Nevertheless, according to research by recruiting agency Hays Ireland, 58% of companies anticipate that hybrid work arrangements won't change in 2019.

Roughly 44% of workers operate exclusively from the workplace, with 41% adopting a blended work style.

Over half of workers indicated they would like to adjust their working hours to better balance their professional and personal lives, and over two-thirds (61%) said they would not be willing to take a reduced wage for a fully remote function.

Additionally, over half (54%) of workers stated they would take into consideration a position in the future that did not offer mixed employment.

Between August and September of 2023, approximately 1,450 businesses and professionals around Ireland responded to the study, which was included in the Hays Ireland Salary & Recruiting Trends Guide 2024.

In an effort to strike a healthy work-life balance, employees are placing an increasing emphasis on the value of flexible work schedules, according to the survey.

"As employees preferences shift, we see employers adapting their approaches to workplace setups," Hays Ireland's managing director Maureen Lynch said.

"The report emphasises the significance of a healthy work-life balance and fostering in-person collaboration within teams."

The previous year "has been a positive year of growth in Ireland," she continued, adding that the study "reflects a sense of optimism in the job market."