These are the 28 US cities where managers are the most open to letting their employees keep working remotely after the pandemic

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These are the 28 US cities where managers are the most open to letting their employees keep working remotely after the pandemic
  • Managers in these cities are the most open to long-term remote work post-COVID, a survey found.
  • HR consulting firm Robert Half identified the 28 US cities with managers most receptive to the idea.
  • In Boston, which led the pack, 45% of managers will let remote work continue once restrictions lift.

Many companies are in the midst of hammering out their return-to-office plans but, after a year of working remotely, a lot of employees would prefer to keep working from home. If you're one of these workers, your location could be a big factor in whether you'll get your wish or not.

A recent survey from HR consulting firm Robert Half pinned down the 28 US cities where the biggest percentage of managers say they'll let employees work remotely part- or full-time once COVID-19 restrictions are gone.

Here's the full ranking:

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Boston

Boston
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Here, 45% of managers say they'll let staff keep working remotely on a part- or full-time basis post-COVID.

San Francisco

San Francisco
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Here, 38% of managers say they'll let staff keep working remotely on a part- or full-time basis post-COVID.

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Philadelphia

Philadelphia
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Here, 37% of managers say they'll let staff keep working remotely on a part- or full-time basis post-COVID.

Dallas

Dallas
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Here, 35% of managers say they'll let staff keep working remotely on a part- or full-time basis post-COVID.

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Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh
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Here, 35% of managers say they'll let staff keep working remotely on a part- or full-time basis post-COVID.

Chicago

Chicago
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Here, 34% of managers say they'll let staff keep working remotely on a part- or full-time basis post-COVID.

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Minneapolis

Minneapolis
The Spoonbridge and Cherry statue at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. Checubus/Shutterstock

Here, 34% of managers say they'll let staff keep working remotely on a part- or full-time basis post-COVID.

Raleigh, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina
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Here, 34% of managers say they'll let staff keep working remotely on a part- or full-time basis post-COVID.

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Cleveland

Cleveland
Cleveland skyline and the Cuyahoga River in 2016. John Greim/LightRocket/Getty Images

Here, 33% of managers say they'll let staff keep working remotely on a part- or full-time basis post-COVID.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles
An aerial view shows MacArthur Park and downtown in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, on April 15, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. Mario Tama/Getty Images

Here, 31% of managers say they'll let staff keep working remotely on a part- or full-time basis post-COVID.

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San Diego

San Diego
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Here, 31% of managers say they'll let staff keep working remotely on a part- or full-time basis post-COVID.

Tampa, Florida

Tampa, Florida
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Here, 31% of managers say they'll let staff keep working remotely on a part- or full-time basis post-COVID.

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New York City

New York City
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Here, 30% of managers say they'll let staff keep working remotely on a part- or full-time basis post-COVID.

Seattle

Seattle
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Here, 30% of managers say they'll let staff keep working remotely on a part- or full-time basis post-COVID.

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Washington, DC

Washington, DC
The U.S. Capitol is shown June 5, 2003 in Washington, DC. Stefan Zaklin/Getty Images

Here, 30% of managers say they'll let staff keep working remotely on a part- or full-time basis post-COVID.

Indianapolis

Indianapolis
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Here, 28% of managers say they'll let staff keep working remotely on a part- or full-time basis post-COVID.

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Sacramento, California

Sacramento, California
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Here, 27% of managers say they'll let staff keep working remotely on a part- or full-time basis post-COVID.

Phoenix

Phoenix
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Here, 26% of managers say they'll let staff keep working remotely on a part- or full-time basis post-COVID.

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Houston

Houston
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Here, 25% of managers say they'll let staff keep working remotely on a part- or full-time basis post-COVID.

Atlanta

Atlanta
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Here, 23% of managers say they'll let staff keep working remotely on a part- or full-time basis post-COVID.

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Cincinnati

Cincinnati
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Here, 22% of managers say they'll let staff keep working remotely on a part- or full-time basis post-COVID.

Detroit

Detroit
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Here, 22% of managers say they'll let staff keep working remotely on a part- or full-time basis post-COVID.

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Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville, Tennessee
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Here, 22% of managers say they'll let staff keep working remotely on a part- or full-time basis post-COVID.

Portland, Oregon

Portland, Oregon
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Here, 18% of managers say they'll let staff keep working remotely on a part- or full-time basis post-COVID.

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Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte, North Carolina
The skyline of downtown Charlotte, North Carolina. Chuck Burton / AP

Here, 16% of managers say they'll let staff keep working remotely on a part- or full-time basis post-COVID.

Denver

Denver
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Here, 16% of managers say they'll let staff keep working remotely on a part- or full-time basis post-COVID.

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Miami

Miami
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Here, 16% of managers say they'll let staff keep working remotely on a part- or full-time basis post-COVID.

Austin, Texas

Austin, Texas
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Here, 13% of managers say they'll let staff keep working remotely on a part- or full-time basis post-COVID.

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