In the aftermath of hybrid and remote work, employees have a laundry list of expectations for their workplaces to meet. And while employers are
More than 4.7 million people work remotely at least half the time in the U.S., according to a survey from hybrid work tech company Owl Labs. That number is estimated to rise to 36.2 million — or
"Working in a remote environment can present unique challenges when compared to an in-person environment," Keith Spencer, career expert at FlexJobs said in a release. "Which is why remote employers often prioritize certain abilities and traits when hiring for new team members."
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Communication topped FlexJobs' ranking of most in-demand traits, along with more traditional skills such as critical thinking, decisiveness and discipline. On average, remote employees can be up to 47% more productive, according to Owl Labs. In order to take advantage of that potential uptick, employers will be
"Remote teams benefit from structured systems to facilitate collaboration," Spencer said. "But this means that remote employers need team members who can communicate in a clear and effective manner, particularly in writing. You are often working a bit more independently in a remote environment, so remote employers value those who can think critically on their own and can manage their time effectively."
Characteristics such as outside interests and a sense of humor also made the platform's top 10, demonstrating that even in a fully remote setting, companies still value individuals with a healthy and established work-life balance as well as good people skills that allow for virtual team building.
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