They began their careers in the middle of a pandemic, in a world where Zoom took the place of the communal coffee machine. For this “hybrid generation,” remote working is part of everyday life. It is not perceived as a benefit of a job, rather as a given. A recent report by the British Standards Institution paints a portrait of these young professionals who have always known the work sphere in a state of constant change.
For the hybrid generation, working from home or in a café or coming to the office just two days a week has become the norm. Having entered the workforce between 2019 and 2025, in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, these young workers never really experienced the “world before” in terms of work. According to the “Evolving Together” report by the BSI, 40% of them got their first taste of work in a hybrid or even fully remote environment.
A defining characteristic of this generation is above all a vision of work based on balance. While long-term work contracts remain attractive to them, it is above all the search for harmony between their professional and personal lives that guides their choices. For them, quality of life depends on true flexibility, with adjustable hours, the freedom to choose their place of work and a great deal of autonomy in how they organize their day.
The BSI survey highlights this generation's expectation of a professional environment adapted to their needs, perceived as an aspect related to their well-being but also as a criterion of attractiveness. For example, 53% of young working people surveyed prefer a hybrid or fully remote working approach. Support varies by region: 25% of young employees in India are in favor of full-time remote work, compared to 8% in China. In France, 39% are in favor of a hybrid model.
But such flexibility also has its limits. Some people find it difficult to separate work and personal life. Almost half of them admit to working beyond their work hours when working from home. Just as many admit to being distracted by non-work-related tasks, such as housework or TV shows. This blurring of workload and everyday distractions sometimes creates difficulties, even among those who appreciate the freedom of remote working.
A generation in search of meaning... and recognition
Members of the young hybrid generation are not just looking for a job, but aspire to a genuine commitment with their company. While 63% say they are loyal to their employer, their commitment remains conditional. In fact, just as many of them say that they will always put their career before the interests of the company. This position marks the end of an era in which one-way dedication was the norm in the world of work. This generation is lucid and upfront about this attitude.
In short, young people want jobs that can be adapted to their reality, not the other way around. Comfort is not the only issue. Nearly two-thirds of young workers believe that jobs that require 100% on-site work should be better paid, due to the constraints they involve, in particular the commute. This is a consideration that brings the issue of fairness at work back to the table.
So does this toll the death of the office? Not quite. Forty-six percent of young people, including those who favor a hybrid work model, prefer face-to-face meetings. This ambivalence reflects their position: they want flexibility, but also human interaction.
Companies must therefore rethink their operating methods to create an environment based on trust, clarity and autonomy. Because even if they want freedom, these young people expect a clear framework. For instance, 58% of them support the idea of “anchor days,” those days when the whole team gets together physically.
Ultimately, this report describes not so much a revolution as a reordering. Members of the hybrid generation are neither lazy nor disengaged. Sure they are demanding but they are also clear-sighted and pragmatic. They want jobs that are meaningful, respectful of their mental health, and compatible with their personal life. Even if this job does not always take place within a traditional work site.
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