According to polling data from Gallup, as many as 51% of respondents were working from home in April 2020. Over the past year, Gallup polling data also reported that number had decreased significantly, down to just over 30% in the final months of 2020. (Achi_Studio/Big Stock Photo) by Abbey Slattery — June 3, 2021 . This story was written for WRAL TechWire partner CBRE | Raleigh. According to polling data from Gallup, as many as 51% of respondents were working from home last April. Over the past year, Gallup polling data also reported that number had decreased significantly, down to just over 30% in the final months of 2020. While many people have returned to their workplaces since last year, the impact of COVID is still being felt as it relates to how office space is used — and it will impact the way we use offices for years to come.