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Work From Home Doing Internet Research: 12 Jobs to Explore

Author: Holly Reisem Hanna

May 30, 2024 39 Comments

If you’re great at finding the proverbial needle in the haystack, keep reading! We have what you need to know about how to become an online researcher and find work from home internet research jobs!

How to Become an Online Researcher

To work from home as a web researcher, you’ll need excellent internet research skills, superb organizational skills, a high level of attention to detail, and tech savviness. You’ll also need proficiency with applications like Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, as these are often used to store research results.

If you’re looking for a full-time research job as a W2 employee, you will likely need a bachelor’s degree in your desired area of expertise. For instance, if you want to work as a remote clinical research associate (CRA) running clinical trials, you need a degree in nursing or another scientific field like biology.

Or, if you want to be an academic researcher, you’ll need a master’s degree or Ph.D. in a specified area of expertise. Or, if you want to do research in the legal field and already have a degree, you can obtain a  paralegal  certificate. If you want a research career that focuses more on editing and fact-checking, you’ll likely need a degree in communications, journalism, or marketing; however, this is not always the case.

Don’t want to get a degree or go back to college? No problem. There are ways for you to work on more generalized research tasks. Options for this route include freelancing, starting your own business, and working as a virtual assistant or data entry clerk, where internet research is a small part of what you do.

Where to Find Internet Research Jobs

You can try searching for internet research jobs on traditional job sites like Indeed or LinkedIn, but these sites are so big that it can be challenging to find these positions. You’ll also have to thoroughly research each job posting, as there tend to be a lot of fake and scammy job listings.

Here are some other sites that I recommend using to find online research jobs.

1. FlexJobs

FlexJobs is a paid online job board that caters to flexible work arrangements. I like FlexJobs because they screen every job for legitimacy, so you never have to worry about falling prey to a scam. They also have great sorting options, so it’s easy to locate what you’re searching for on their website. You can sort jobs by type, schedule, job category, career level, job title, location, or combination. Some keywords you’ll want to explore include internet research, online researcher, web researcher, and research assistant.

Fiverr is a freelance marketplace where you can list and sell your internet research services. When Fiverr first came on the market, the premise was individuals would sell their freelance services for $5 (hence the name). Freelancers would keep $4, and Fiverr would take a $1 administrative fee. Today, freelancers sell their services for anywhere from $5-$10,000 a pop, and Fiverr takes a 20% administrative fee. Fiverr is free to join, and it’s an easy way for you to list your freelance research assistant skills and the niches you specialize in.

3. Robert Half

Robert Half is a staffing agency that is an excellent place for finding those one-off research jobs! When writing this article, they had 110 remote research jobs. Some positions include UX researchers, research administrators, information specialists, paralegals, data entry clerks, and more. On Robert Half, you can find permanent, temporary, and temporary-to-hire positions. Positions are location-dependent, but Robert Half has a remote job search button that makes finding their virtual jobs a snap!

Upwork is a   freelance job board containing different tasks for freelancers to complete. Register for an account (it’s free), search for Internet Research positions, and submit your bid. If your bid is accepted, you’ll complete the work and get paid through the platform, minus a small fee (5% to 20% based on the total sale amount). While many freelancers complain of the low rates on these sites — it can be an excellent way for you to establish yourself in the field and to work with repeat clients. Also, check out this article from Danny Margulies and how he was able to earn six figures from Upwork — he has a smart strategy for using the platform!

Companies That Hire Internet Researchers

5. cannabiz media.

Cannabiz Media hires part-time virtual data researchers to collect, fact-check, and analyze license information in the cannabis industry. Applicants must have a strong business or legal research background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work 20 hours per week.

• Cannabiz Media gets a 4-star rating out of 5 on Glassdoor.com.

6. Clickworker

Clickworker is a short task platform and smartphone app where you can make money by completing microtasks like text creation, categorization, copy editing, proofreading, internet research, and more. You won’t be able to earn a full-time income using this platform, but it is a nice way to bring in a little extra money. Sign up for a free account, fill out your profile, complete short skills assessments, complete work, and get paid weekly or monthly via SEPA or PayPal. Before you join Clickworker, be sure to read reviews. Some people have had a great experience with them, others not so much.

• Clickworker gets a 3.4-star rating out of 5 on Glassdoor.com.

7. DataAnnotation Tech

DataAnnotation Tech hires independent contractors from the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, New Zealand, and Australia to help shape AI tools. In these part-time positions, you’ll work on tasks like data collection, data annotation, interacting with chatbots, fact-checking info, writing short-form content, and more. These are entry-level roles; however, you will need to pass an initial assessment and quality test to begin working. But once you’re approved, you’ll have a flexible work schedule, and you’ll earn $20 per hour, which is paid via PayPal.

• DataAnnotation Tech gets a 3.9-star rating out of 5 on Glassdoor.com.

8. Fancy Hands

Fancy Hands hires independent contractors to provide virtual assistant services to individuals and small business owners. In this position, you’ll work on tasks like scheduling appointments, internet research, data entry, and making phone calls (so it’s not just research). Assistants are paid $3-$7 per task, and payments are distributed every other Tuesday via Dwolla. This is another site that gets mixed reviews, so be sure to do your due diligence before joining. For more companies that hire virtual assistants, check out this post .

• Fancy Hands gets a 3.3-star rating out of 5 on Glassdoor.com.

BOLD , which owns FlexJobs, is a great place to find legitimate work from home positions. However, they also hire part-time freelance job researchers to research and source legitimate jobs, companies, and opportunities for possible publication on their websites. Pay is $15 per hour, and you must reside in one of the following states: CO, CT, FL, IL, KY, MA, MD, ME, MN, NC, OR, PA, TN, TX, or VA.

