Since COVID-19, remote and hybrid work arrangements have become popular as flexible work options. Before the pandemic, employees using flexible work arrangements often faced “flexibility stigma” - negative perceptions that they were less committed or productive, leading to potential negative career consequences. This stigma was particularly pronounced for women, as flexible work was less widespread and primarily used by those with caregiving responsibilities – that is, typically by women. In post-COVID era, with remote and hybrid work being widely used across genders and for various reasons beyond caregiving. However, it remains unclear whether flexibility stigma persists, whether it varies by the level of remote work intensity, how it influences employees’ decisions to use these arrangements, and whether gender differences exist in these effects. To explore these questions, we will conduct a field survey and two experimental vignette studies, offering a comprehensive understanding of remote work stigma, remote work intensity and gender, and its implications for modern workplaces. Key words: Hybrid work, remote work intensity, flexibility stigma, gender
