Remote Job Trends 2023

Percent of New Jobs Offered as Remote

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Arts, Design & Media

Q4 2238%
Q3 2235%

Technology

Q4 2234%
Q3 2234%

Legal

Q4 2230%
Q3 2225%

Business and Finance Operations

Q4 2226%
Q3 2225%

Management

Q4 2222%
Q3 2223%

Office and admin support

Q4 2215%
Q3 2214%

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What Do Workers Like Most About Remote Work?

Working remotely can enhance employees' professional and personal lives. We asked them what they see as the advantages. Here are the best benefits of remote work, according to them:

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Not having to commute

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Better morale and work-life balance

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Higher productivity

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Ability to move to a city with a lower cost of living

Workers Happier Working More Hours — Despite Being on the Clock More

Managers would pay workers 14% higher salaries (on average) to be in-office four days a week. But working remotely gives employees more job satisfaction — even when they end up working longer hours.

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Employees with flexibility working more hours than prior to 2020

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Those with greater or equal job satisfaction despite working more hours

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