Had a taste of the remote working lifestyle? Never want to set foot in an office again? We hear you.
Thanks to the pandemic it's been a difficult year for everyone, but if lockdowns, social distancing and self-isolation have taught us one thing, it's that not only is remote working a completely do-able (and essential) adjustment for most companies, but that it also comes with plenty of perks.
Whilst before, remote working lifestyles were associated with reduced productivity, a poor work-life balance and the loss of team morale, many people are now valuing the increased freedom and productivity, reduced commute and money-saving benefits flexible working brings. In fact, a recent YouGov survey found that 57% of British workers want to continue working remotely in some capacity after the pandemic ends.
If you'd consider yourself one of those 57%, take a look at this data collected by KIT Online. Based on an analysis of over 431,000 jobs on Indeed, they've collated a list of industries that offer the most (and least) remote working opportunities. Here they are:
10 best industries for remote working
1. Copywriting and Content Marketing
- Jobs available: 1,003
- Permanent remote jobs available: 207
- % that are remote: 21.02%
2. Web Development
- Jobs available: 52,969
- Permanent remote jobs available: 7,268
- % that are remote: 15.72%
3. Journalism
- Jobs available: 1,336
- Permanent remote jobs available: 216
- % that are remote: 15.28%
4. Video and Photography
- Jobs available: 511
- Permanent remote jobs available: 67
- % that are remote: 13.75%
5. Design
- Jobs available: 4,752
- Permanent remote jobs available: 607
- % that are remote: 13.16%
6. Marketing
- Jobs available: 31,114
- Permanent remote jobs available: 2,705
- % that are remote: 11.14%
7. Film and TV
- Jobs available: 469
- Permanent remote jobs available: 48
- % that are remote: 10.68%
8. Business and Sales
- Jobs available: 36,857
- Permanent remote jobs available: 3,439
- % that are remote: 10.49%
9. Not-for-Profit
- Jobs available: 1,826
- Permanent remote jobs available: 146
- % that are remote: 9.43%
10. Cyber Security
- Jobs available: 1,349
- Permanent remote jobs available: 112
- % that are remote: 9.30%
10 worst industries for remote working
1. Quantity Surveyor
- Jobs available: 1,332
- Permanent remote jobs available: 3
- % that are remote: 0.23%
2. Technician
- Jobs available: 8,479
- Permanent remote jobs available: 132
- % that are remote: 1.56%
3. Construction
- Jobs available: 1,353
- Permanent remote jobs available: 29
- % that are remote: 2.13%
4. Logistics
- Jobs available: 3,367
- Permanent remote jobs available: 97
- % that are remote: 2.88%
5. Graduate work
- Jobs available: 4,891
- Permanent remote jobs available: 147
- % that are remote: 3.01%
6. Engineering
- Jobs available: 22,327
- Permanent remote jobs available: 1,092
- % that are remote: 3.53%
7. Information Technology
- Jobs available: 1,641
- Permanent remote jobs available: 68
- % that are remote: 3.98%
8. Residential
- Jobs available: 3,172
- Permanent remote jobs available: 132
- % that are remote: 4.16%
9. Environmental
- Jobs available: 1,196
- Permanent remote jobs available: 56
- % that are remote: 4.33%
10. Healthcare Support Work
- Jobs available: 7,459
- Permanent remote jobs available: 222
- % that are remote: 4.71