Ivanti: 2025 Technology at Work Report

Drawing on the Ivanti "2025 Technology at Work Report," the sources indicate that while many employees, particularly IT professionals, are feeling **pressure to return to the office**, office workers actually value **flexibility**—including flexible hours and the ability to manage personal matters during the day—even more than working remotely. Company leaders often seek return-to-office to boost productivity and company culture, but many employees find working outside the office just as, if not more, productive, and strict mandates can negatively impact morale and satisfaction, leading to behaviors like **resenteeism** and **presenteeism**. There's a notable "flexibility gap" between employee desires and current job offerings, leading some to consider quitting for more autonomy, which they view as a sign of employer trust. Even employees primarily based in the office work virtually some of the time, yet companies face challenges in ensuring effective out-of-office collaboration and knowledge sharing. Underlying these issues are significant problems with **tech complexity**, **wasteful IT spending**, tech debt, and siloed data, which hinder efficient operations and security. Furthermore, the use of **AI tools is rapidly growing**, but often involves employees using **unauthorized tools** and keeping their AI-driven productivity gains **secret** from employers due to various anxieties, creating security risks and tension over who benefits from these efficiencies. Addressing these challenges requires organizations to balance optimizing operations with empowering employees through strategic technology use, clear AI policies, and training. https://www.ivanti.com/resources/research-reports/tech-at-work