Corporate Relocation Survey 2026

Productivity, Retention, and Culture Influence Workplace Strategies

In-office workforce strategies including full on-site return to work policies (58%) and hybrid arrangements (45%) made it necessary for employees to be near the office. 

Even in the face of increased return-to-work mandates, the majority of companies reported allowing remote work in some capacity in 2024.

 Business priorities played a central role in these models. The top three influencing factors were: 

1. Productivity (55%)
2. Employee recruitment + retention (54%)
3. Workplace culture (42%)

Productivity emerged as the leading driver of workforce mobility. Recruitment and retention ranked a close second, and workplace culture gained momentum in 2025 with an 8% increase over the prior year. 

Incentives designed to encourage employees to return to the office, such as free lunches and other on-site benefits, increased by 6% compared with last year.