60% of Job Seekers want to Work Remote
The Majority of Job Seekers want Remote Work!
The pandemic transformed the way people worked forever. It is no longer about working from home, it is also about having the flexibility to choose where and how they want to work.
While some businesses are anxious to bring their workforce back to the office, others know that the best way to attract better talent is by giving them what they want: Remote Work.
According to a study by ZipRecruiter, 60% of people actively looking for jobs are on a hunt to find remote work opportunities. Most job seekers got used to working from home due to the pandemic.
Check out a few insights from the study:
At the beginning of 2022, health and safety concerns were the main reason for 49% of respondents. The percentage reduced to an average of 33% in the third quarter. Commuting costs started to become a major concern for over 50% of respondents and increased to 64% between July and August.
This is understandable, due to the high inflation rate and economic uncertainties over the past few months. In saying that, over 34% said in July that the rise in gas prices made them look for a work-from-home job.
The study also found that 14% of job seekers are willing to earn less to work remotely. This seems to be consistent with studies conducted in 2021. For example, a study by beqom last year showed that 65% of people were ready to settle for less pay if they had the flexibility to work from where they desired. Interestingly enough, according to ZipRecruiter’s study, younger workers are willing to give up a bigger amount of their earnings than older workers.
Other key findings are that the percentage of women wanting remote work remains above 65%, which means retaining and hiring women is a valuable benefit.
As it can be found from the study, remote work offers various benefits to employees and businesses. On one hand, it enables the right talent to find opportunities, and on the other, it helps businesses find the right talent worldwide. Overall, remote work creates a win-win situation for employees, businesses, and the economy.
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