• BOLD gets a 4.1-star rating out of 5 on Glassdoor.com.

10. TELUS International

TELUS International hires online data analysts, sometimes called search engine evaluators , to conduct research on search engine results. In this role, you’ll perform search queries on various terms to verify the relevancy of the provided search engine results. To qualify for these jobs, you must have good research skills and a strong understanding of local and national events and trends. With these positions, you have a flexible schedule, and they hire worldwide, but you’ll be working as an independent contractor, so you’ll need to set aside money for self-employment taxes.

• TELUS International gets a 3.6-star rating out of 5 on Glassdoor.com.

11. Welocalize

Welocalize is a crowdsourcing company that hires workers for a wide variety of AI services, such as data annotation, data validation, localization, research content writers, translation, video editing, and more. They hire for full-time, part-time, and freelance roles from all around the world, including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, India, the UK, the US, and more! Each position has different qualifying criteria; however, some positions don’t require any prior experience. You can search their current selection of job openings by location, team, or work type.

• Welocalize gets a 3.6-star rating out of 5 on Glassdoor.com.

12. Wonder Research

One company that hires internet researchers to gather information and find credible sources is Wonder Research . In this role, you’ll work as an independent contractor, earning $8 to $35 per question answered. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree and prior research experience. As of right now, they are NOT taking new applicants. However, you can bookmark their career page and check back periodically for openings.

• Wonder Research gets a 3.8-star rating out of 5 on Glassdoor.com.

Start Your Own Internet Research Business

If the above options aren’t what you’re dreaming of, you can always start your own internet research business in the niche of your choosing. Here are some simple steps to get you started.

1. Educate Yourself on Running an Internet Research Business

No matter what type of business you’re starting, you need to educate yourself on the best business practices. Here are a couple of resources that can help you understand and implement the basics for starting and running an Internet research-based business.

• Start & Run an Internet Research Business (Start & Run Business Series)
• Secrets of Becoming an Internet Research Specialist: How to Surf the Web for Freedom and Profit

2. Write Your Business Plan

Once you understand the basics of running a business, you’ll need to write your business plan. Your business plan doesn’t have to be a formal document, but you will want to create a list of steps to take. If you need a business plan template, grab our free template here .

Here are some common questions you’ll need to address:

• How will you structure your business ?
• What should you name your company?
• How will you accept payments?
• Do you need any license or insurance?
• What office equipment do you need?
• How will you handle self-employment taxes and bookkeeping?
• What marketing methods will you use?
• How will you determine your prices?

3. Set Up Shop

After you have the preliminary framework in place, you need to set up your digital footprint, which will include your website and social media profiles. You should also think about which communication, marketing, and organizational tools you’ll need to run your business.

Here are some helpful articles and resources:

• How to Build a Website For Your Home Business
• A HUGE List of Free Resources to Help Run Your Home-Based Business

4. Get Clients

There are many ways to get new clients , but probably the fastest way is to reach out to family, friends, and past colleagues and let them know you started a new business. Just think, if you send an email to 100 contacts, you’ll likely have at least one person who needs or knows of someone who needs your services!

When I started my blog, here is the email I sent out. This is how I was able to build my blogging audience so quickly. Oh, and feel free to use this template and modify it for your business.

Hello Friends & Family,   As many of you know, for the past 16 months, I’ve been researching, writing, and working with a graphic designer to launch a website for women and mothers who would like to work from home.    As of today, all of my hard work has finally paid off, and I’m proud to announce the official launch of The Work at Home Woman! An online resource for women who wish to work from home or become self-employed.   Please visit my site and let me know what you think. I’d love to hear your comments and suggestions!   I would greatly appreciate it if you could forward this link to anyone you know who could benefit from this site.   Feel free to keep up with The Work at Home Woman, and follow me on Twitter or Facebook

Thanks for your support, Holly

Internet Research Jobs Wrapup

There are many different routes you can take to becoming an internet researcher! Whether you want to freelance, find a telecommuting position, or start your own business, there are many viable options available. Choosing a niche where you have experience will help you hone in on the opportunities that are best suited for your skills.

Originally published January 9, 2015. Content updated May 2024.

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Holly Reisem Hanna is a former nurse who decided to start a blog to make money from home while caring for her daughter. Since its inception in 2009, The Work at Home Woman has helped millions of readers find legitimate work at home jobs and business ideas. Under Holly's guidance, The Work at Home Woman was named one of the best websites for your career by Forbes two years in a row. Holly graduated from the University of Texas and has been featured in Yahoo Finance, Woman’s World Magazine, CNN, and many others.

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39 comments.

March 31, 2023 at 2:46 pm

Hi Holly, your website is excellent and over the top. I am a retired teacher of 35 years and just relocated to another state. I myself am looking for something part time and to work from home. I kind of want to not work with tutoring companies and want to go into a different direction. I was thinking of and enjoyed your article on internet research and I would love to do that maybe with an academic institutions. Can you give me any insight on companies maybe to apply for. I appreciate all you do and I am eager to start something from home partime. Best, Jackie

April 1, 2023 at 9:48 am

Try searching Pearson, Amplify, Stride, Cambium, IXL Learning, Robert Half, Adecco, Flex Professionals, and The Mom Project. You can also explore different colleges and universities.

All the best and keep me posted!

September 26, 2019 at 5:07 am

I would like to be able to work from home and maintain a steady reliable source of income and not worry whether I am going to make rent or not. Please point me in the right direction and who to contact to make this possible for me. Thank you.

September 26, 2019 at 6:34 am

These articles will give you a great place to start your WAH job search:

https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/right-job/

https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/wah-jobs/

https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/best-work-from-home-jobs/

https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/work-home-jobs-location/

If you have more specific questions, let me know, I’ll be happy to help.

