Why Some Countries Embrace Remote Work More Than Others

Remote work isn't popular everywhere. A big study looked at why. It's called the Global Survey of Working Arrangements. It happened in late 2024 and early 2025. The survey included 14, 427 people. All of them were full-time workers. They all had college degrees. They were from 37 different countries. The study found something interesting. Culture plays a big role. People in individualistic cultures work from home more. These are places where people value independence. The study says culture explains 29% of the differences. That's the biggest factor.Other things matter too. Like the types of jobs in a country. Or how crowded it is. Or how rich it is. But culture is still the biggest reason. The study also talks about the future. It says culture will shape how we work. This could change how governments make rules. They might need to think about culture more. But here's a question. Is culture the only thing that matters? Or are there other factors? The study gives some answers. But it also leaves room for more questions.