Industries Still Hiring Remote Workers In 2023

Since the pandemic started in 2020, we’ve seen a rapid rise in the availability of remote jobs. But by early 2023, many companies would prefer to have their staff back in the office. Despite this, a FlexJobs survey found that 65% of respondents wish to remain full-time workers.

Remote work is still a priority for many job seekers thanks to the plethora of conveniences it can offer. The good news is that many thriving industries are still offering remote positions. In fact, CNBC’s Greg Iacurci believes that remote work can thrive even in a recession thanks to its ability to trim labor costs.

FlexJobs found seven industries still offering 100% remote positions. We review their findings and add some of our own insights to assist with your search.

Top industries to explore

  1. Nonprofit & Philanthropy
  2. Analyst
  3. Legal
  4. Medical & Health
  5. Communications
  6. Accounting & Finance
  7. Project Management

Some of the top remote job titles FlexJobs found include Accountant, Executive Assistant, Customer Service Representative, Senior Financial Analyst, Recruiter, Project Manager, Technical Writer, Product Marketing Manager, Customer Success Manager, and Graphic Designer.

Industry analysis

FlexJobs’ senior content manager Jessica Howington notes that many of these categories fall into the “knowledge economy” line, meaning they rely on information and ideas. Because of the ease of sharing information online, it makes sense that these types of industries would continue to do well remotely. Tools like Zoom make it easy to hold digital “face-to-face” meetings, and those in these types of roles can easily service a large area of clients remotely.

This means that tech-savvy industries will continue to excel in offering remote work.

“Many businesses have recognized the advantages of allowing their workers to work remotely, including greater productivity, cheaper overhead costs, and the potential to tap into a worldwide talent pool.” -Simera Talent

In addition to the above industries, Jessica also expects Computer &IT, Marketing, HR & Recruiting, and Customer service to do well for similar reasons.

Recession proofing

While these industries may offer the most remote options compared to their peers, how safe are these industries overall when it comes to the looming recession?

FlexJobs’ research found steady growth in many of these industries through 2022, and that should hold through 2023. Accounting & Finances saw a 31% growth, Nonprofit & Philanthropy 55%, Communications 39%, and Legal 33%, while Medical & Health also saw good growth. HR & Recruiting, Marketing, Computer & IT, and Product Management also saw steady growth.

This is consistent with what we’ve found in our previous look into the most recession-proof industries for 2023. While not all jobs on that list are totally remote, there is a massive overlap with Healthcare and Financial Services. Both industries see steady historical growth during recessions—healthcare is always a necessity, and uncertain financial times mean more people are seeking expert help and financial advice. These industries also heavily rely on quickly-advancing technology in order to thrive. This ultimately creates a nice overlap between being safe in a recession and being likely to be remote.

Career Sherpa’s Hannah Morgan made a special note regarding IT & Technology. Because technology is always moving forward, those jobs will remain in high demand for those with the right skills, and the nature of the work leads to many remote opportunities.

“IT experts have some of the best job security of any modern profession, especially with more and more of the world shifting to an online space. People had to rely on robust networks to communicate with family, shop for groceries, and work remote jobs.” -Hannah Morgan

Wrap up

While many organizations want to get workers back into the office, many recognize the benefits remote work can offer in the form of increased productivity, less wasted downtime, and a happier workforce. Hybrid systems are becoming the norm, blending the above benefits while still providing a physical space for collaboration, meetings, upskilling, and teamwork when needed. But fully remote jobs are still out there, especially if you’re willing to look into the aforementioned industries.

NexGoal works with many industry-leading clients in these sectors, who offer a host of available remote positions. Feel free to check out our job board or reach out to our team to see if there is something right for you!

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The Most Recession-Proof Jobs For 2023

Experts believe that the country is heading towards a recession, meaning jobs could become scarce despite the great number of openings in recent years. But if you’re looking for a new career, you’ll do your best to keep applying and networking regardless.

While some industries will be more difficult to break into, others are more “recession-proof.” We’ve looked at our own experience as recruiters and looked to experts nationwide to find the most recession-proof industries. If you’ve got the skills and experience to be choosy with your targeted industries, you’ll find these industries the safest to conduct your search.

Healthcare

While there are often many conflicting opinions on the most recession-proof industries, one that almost everyone seems to agree on is the healthcare and medical industry. These industries saw consistent growth during the pandemic and continue to grow.

Investopedia found healthcare one of the industries least affected by the Great Resignation and has traditionally done well in economic downturns. It makes sense—medical care is always important, and the industry is filled with openings at all levels. Our own experiences agree, and we’ve continued to find success working with healthcare companies. See if any of our current openings are right for you on our job board!

Financial services

When money is tight, people are more likely to be cautious with their savings and look to the experts for advice. This means that financial professionals at all levels will continue to do well even in a recession.

James Hornick of Hirewell discussed that traditional ‘money’ industries, including financial services, real estate, and banking, continue to do well and bring in talent, and that of Hirewell’s open jobs, 17.7% of their openings are in banking and financial services.

“Finances and taxes are a necessary part of life, so people in these professions usually have plenty of job security.” –Coursera

Private banking is doing particularly well as people look for advice. CBS News found that the annual median salary for private bankers went up 25%.

Trades

Just as healthcare and financial help will always be necessary no matter the state of the economy, infrastructure will need to be repaired and systems need to be kept running. These factors mean that skilled trades will always be in demand.

“People still need power, they still need gas for their homes, that type of thing.” –Morgan Llewellyn, Jobvite

Fast Company’s Gwen Morgan found that the reoccurring nature of utilities and the constant need to upgrade and repair important systems means that those with skilled trades have a good measure of job security—a boon in uncertain times.

Education

You’ll notice a theme in many of these industries—they must persist through any economy thanks to being ingrained in our society. As such, it should be no surprise that teachers are always in high demand.

Coursera believes both K-12 education and higher education will continue to ramp up hiring during a recession. Education was also one of the industries hit hardest by the Great Resignation, meaning there are plenty of openings.

Top Resume’s Natalia Autenrieth points out that this doesn’t mean just traditional teachers will be hired. The way education is delivered has changed, with remote and on-demand learning models becoming more ubiquitous. This means there are more flexible openings available.

Grocery stores

Our final recession-proof industry is one that we all need—groceries. In poor economic times, people will look to stock up on vital products, like we saw with toilet paper during the pandemic. Grocery stores will continue to fill consumer needs in any economy.

Elisabetta Ferri writes that in tough economic times, people are less likely to rely on takeout and will prefer the cheaper option of making meals at home, leading to increased business for the grocers. Meanwhile, Coursera points to more people relying on personal shoppers or grocery delivery thanks to rapidly expanding technology. This intersection of money-saving and spending for convenience means grocery stores will hire at all levels.

Wrap up

We’ve found that the most recession-proof jobs are those that are “essential” for day-to-day life. Luxuries may suffer, but some aspects of life like healthcare, financial assistance, trades, education, and groceries are always necessary. Thankfully, these industries offer opportunities at multiple education and experience levels, which should help you find a position that’s just right for you!

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