Good luck with your job hunt!

August 4, 2019 at 11:39 pm

I have Degree in Anthropology and so would like to do Anthropological Research. The idea of freelancing sounds wonderful.

After graduating from college in 2015, I went into Banking, I am currently working as a Learning & Development Officer.

I do not have any field experience aside from the papers I wrote in college.

How can I be credible?

June 1, 2022 at 7:09 am

I have an anthropology degree too! To do academic research, you’ll likely need to go back to school and get a master’s degree or Ph.D. in anthropology. You can try volunteering, to see if you can get your foot in the door. Conducting informational interviews too, can be helpful.

April 18, 2019 at 10:57 am

Hi, I’m interested in learning about online earning. I’ve completed my graduation in English literature. Can you help me how am I doing online making money at home? I have very poor knowledge about this site. How am I increasing my understanding of this site? Please help me…

April 19, 2019 at 6:30 am

The Work at Home Woman is a resource for job leads, ideas, and information.

https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/jobs-for-english-majors/

November 1, 2018 at 12:54 pm

I have a political science degree and so would like to do political research and I love the idea of freelancing–working for myself!! But I am most interested in international issues, and I don’t have any experience in government or anything. How can I be credible?

November 2, 2018 at 7:04 am

That’s a great question, Evelyn!

I would see if you could volunteer, intern, or somehow gain experience within this industry. Also, informational interviews (talking to people who are doing what you’d like to do) is a great way to network and build relationships within the niche. Of course, reading and learning everything you can about this area.

Also, check out NextWave: http://nextwaveathome.com/ They have freelance writing (and calling) positions for political and advocacy campaigns — may be a good way to gain some experience.

January 10, 2017 at 6:55 am

Again, I am an SHS graduate in Ghana who couldn’t further my education at the tertiary level but still wants work and ern something little for a living

January 10, 2017 at 9:23 am

The Work at Home Woman is geared toward U.S. residents.

Please check out this post for international listings: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/worldwide-work-from-home-jobs/

November 13, 2016 at 12:53 am

Thanks A lot Holly. As a researcher it’s always good to read something like this.

November 13, 2016 at 4:13 pm

Glad you enjoyed it, Rob! What sort of research do you specialize in?

November 9, 2016 at 12:20 pm

Hi Holly, I am very interested in finding ways to make a steady income online. I have viewed a few sites and even joined some of them. My question is how do I bid, quote, and write a proposal for a job that I’m interested in? I am new to this. Please help!!!

November 10, 2016 at 7:39 am

Hi Vanessa,

There are a couple of ways you can go about it. First, you can go after a list of dream clients, where you search for companies that you want to pitch. Once you have your dream list of clients, you can send them a prospecting email. If you don’t hear back from them, send a follow-up. Once you hear back from them, you can either proceed with additional details and a proposal.

Here is an article for writing a pitch and another for a proposal:

https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/write-business-proposal/

https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/proposal-worth-price/

The second option you have is using a third-party platform like Upwork to search for projects and bid for work. Here is a great article on how to utilize these sorts of sites: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/make-money-freelancing/

Good luck and keep me posted!

October 19, 2016 at 1:41 pm

Be careful with Wonder. I had a bad experience with them. If you make it through their tests, you have a trial period, where your first five questions are reviewed by an experienced researcher, before your answer is approved and sent to the client. This is supposed to be a supportive learning experience. My first answer experience went great. However, my second answer experience was awful. I worked for two hours on my answer and submitted for review. Instead of the reviewer sending it back to me for updates, it was sent back to the dashboard (it is supposed to go back to the original person that answered, for updates – per Wonder policy), which means that I could not re-claim that question, and I did NOT get paid. It was only my second question!! I was treated completely unfairly, and chose not to work with Wonder anymore. I don’t want any association with any company that treats people in an unfair manner (especially when I was told very clearly, about the trial period – five questions, when applying for the job).

October 19, 2016 at 3:10 pm

Hi Janie, I’m sorry to hear that, but I appreciate you sharing your experience. Up to this point, Wonder has had great reviews. I’ll be sure to keep tabs on them.

February 14, 2017 at 8:27 pm

I believe wonder is a bad place to work for. Janie is right, there is no feedback at all and mostly you loose your time working on projects without getting payed. I sourced a project on money laundry strategies and i found many articles on Clinton’s Foundation and their corrupt business. As soon as I submitted my work I was excluded from the email list, they even changed thecwhole system where youbare asigned topics on a dashboard that you have to claim before reading them, then if you decline them they threaten to penalize with a ban. They claim they still have the email system with project offers running but that is completely disconected from the dashboard and you can claim a project as much as you want from your email list, it is not going to correspond with the dashboard and you basically are losing your time. Then of course , the censorship of the sources….you have to cite only the political correct sources if you source/research on topics that do not focuse on technology and solicit your critical thinking. In other words if you want to really earn money doing research wonder is not the place for you.

January 4, 2020 at 3:02 am

Well we know just how corrupt how practically all of these politicians and their familes can be!!!! They may have some stake in Wonder?

September 11, 2016 at 11:31 pm

I also would love some help as I am very interest in starting a research business from home as I am now disabled and have to work from home. So any help would be greatly appreciated. Tiernanbr3@ gmail.com

September 12, 2016 at 8:51 am

Hi Bonnie, This article shares some preliminary steps to get started: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/10-steps-to-setting-up-your-new-home-based-business/ Good luck and keep us posted.

August 13, 2016 at 11:02 am

My Name is Mary Ann Sheppard and it was great to see this today. I am in the process if starting my second Marketing business. I have worked previously as a Marketing Research Analyst in the Financial Services field for over 15 years. I loved my job. I even set up a corporate library in house and placed info on the corporate Internet that way anyone within the corporation worldwide could obtain info at anytime. Plover bad was 35,000 and I was the only one in house that did the research. I also followed all the banks worldwide. There are many places that need researchers and it is a perfect business to run for home.

