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Orange County Workers Seek Hybrid Flexibility, Weigh Relocation, Endorse AI Oversight

A UCI-OC Poll shows that many employees would consider leaving Orange County for remote positions, boosting their leverage over hybrid work policies, fueling calls for stricter AI regulation.

Overview

  • 74% of Orange County workers report being satisfied with their current jobs.
  • 52% of respondents said they want a hybrid work schedule most or all of the time.
  • 41% of employees who work onsite or in a hybrid model said they would relocate out of the county for a well-paid remote job.
  • 71% of workers find AI tools helpful, and 57% say these tools boost their productivity.
  • 70% of residents support increased AI regulation in response to widespread concerns that automation could cost jobs.