Since 2020, more companies than ever before have begun embracing remote work. According to a recent report by The Hill, remote work “produces a 22 percent increase in employees’ productive work time.” And many companies opt for freelancers to help out when scaling up, avoiding the pitfalls of hiring full-time employees too soon.
But many companies lead the charge even before the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic—and they continue to do so. Below, we’ll discuss some of the top remote-hiring companies and the satisfaction of their remote workers.
And if you are interested in where to find remote jobs, we’ll also outline online resources for finding them.
Leading Companies in Remote Work
The companies listed below have made great strides in advancing remote work options. You will notice a lot of familiar, big-name companies, as well as a few standouts you may not have heard of.
Microsoft
While some tech companies are experiencing layoffs, Microsoft almost constantly has active listings for remote workers. Positions include program managers, onboarding managers, security sales specialists, software engineers, and more.
Microsoft also has high worker satisfaction ratings (more than 80 percent, according to Indeed). Unique benefits, even for remote workers, are one reason for this. Benefits include tuition assistance, training opportunities, wellness reimbursement, donation matching, social clubs, paid time off, and flexible schedules.
Intuit
It shouldn’t be surprising that big tech fills the top spots on our list. Intuit, makers of TurboTax and other finance tools, frequently has remote openings for user experience (UX), accounting, customer service, software engineering, and sales.
Their benefits for remote workers are largely family-focused and include backup childcare, support for disabled children, fertility care, and paid volunteer time. If you’re still in school, you can get your foot in the door with Intuit’s virtual internships.
Meta
Whether you love them or hate them as a company, Meta offers a plethora of remote positions, including human resources, consumer marketing, content strategy, data science, and legal advisement. Unique benefits to employees include autism therapies, holistic wellness programs, adoptions and surrogacy assistance, and flexible leave.
Textbroker
Textbroker International is a Las Vegas-based online platform that connects businesses that need content with writers who can produce it. You can skip the long, drawn-out interview process—Textbroker’s onboarding includes a few questions and writing samples. Work is completely flexible—you can work when you want and take on only the assignments that interest you. You will be considered a freelancer, however, so this position does not include insurance, paid time off, or other benefits.
Atlassian
Atlassian is a project management software company that fosters “distributed work” and a “Team Anywhere” philosophy. They take pride in emphasizing flexibility and allowing their employees to choose where they work. Atlassian maintains twelve offices and reports that 80 percent of employees visit the office at least once per quarter. Atlassian has also become a leader in data-backed research proving the efficacy of remote work.
Dropbox
Dropbox is considered one of the earliest pioneers of remote work. They currently maintain both remote and in-office teams. Remote positions are often available for workers residing in the U.S., Canada, Poland, and Japan. Dropbox’s fully remote positions are supported by collaboration tools and asynchronous communication—effectively united globally disbursed teams.
Shopify
Shopify’s services enable a lot of remote workers who sell online, but the company itself is also “digital by default.” This means that office access is available but optional, with most employees working remotely. According to Shopify’s website, “If you prefer a prescriptive corporate structure and an in-person office environment, that’s not us.” But if you enjoy change, problem-solving, and “a bit of chaos,” they invite you to find a role that is the best fit for you.
Shopify usually hires remote workers in Canada, the U.S., China, India, Israel, Japan, Singapore, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. However, they make it clear that they’ll “hire anywhere if you’re exceptional,” opening doors for professionals around the world. Positions often include engineering, UX, design, security, marketing, sales, and business management.
Where to Find Remote Jobs
If you’re interested in working remotely, by all means, inquire directly with the companies listed above. Check out their profiles on LinkedIn and major job search websites. Set your LinkedIn status as “open to work” so recruiters will know you are happy to be contacted.
You can also check out FlexJobs, Remote.co, and Working Nomads. These resources serve as online job boards specifically for remote positions. You can even learn about the companies’ remote work culture before applying.
Key Takeaways
Remote work opportunities are abundant in the current economy. The remote work leaders listed above are just the tip of the iceberg. If you are interested in a remote position, rest assured that it’s out there waiting for you.