I am willing to help anyone in learning how to term their search criteria. It can be frustrating at times but very rewarding. I left when my job transferred from Pennsylvania to Arizona As I Gad 2 teenagers who wanted to graduate with their friends.

August 20, 2016 at 7:36 pm

Good evening Mary, my name is Eva and I am looking for internet research work from home. I’m a stay at home mom of four, two which are still at home, and wife to a truck driver. I feel being a full time stay at home mom/wife qualifies me to work on internet researcher, so if you are offering to help someone learn and/or get into it, I would love to be that person. I’ll let you know though, that I have no extra money for any training, equipment, etc. I can be personally contacted at [email protected] , thank you and have a great rest of your weekend.

October 2, 2016 at 1:59 am

I would be most greatful for help and direction for researcher position. I have been in the finance industry for over 20 years. I would love the flexibility and freedom to work from home or abroad.

Thank you so much

October 20, 2016 at 5:59 am

Dear Mary, I would be most interested in working with you I hope we could establish a work relationship and researching…I’m new to this so I would be grateful for your guidance.

Thanking you in advance.

November 1, 2016 at 6:37 pm

I am interested in learning and maybe start working from home. Please, if you can help me in any way, it will be greatly appreciated.

November 7, 2016 at 11:16 pm

It was nice to read answer. Do contact me at [email protected]

March 11, 2017 at 11:04 am

Hello Mary, I am working at Article one partners as patent and article researcher. I will be able to earn some 50 to 100 dollars monthly as so many are working and our submitted study become duplicate and will not get any reward. I enjoy the search and highlight work, but looking for more compensated kind of work. If anything is available from from your side, please let me know. I am very much interested. I have tried zursh, but I could not earn anything from that site. My email id is [email protected]

April 17, 2017 at 5:28 pm

Good Evening,

I would love any guidance as I have also been in the financial field for many years. [email protected]

Thanks so much! Amy

July 8, 2017 at 12:43 pm

This article his amazing and educative. I have an account with Elance which is currently Upwork but I never got a chance to do any job online, I thought I qualified for one only to realise the client wanted just to get some information from me but anyway I haven’t lost hope.

Thanks alot for the help you are willing to give. I would like to do some research work online and become an expert but no idea on how to go about it. please help

July 10, 2017 at 6:56 am

Glad you’re enjoying the site, Sally. Good luck!

June 4, 2019 at 7:27 pm

How are you? I am interested to learn that how to term search criteria, please email me more details on [email protected]

July 29, 2016 at 9:27 pm

Thanks A lot Holly I really found your article useful.

July 31, 2016 at 10:38 am

Glad you enjoyed it, Jamira!

April 26, 2016 at 3:02 pm

Its really helpful to me..!thanx Holly expecting more detail in next…

April 27, 2016 at 12:56 pm

Glad you enjoyed the article, Hiren.

January 11, 2016 at 5:43 am

a great article

January 11, 2016 at 7:51 am

Glad you enjoyed it, Ken!

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We spent hours searching for the best job boards dedicated to finding fully remote jobs. Here are the absolute best that we found.

Note that this list is primarily job boards to find full-time, permanent remote jobs. If you’re looking for freelance gigs, we recommend Upwork.com , and possibly TopTal .

(And if you do want to land gigs on Upwork, make sure to read our in-depth Upwork proposal guide here ).

Now let’s get started with the main list.

Here are the best remote job boards for finding full-time remote jobs:

1. Talent.Hubstaff.com

Hubstaff Talent is a great site that not everyone knows about for finding remote jobs.

They offer full-time and part-time remote jobs, with different compensation packages (salary, hourly, etc.)

They also offer advanced search features so you can quickly find jobs that fit what you’re looking for, which saves time.

Note that this site does offer some freelance remote jobs, so if you only want full-time/permanent remote work , make sure to filter for that. (It’s easy and can be done in one click).  

2. WeWorkRemotely.com

This is another one of the biggest and longest-running remote job boards. 

The site looks mainly geared toward programming jobs when you first arrive, but don’t judge too quickly – their list of categories includes far more… from design jobs, copywriting, product management, customer support, sales, marketing and more.

If a category of job can be done remotely, you can find it on this site.

3. VirtualVocations.com

Virtual Vocations is another one of the biggest and best remote job websites.

They have a huge variety of job types including customer service, account management, administrative, engineering, design, social media , sales and far more (see screenshot below).

Also in the screenshot, you’ll notice that you can filter by “Telecommute Level”. So if you want a fully remote job, make sure you select that “100% Telecommute” option. 

4. Remote.co

Remote.co is another large remote job site covering a variety of fields, not just programming jobs.

Remote job categories include accounting, writing/editing, QA, marketing, legal, and much more.

They also have programming and web design jobs. So this remote job search engine is worth a look in those fields, too.

But this site is also a fantastic choice if you’re coming from a background that isn’t always shown much attention on other remote job boards (like legal, accounting, etc.)

5. WorkingNomads.co

This remote job board features primarily full-time remote positions and has a great category/tag system to help you filter down the results and only see what you’d be interested in.

You can see the filters and tag system in the screenshot above. It makes it very easy to start finding jobs that interest you.

6. JobsPresso.co

This is another medium-sized (but fast-growing) remote job website featuring the usual software-related categories like UI/UX, DevOps, engineering, etc., but also positions like sales, writing, editing and much more.

The site is super easy to navigate with job categories coded by color.

This makes it easy to skim through and see if any of their remote positions fit your skill set.

