A new report reveals that while hybrid work is widely viewed as the most productive model by financial services leaders, it comes with challenges around collaboration, employee well-being, and office space utilization.
The report, Navigating the Hybrid Future: How Financial Services Firms Are Managing Productivity, Space, and Burnout in 2025, was commissioned by Maptician, a workplace management technology platform.
The financial services industry has largely embraced flexible work. Yet, firms are encountering what Maptician calls the “hybrid paradox”—a growing disconnect between individual productivity and team collaboration. While 60% of survey respondents say hybrid work supports the highest productivity, more than half still view full-time in-office work as best for cross-functional collaboration. At the same time, burnout is rising across all work models, and many firms are operating without clear data on real estate ROI or employee behavior.
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The survey, conducted in the first half of 2025, sheds light on how financial services organizations are evolving their workplace strategies and where they’re falling short:
- 70% cite lack of informal interaction and brainstorming as the biggest challenge in hybrid or remote environments.
- 35% of firms don’t know or won’t disclose their real estate cost per square foot.
- Burnout is not model-specific—35% say in-office roles are most at risk, 30% say remote, and 25% cite hybrid roles.
- Firms are investing in better collaboration tools (55%), revising hybrid policies (40%), and launching in-office engagement programs (35%).
The report argues that successful hybrid work requires more than flexible policies—it demands an intelligent workplace foundation that enables adaptability, visibility, and data-driven decision-making. Maptician’s platform helps firms simplify hybrid coordination, optimize space, and support employee engagement.
“Hybrid work isn’t just a policy decision—it’s a daily operational challenge,” said Alaa Pasha, CEO of Maptician. “Financial services leaders are discovering that without the right tools to support visibility, scheduling, and space planning, flexibility quickly turns into friction. This report shows what’s working, what isn’t, and how firms can build more intentional strategies for the future.”
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