According to new data from LinkedIn, the share of remote positions posted on the job site plummeted in 2023. In the U.K., remote job postings have dipped more than 13% between February 2023 and the same month this year, while in Ireland they have dropped more than 21%. The falls are higher in Germany, France, and the Netherlands.
It's clear that companies offering flexibility will attract the best talent," said Josh Graff, managing director for EMEA & LATAM and a vice president at LinkedIn. "While businesses continue to reflect on what's right for their organizations, it's important that business leaders consider the wider benefits of flexible working, which are proven to aid workforce diversity and are particularly appealing for those with caregiving responsibilities.
However, the oppressive message hasn't gotten through to applicants, who appear as keen for remote work as ever. Around two out of five applications on the job site are for remote roles in the U.K., Ireland, and Germany, according to the job board, with little change from early in 2023.
The inevitable outcome, according to LinkedIn, is a higher share of talented individuals will be fighting for a shrinking share of remote jobs, creating a potential goldmine for those employers.
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