7. Remotive.io

Remotive.io provides a list of remote jobs that’s updated daily.

The site is modern and easy/simple to use and has a good overall quality of jobs posted.

Categories include software development, customer support, design, product, and marketing/sales. The emphasis seems to be on remote software development jobs, though.

8. Crossover.com

Crossover features a really good assortment of high-paying remote jobs with a focus on long-term, full-time positions, which aren’t always the easiest to find when searching for remote jobs online.

All of the positions show the approximate starting pay which is great, and they have everything from remote individual contributor roles up to Executive positions (VP of Product, etc). 

The interface is easy to navigate and you can see the starting pay for each job.

You’ll also notice the category in the screenshot- sales jobs . So this isn’t just for programming jobs, etc.  (Although they cover plenty of that, too)

9. JustRemote.co

JustRemote isn’t as large as some of the job boards mentioned above, but they still have a good-sized listing of fully remote positions in programming, design, marketing, copywriting and more.

They also have a category for manager/executive positions, which is interesting and not something we’ve seen on a lot of other remote job websites on this list.

10. SkipTheDrive.com

This is going to be one of the best job board choices if you’re in a field that’s slightly outside of the “normal” remote job offering – e.g. not a programmer, designer, etc.

Sure, they have that, too. But the strength of this site really seems to be the variety of categories.

They offer remote jobs in everything from case management, recruiting, HR, quality assurance, finance, editing, and more. 

11. Remoteok.com

This remote job search website also has a nice system of tags to filter the search results.

They offer remote jobs in marketing, design, programming, and more and seem to have a few new jobs posted every day.

(We saw 7 jobs posted within the past 24 hours when we checked).

12. Outsourcely.com

Outsourcely is not the best name for a remote job search engine (in our opinion), since we think of temporary/part-time jobs when we hear the word “outsource”.

However, that’s not the case with this job board. The majority of jobs we saw were full-time remote positions. 

Other things we like: The job descriptions are detailed, and the jobs seem high-quality overall. So this website is certainly worth a look if you’re searching for remote jobs online.

13. LetsWorkRemotely.com

LetsWorkRemotely isn’t as popular as some of the job boards mentioned above, but we love the simple, easy-to-use layout and the great search filters

You can filter your search by results by category (like marketing, writing, SEO, social media, etc.)

And they offer filters for full-time, part-time, and contract/freelance positions.

So by spending a few seconds setting up good search filters, you’ll only see highly-relevant search results.

Most of the remote jobs we found on this job board listed the starting pay, too, which is great. Nobody likes to apply without knowing what the job pays!

14. RemoteCircle.com

Remote Circle was a remote jobs site that helps you find remote jobs for your specific time zone.

However, the site appears to have been acquired because it now forwards to WeWorkRemotely (mentioned earlier on our list).

15. AuthenticJobs.com 

Authentic Jobs brands itself as “The leading job board for designers, developers, and creative pros”.

So that’s who this job board will be most useful for.

And while it’s not 100% focused on remote positions, the majority of positions we saw were remote.

When searching, use the little blue “wifi” logo to have your searches show remote jobs only.   

16. RemoteWorkHub.com

Remote Work Hub is a popular remote job board and also a job search advice website with good articles and ideas to help you find fully remote jobs and get more job offers .

They’re definitely worth visiting to search for telecommuting jobs and pick up a few job hunting tips at the same time.

17. LinkedIn

LinkedIn now offers “remote” as a location option for job postings and job searching. It’s one of the best overall job boards we recommend because of its Easy Apply feature and high number of job listings. And it’s definitely one of the top remote job boards we recommend using now that they finally offer remote job listings.

If you’re not already active and regularly using LinkedIn, consider this yet another reason to use it.

To get started with a remote job search on LinkedIn, just type the word “Remote” into the job search bar , and enter the country where you want to see jobs. Or you can simply search Google for “LinkedIn remote jobs.”

18. DynamiteJobs.com

This site offers great remote job search filters. You can immediately narrow down for timezone and area of focus – like marketing, design, business development, technical support, software development and much more.

While so many other remote job search engines seem geared toward tech workers only, we love how this site has plenty for creatives, administrative workers, and more.

19. FlexJobs.com

FlexJobs is one of the best job boards for remote work if you don’t mind paying to use the site.

FlexJobs offers something that many free sites don’t: Vetted job listings.

They have a team that vets the jobs and companies before a job listing goes live, so you only see legitimate, high-quality remote job listings.

If this is important to you and you feel unable to weed out the occasional fake or low-quality job listing on other sites (or you simply don’t want to deal with the hassle) then FlexJobs is a good choice.

For further reading, you may also want to check out our list of the 20+ best job boards for IT/tech.

We’ve also published a list of the top 10 job search websites overall . (Not remote-specific).

For general job search tips, keep reading. There are a few tactics you should know about for finding remote jobs… 

Tips for Using These Remote Job Search Engines to Find a Remote Position

Before we wrap up, I want to leave you with a few of my best tips for how to find remote work online.

>> First, I’ve had some people ask me, “Aren’t remote jobs really competitive and hard to get?”

Yes, they often are.

But it can be done. People get hired for fully remote jobs every day!

Just make sure you’re on top of your game with your resume , your interview preparation , and all of the other factors that are within your control in your job hunt. 

You can’t cut corners in those areas and expect to get interviews and job offers for remote jobs; there’s just too much competition. But getting a remote job is definitely doable. 

If you want more help getting interviews and turning them into job offers, we have 200+ articles on our site that can help you.

>> Also, job boards aren’t always the best place to apply for jobs.

Networking is better (getting introduced to the hiring manager by a current or former employee of the company, etc.)

Companies are a lot more likely to interview you when someone they know and trust recommends you. 

