More people want to work from home but remote job postings are declining
Data shows that workers continue to prize flexibility and work-life balance even as the economic outlook darkens.
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Data shows that workers continue to prize flexibility and work-life balance even as the economic outlook darkens.
From Bloomberg: In February 2022, a record one in five jobs advertised on LinkedIn in the U.S. offered remote work. By September, this figure had fallen to just 14%. Meanwhile, the allure of these opportunities has only grown: Remote job listings attract 52% of applications, up from 50% in February.
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