How many Philadelphians work from home
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The cubicle crew has retaken many parts of the country, but Philadelphia is still repping hard for remote work.
The big picture: More than 1 in 5 workers in some U.S. cities were still clocking in from home as of 2023, per the latest census data.
- Places like Boulder, Colorado and Austin, Texas, were among the hotspots, where at least a quarter of peeps were putting in hours from their pads.
- In Philly, that number was around 17%.
Why it matters: Remote and hybrid schedules have made work versus life an easier equation for many Americans, like busy working parents — but they were never enjoyed equally nationwide.
The intrigue: The trend over the last few months has been a slow but steady return to the land of cubicles, water cooler chitchat, and harsh fluorescent lighting.
- Mayor Cherelle Parker is among the drivers — ordering city workers this summer back to the office five days a week.
What we're watching: Some fear Parker's edict will worsen Philly's staffing crisis, triggering an exodus of workers leaving for jobs with more flexible schedules.
Go deeper: The cities where people are still working from home