Applying directly (via the company website, via email, etc.) is often better than using job boards, too.

So don’t conduct your job search 100% through job boards. That’s not a good idea in any job search, remote or not.

But you can apply for a few jobs via these remote job websites to supplement the other efforts you’re making. That’s the best way to use this list.

AND – you can use these remote job search engines to research the companies that hire remotely, and then apply directly via their websites. That’s a tactic that might help you get noticed.

So keep these tips for how to find remote work in mind as you use the list of remote job websites above.

Job sites can be an extremely useful tool, but don’t rely on them too much in your job hunt! They shouldn’t replace networking, emailing hiring managers and employers directly, searching for positions on LinkedIn, etc. 

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7 thoughts on “The 19 Best Remote Job Boards in 2024”

Great list. Would also like to add DailyRemote, a remote job board with 100s of remote jobs in various categories.

Thanks, Daniel. I’ll check out the site!

This is an awesome article – thanks for writing. It will be great if may consider adding RemoteWorkJar.com in the list. We have got a listing of only remote jobs from the remote-friendly-companies and every job posts go through the human-approval process. So, we are very serious about what is being posted on our job board.

No doubt the quality is good but I would be happy to see more jobs from the gaming industry.

Thanks for everything

I do not see UpWork listed here. Also a good site.

Good point. I’ve written a few other posts about Upwork. It’s a solid site. I consider it to be more of a marketplace, though. Not a job board. You agree to jobs through the platform, you are paid through the platform, etc. It’s a great option for freelancers who want to work remotely, but it’s more of a marketplace than a site that simply lists jobs that you can go to apply to.

I guess it’s not a big difference, and I’m glad you mentioned it!

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10 Remote Work Statistics That You Need to Know in 2023 [Infographic]

Because of the pandemic, companies of all sizes have made a transition to remote working. But there are still many unanswered questions. Will this be a passing trend? Or will we continue to depend on home offices in the future? Is the traditional office really going to become obsolete? Is minimalism within home offices the way to go?

If you told me at the beginning of 2020 that we’d have to make this shift toward working remotely so suddenly, I would’ve found it hard to believe. But remote work is happening, and it’s happening faster than we thought. 

Luckily, due to the advancement in technology, remote working has become seamless for many workers across various industries. Working remotely gives people the chance to get work done when they are most productive. 

But a lot of companies still feel that remote working isn’t for them. This could be because we spent the past century learning how to work out of an office, or because the nature of their work doesn’t allow them to work from remote locations. 

When transitioning to working remotely, working style, communication, and management will be affected. We’ll have to adapt our working style to match our remote needs. 

And there’s so much that we still need to learn about remote working. Understanding our challenges can help us make the best out of this situation by knowing what we’re in for.

To understand the situation better, we’ve put together a list of the top 10 remote working statistics that will help to shed some light on the past, present, and future of working remotely. 

Post Contents

1. How Many People Work Remotely?

2. what percentage of teams are currently working from home, 3. trends in remote work growth, 4. biggest benefit of working remotely, 5. remote work is here to stay, 6. remote workers feel more productive.

• 7. What Is the Biggest Challenge When Working Remotely?

8. State of Remote Work in the US

9. remote work possibility drives job seekers, 10. future of remote work , conclusion: remote work statistics .

• Summary: Top 10 Remote Work Statistics in 2023

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Even before the pandemic struck, remote working was seeing an increase in popularity. But currently, as many as 92 million workers in the US work remotely at least part of the time (McKinsey, 2022). 

Remote work has been growing steadily across different industries over the years. Companies in different sectors, such as private, public, non-profit, and startups have all been easing into the idea of remote working. And for others, remote working isn’t a new concept. 

If you feel like you know more and more people who work remotely, you’re probably right. With the growing trend of remote working, companies increasingly continue to offer possibilities to their employees for flexibility. And with rising demand for the possibility of remote working, many companies have had no choice but to address the matter at hand and offer it if they want to attract talent. Remote working sure seems like it’s here to stay post-pandemic.

And stay it certainly has. 

Three years after the start of the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic that forced offices to close and employees to work remotely, the World Health Organization declared the end of the virus’s global emergency status. 

Despite the signal that it’s safe to return to the office, a significant number of employees continue to work remotely. Remote work statistics from a recent survey showed that as of 2023, 12.7% of the American workforce works completely from home (Forbes, 2023). 

That’s not all. More than one in four (28.2%) are on a hybrid arrangement, which allows workers to work from home at least part of the time. 

In general, it appears many teams have gotten accustomed to remote working and are starting to see and enjoy its benefits. Even hiring managers have reported having a much smoother workflow, communication, and overall remote working experience now than when the pandemic started.

The amount of people working remotely in the US has seen a major upward trend, growing by 44%   in recent years (Flexjobs, 2019). From 2016 to 2017, remote work grew by 7.9%. And over the last 10 years, remote work has seen an overall 91% increase. 

With the global work-from-home movement due to the COVID-19 crisis, the question remains whether working remotely will continue to trend even after the pandemic is over. There are varying opinions over this matter: some people think that the global pandemic could cause a permanent shift towards home working, whereas others think that people might want to fulfill their need for human contact in the office. 

It could also be the case that the longer people are required to work from home, the more likely they are to become accustomed to it. Based on historical data and these statistics, we are leaning towards believing that remote working will continue to grow in the coming years. 

The current situation will also be an eye-opener for many in managerial or executive roles, with reduced fear and an increase in trust for remote working.

We’ve covered that remote working seems to be here to stay. But what is it about remote working that people seem to like so much?

