Datastream
Charting the Continued Rise of Remote Jobs
The Briefing
- Four industries saw massive growth in the proportion of remote-friendly job postings
- Nearly one-third of new software and IT service jobs are listed as remote / work-from-home
Charting the Continued Rise of Remote Jobs
When the pandemic first took hold in 2020, and many workplaces around the world closed their doors, a grand experiment in work-from-home began.
Today, well over a year after the first lockdown measures were put in place, there are still lingering questions about whether remote work would now become a commonplace option, or whether things would generally return to the status quo in offices around the world.
New data from LinkedIn’s Workforce Report shows that remote work may be here to stay, and could even become the norm in a few key industries.
Broadly speaking, 12% of all Canadian paid job postings on LinkedIn offered remote work in September 2021. Prior to the pandemic, that number sat at just 1.3%.
While this data was specific to Canada, the country’s similarity to the U.S. means that these trends are likely being seen across the border as well.
Which Industries are Embracing Remote Work?
The nature of work can vary broadly by job type—for example, mining is tough to do from one’s living room sofa—so remote jobs were not distributed equally across industries.
Here are the numbers on job postings that were geared towards remote work:
Industry | % Remote (Sept 2020) | % Remote (Sept 2021) | Change (p.p.) |
---|---|---|---|
Software & IT Services | 12.5% | 30.0% | 17.5 |
Media & Communications | 12.5% | 21.3% | 8.8 |
Wellness & Fitness | 3.3% | 21.2% | 17.9 |
Healthcare | 3.2% | 14.4% | 11.2 |
Nonprofit | 4.6% | 14.1% | 9.5 |
Hardware & Networking | 2.2% | 12.9% | 10.7 |
Corporate Services | 5.2% | 9.5% | 4.3 |
Education | 9.4% | 8.8% | -0.6 |
Entertainment | 3.0% | 7.7% | 4.7 |
Finance | 1.8% | 6.5% | 4.7 |
Consumer Goods | 2.2% | 6.0% | 3.8 |
Recreation & Travel | 0.2% | 3.7% | 3.5 |
Manufacturing | 1.4% | 3.0% | 1.6 |
Energy & Mining | 1.0% | 2.7% | 1.7 |
Retail | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2 |
Tech and healthcare industries are showing big shifts towards remote work, with the latter being influenced by a number of tech-driven changes, including telemedicine.
Physical distancing measures forced some industries to pivot quickly. Whether virtual fitness and wellness options (e.g. Peloton and Headspace) would remain popular beyond the pandemic was a big question mark, but this jobs data seems to indicate continued digital growth in these industries.
What the Future Holds
Since COVID-19 outbreaks are still underway, the true test for this trend will be whether these numbers hold up a year or two from now. When offices and gyms are reliably open again, will companies dial back the work-from-home options?
Today, hybrid solutions are proving popular amidst worries that fully distributed teams suffer from lower levels of collaboration and communication between colleagues, and that innovation could be stifled by lack of in-person collaboration.
Of course, employees themselves are reporting being more productive and happy at home, with 98% of people wanting the option to work remotely for the rest of their careers.
It’s clear that the culture of work is undergoing an evolution today, and companies and employees will continue to seek the perfect balance of productivity and happiness.
Where does this data come from?
Source: LinkedIn’s Workforce Report for September 2021 (Canada)
Data Note: LinkedIn analyzed hundreds of thousands of paid remote job postings in Canada posted on LinkedIn between February 2020 and September 21, 2021. A “remote job” is defined as one where either the job poster explicitly labeled it as “remote” or if the job contained keywords like “work from home” in the listing.
Datastream
Charting the Rise of Cross-Border Money Transfers (2015-2023)
With over 280 million immigrants transferring billions of dollars annually, the remittance industry has become more valuable than ever.
The Briefing
- 79% of remittance payments in 2022 were made to low and middle-income countries.
- Borderless, low-cost money transfer services like those provided by Wise can help immigrants support their families.
The Rise of Cross-Border Money Transfers
The remittance industry has experienced consistent growth recently, solidifying its position as a key component of the global financial landscape. Defined as the transfer of money from one country to another, usually to support a dependent, remittances play a pivotal role in providing food, healthcare, and education.
In this graphic, sponsored by Scottish Mortgage, we delve into the growth of the remittance industry, and the key factors propelling its success.
Powered by Immigration
With over 280 million immigrants worldwide, the remittance industry has an important place in our global society.
By exporting billions of dollars annually back to their starting nations, immigrants can greatly improve the livelihoods of their families and communities.
This is particularly true for low and middle-income countries, who in 2022 received, on average, 79% of remittance payments, according to Knomad, an initiative of the World Bank.
Year | Low/Middle Income (US$ Billion) | World Total (US$ Billion) |
---|---|---|
2015 | $447B | $602B |
2016 | $440B | $596B |
2017 | $477B | $638B |
2018 | $524B | $694B |
2019 | $546B | $722B |
2020 | $542B | $711B |
2021 | $597B | $781B |
2022 | $626B | $794B |
2023 | $639B | $815B |
India is one of the global leaders in receiving remittance payments. In 2022 alone, over $100 billion in remittances were sent to India, supporting many families.
Enter Wise
As the global remittance industry continues to grow, it is important to acknowledge the role played by innovative money transfer operators like Wise.
With an inclusive, user-centric platform and competitive exchange rates, Wise makes it easy and cost-effective for millions of individuals to send money home, worldwide.
Connection Without Borders
But Wise doesn’t just offer remittance solutions, the company offers a host of account services and a payment infrastructure that has helped over 6.1 million active customers move over $30 billion in the first quarter of 2023 alone.
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