The days of white collar workers dragging themselves to the office five days a week are long gone — at least for the overwhelming majority. The COVID pandemic showed that a more flexible, home-based way of doing things was more than possible, and most companies still remain committed to remote working as we approach 2024.
That said, more and more businesses are asking employees to come back into the office for at least a part of their working week, with hybrid working models on the rise. However, many workers still want to do their jobs from the comfort of their homes.
Fortunately, there are certain industries that are particularly well suited to a fully remote working environment, meaning these individuals will find plenty of home-based working opportunities in these sectors. Here are three of the best in this bracket.
1. Tech
The tech sector is perfectly suited to remote work, with almost half (48%) of tech workers now working from home full time. Some of the main reasons for this include:
- Digital nature of the work: Many tasks in the tech sector are inherently digital. Programmers write code, system administrators manage servers, and cybersecurity professionals analyse online threats — all using digital tools and platforms. The absence of physical products or materials therefore makes it very easy for tech workers to do their jobs in a remote work setting.
- Lack of language barriers: In many cases, tech workers face fewer language barriers than professionals in other industries. The nature of tech work often involves a specialised technical language that transcends linguistic and cultural differences. Consequently, plenty of tech professionals are able to work for companies outside of their home country. It’s therefore little wonder that there are so many tech job sites posting remote roles from across the world, including in sub-sectors like SAP, fintech, and AI.
- Flexibility in work hours: Tech projects often have flexible timelines, allowing professionals to work during hours that align with different time zones or suit their preferences generally. This flexibility in work hours accommodates diverse schedules and contributes to improved work-life balance for remote tech professionals. This is unlike lawyers, for example, who need to be in regular contact with their clients during their waking hours.
2. Content and marketing
Another thriving industry for working from home is the content and marketing sector, with one study finding that 13.5% of 15,720 marketing job posts analysed were advertised as remote-only. With the rise of digital platforms and the increasing demand for online content, professionals like content writers, graphic designers and marketers can do their jobs effectively from anywhere in the world.
For instance, content creators can perform job duties like writing articles and social media content from their home office, as can graphic designers, with the ability to design visuals and branding materials from wherever they are. Meanwhile, marketing professionals can strategise and implement campaigns remotely, leveraging various online tools and platforms. The ability to measure campaign performance, analyse data, and communicate with team members through virtual channels has made the marketing industry highly adaptable to remote work.
3. E-learning
The e-learning and online education sector also stands out as one which offers plenty of remote working opportunities. With the proliferation of online courses, webinars, and virtual classrooms, e-learning professionals like teachers, instructional designers, and e-learning developers can create and deliver educational content without the need for a physical classroom.
For example, teachers can conduct virtual classes, interact with students, and provide feedback on assignments, all from the comfort of their homes. Instructional designers can do the same when developing interactive online courses, as can e-learning developers when building and maintaining learning management systems. The flexibility of remote work in the e-learning sector has not only expanded job opportunities for educators, but has also made education accessible to a broader audience.
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