Remote working may have a ton of benefits, but one that most people seem to agree on is the flexibility that it allows. According to a recent survey, two-thirds of respondents say the biggest benefit of working remotely is the flexibility of being able to choose when they want to work (Buffer, 2022). This is followed by 62% of respondents saying a flexible work location is also a benefit of remote working. Other important factors included not having to commute and the flexibility to choose where they live. 

Remote working is becoming one of the most sought-after benefits an employer can offer. The flexibility to work from wherever you want offers employees the freedom to pick and choose their work environment. On top of that, they can also choose how they want to work, their atmosphere, music, and so much more. 

Having a flexible schedule allows people to have better control over their work-life balance. It gives them the freedom to schedule their work, hobbies, and spare time that they want to spend with their family or friends. The option to work remotely gives people more time to do things that they would want to include in their daily lives. This could be activities like going for an early morning jog, taking their dog for a stroll, going to the gym, or simply going to get groceries in the middle of the day. 

Employees may also feel less pressure to wake up at a certain time to commute to work, in order to avoid traffic hours. For a lot of people, spending time daily on the road, stuck in traffic, is a huge matter of concern. Giving employees the freedom to work from home can empower them to improve their lifestyles and reduce stress. But more on that later.

With more and more businesses adapting to remote working and reaping its benefits, numbers suggest this arrangement is set to stay in the post-coronavirus era.

As it stands, survey results show that 25%  of all professional jobs in North America will be remote by the end of 2022 (Ladders, 2021). That means that even as offices begin to open up again and employees are allowed to return to their workplaces, a significant proportion of them will continue to work from home. 

In fact, prior to the pandemic, just 4% of high-paying jobs in the US were allowed the possibility of remote working. By the end of 2020, this number had more than doubled to 9%. Currently, 15% of high-paying workers are remote working. 

That’s not all—analysts are expecting this number to increase through 2023, and possibly beyond. If such growth continues, it might only be a matter of time before remote working becomes the default working arrangement for the American workforce.

There’s more good news for companies. Remote workers don’t just feel happier—they also feel more productive. Research conducted shows that 65% of respondents are more productive in their home office than at a traditional workplace (Flexjobs, 2019). Additionally, 85% of businesses confirm that productivity has increased in their company because of greater flexibility. 

In the past, remote workers have not always been accepted. Employers tend to believe that their teams would be easily distracted at home, and won’t manage to get work done. Feelings of mistrust might also discourage companies from allowing remote working. Managers feel like they need to keep an eye on their workforce to ensure that work is getting done. But people aren’t always the most productive when they are at the office. 

There are many reasons that come to mind when thinking about why employees feel more productive at home. To start with, there is better control over the work environment for employees. This means that they can set their work up according to their own needs and comfort. This can include where they work from, lighting, music, and even home-prepared meals. For some employees, a quiet environment with fewer distractions can help them concentrate and be more productive. For others, less stress attached to the daily commute and fewer office politics can improve their focus and productivity. 

At the end of the day, more control over how employees work has been seen to benefit both employees and organizations. 

7. How Many People Want To Continue To Remote Work?

Given the convenience and increase in productivity (among other benefits), it’s no wonder that the majority of remote workers would like this arrangement to be permanent. 

According to a recent poll by We Work Remotely, a job board for remote positions, 60%  of employees would like to continue doing so even after the pandemic (We Work Remotely, 2022). 

As companies settle in and get comfy with this new norm, some are starting to see the benefits it offers. As the world went remote, companies like Square, Microsoft, and Shopify announced they would be allowing their staff to remote work indefinitely. 

It is worthy to note that this statistic marks an increase from the 54% of remote workers who said they would like to continue working remotely a year ago. 

Numbers also show there’s a strong preference and fierce competition for remote positions. According to the same survey, positions offering the possibility to remote work receive 300% more applicants than those that don’t.

Last year’s report found that only 18% of workers around the world worked remotely full-time. In comparison, in the US, remote workers work remotely full-time 66% more often than the global average (Owllabs, 2019). 

From what it seems, remote working in the US is gaining popularity faster than in other parts of the world. In some places, remote working is still a new concept, and they are yet to become familiar with the ins and outs of working remotely. Many companies still prefer the traditional methods of working from an office and holding meetings in person. 

If you divide it by region, South America has more companies that allow a fully remote experience in comparison to other parts of the world. For freelancers, the highest opportunities seem to be available in Australia and Africa. In comparison, if you take a look at Europe, there are fewer people who want to switch to remote work. 

It’s also important to note that remote working would be easier for some industries in comparison to others. For tech companies, it might be easier to jump on a call and assist teams remotely, but maybe for some startups it’s not that simple. With larger organizations that have teams split across different countries or even continents, it might make no difference as to whether they decide to go to a physical office or stay at home. On the other hand, companies that offer in-person assistance to their employees or prospects might find the change to remote working close to impossible to achieve.

Remote work has become so popular and desired among workers that it’s now a requisite for many job seekers. 

A recent survey shows that more than one out of every five (21%) people looking for jobs list the possibility to work remotely as a key motivator when job hunting (McKinsey, 2022). 

In fact, having a flexible working arrangement ranks just behind higher pay (47%) and better career opportunities (27%) as the top requirements for a new job. That’s not all. Another study shows that workers who left their jobs at the beginning of the pandemic say workplace flexibility was the main reason they’ve returned to the workforce. 

Given these key remote work statistics, businesses looking to attract good candidates may want to consider offering flexible working conditions, as it may just be a dealbreaker for workers. 

Remote work seems to be a win-win option for employees and companies alike, but what does the future hold for remote workers? Research shows that two-thirds of knowledge workers think that offices will disappear by 2030 (Zapier, 2019). 

With the current pandemic, companies of all sizes have made a rather quick transition to home offices. But the question still stands — are companies and people prepared to work remotely? Will this be a passing trend, or will we continue to depend on offices and workplaces in the future?

