%) and to achieve a better work–life balance (26%).
Additionally, research indicates that reduced flexibility can also impact inclusion: limiting remote or hybrid options risks narrowing talent pools and may particularly disadvantage groups, including women, who place a high value on flexible work arrangements when evaluating job opportunities.
Reflecting ongoing accessibility and inclusion challenges, the Employment Rights Act 2025, which comes into effect next year, makes flexible working the default unless employers can demonstrate that it would be unreasonable for a particular role. Ahead of the act’s implementation, salary data provides insight into how flexible roles are currently rewarded in the labour market.
The Top Three Flexible Jobs in Glasgow – Salary Overview
The data shows that the top three roles with the highest share of remote, hybrid, or work-from-home jobs in Glasgow span a range of salaries and industries, suggesting that many jobseekers can find flexible roles in the city.
- Customer Service Representative – £24,420
- Quantitative Surveyor – £51,364
- Project Manager – £48,845
Matthew Burney, Senior Strategic Advisor at Indeed, commented:
“While Glasgow may not be doubling down on return-to-office mandates, a shift is still underway. At the same time, employee preferences and legislative developments are moving in the opposite direction, creating friction for employers seeking office attendance.
Flexibility in work shouldn’t wait for new legislation. Many workforce models are already evolving, and organisations that act proactively can shape work on their own terms. They can assess both role-specific and broader organisational needs to determine where flexible arrangements, such as hybrid working, adjusted hours, job sharing, or phased workloads, can be implemented. By reviewing flexibility with business objectives, employers can better support employee engagement and retention.”