Keeping the current COVID-19 crisis in mind, it’s understandable why a lot of companies are asking their employees to work from home. But the question is whether this will last: Exactly how prepared are employers and employees to work from home? And more importantly, will it be possible for most companies to carry out everyday tasks in a remote manner? 

Industries such as media and tech are more flexible when it comes to remote working. The real challenge is faced by traditional industries, or those companies that require high levels of coordination within the team, as it will be hard for them to become completely remote. 

With companies increasingly offering their employees the possibility for flexibility in their work location and remote work, it’s easy to see how physical offices might become obsolete in the near future. Whatever the reason may be, it seems like remote working is here to stay. And it seems like that’s a good thing for everyone. 

Even as the world emerges from a global pandemic, millions of employees have turned to working from home. One thing is clear — remote working is becoming more common everywhere. Companies of all sizes are experiencing implementing remote working for their employees. 

With the sudden and unexpected transition to remote working, we still ask ourselves the same questions. Are companies prepared for remote working? Are they offering their employees the right tools to set up their remote workplace? Are employees comfortable working from home?

Remote working is an untapped opportunity for organizations. In these testing times, companies and employees should try their best to figure out what works best for them together. Companies need to take the first step forward and offer their employees the right tools, establish the right process, and provide the necessary support that can elevate the corporate culture. The COVID-19 outbreak has given companies a chance to re-evaluate their working style and how they can optimize the remote working experience for times to come.

Summary: Top 10 Remote Work Statistics

• 92 million people in the US work remotely at least part of the time. 
• 12.7% of the American workforce work completely from home.
•  The amount of people working remotely in the US has seen a major upward trend. Over the last five years, remote work has grown by 44%.
• The biggest benefit of working remotely for people is a flexible schedule.
• 25% of all professional jobs in North America will be remote by the end of 2022.
• Remote workers are more productive, with 65% of respondents saying they are more productive in their home office than at a traditional workplace.
• 60% of employees would like to continue doing so even after the pandemic.
• In the US, remote workers work remotely full-time 66% more often than the global average.
• 21% of job seekers say they’re looking for the possibility to work remotely. 
• Research shows that two-thirds of knowledge workers think that offices will disappear by 2030.
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Bridging the labor mismatch in US construction

The US construction sector seems set for a jobs boom. The US Bipartisan Infrastructure Law  projects $550 billion of new infrastructure investment over the next decade, which our modeling suggests could create 3.2 million new jobs across the nonresidential construction value chain. That’s approximately a 30 percent increase in the overall US nonresidential construction workforce, which would mean 300,000 to 600,000 new workers entering the sector—every year.

This is a big ask for an industry that is already struggling to find the people it needs. In October 2021, 402,000 construction positions 1 Included both nonresidential and residential construction openings. Further granularity is not available from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. remained unfilled at the end of the month, the second-highest level recorded since data collection began in December 2000.

In this environment, wages have already increased significantly since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting intense competition for employees, with employers offering higher pay or other nonwage benefits. Between December 2019 and 2021, construction wages grew by 7.9 percent. 2 Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Competition from other sectors for the same pool of labor is heating up, too. For example, over the same period, transportation and warehousing wages grew by 12.6 percent. The prospect of higher pay and better working conditions is already tempting experienced workers away from construction and into these and other sectors.

No end in sight

Today’s mismatches are likely to persist because of structural shifts in the labor market. The relationship between job openings and unemployment has departed from historical trends. In January 2022—two years from the start of the pandemic—the US unemployment rate stood at 4.0 percent, close to its prepandemic level of 3.5 percent. Job openings remained exceptionally high, however, with 10.9 million unfilled positions as of the end of December 2021, compared with 5.9 million in December 2019.

This labor supply imbalance has multiple root causes, some shorter term and cyclical while others are more structural in nature. For example, the pandemic brought forward the retirements of many in the baby-boomer generation, with an estimated 3.2 million leaving the workforce in 2020—over a million more than in any year before 2016. According to the American Opportunity Survey , among those who are unemployed, concerns about physical health, mental health, and lack of childcare remain the dominant impediments preventing reentry into the workforce. Research on the “Great Attrition/Great Attraction”  also highlights the importance of nonwage components of the employee value proposition. Record job openings and quit rates highlight employees’ growing emphasis on feeling valued by their organization, supportive management, and flexibility and autonomy at work.

Additionally, the pipeline of new construction workers is not flowing as freely as it once did. Training programs have been slow to restart operations after pandemic-driven safety concerns led to their suspension the spring of 2020. The industry is finding it more difficult to attract the international workforce that has been an important source of talent for engineering, design, and contracting activities. Net migration has been falling since 2016, a trend accelerated by COVID-19 travel restrictions. 3 Population estimates, US Census Bureau. Between 2016 and 2021, net migration declined steadily from 1.06 million to 244,000.

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Impact on projects.

The interconnected nature of the construction value chain means that the labor mismatch generates knock-on effects across the project life cycle and supply chain. By late 2021, project owners were reporting that up to 25 percent of material deliveries to sites were either late or incomplete. In project execution, the combination of higher hourly rates, premiums and incentives, and overtime payments was resulting in overall labor costs as much as double prepandemic levels. Meanwhile, difficulty accessing skilled and experienced people was leading some owners to report project delays related to issues around the quality and productivity of on-site work.

In some US cities and their suburbs, wage growth has surpassed the level seen in core Gulf Coast counties at the height of the shale oil boom. Labor shortages in the shale sector drove wages up by 5 to 10 percent and were correlated with steep drops in productivity. The productivity of some tasks fell by 40 percent or more during shale construction peaks (exhibit), and overall productivity declined by about 40 percent per year when labor was in short supply. This forced owners to extend project timelines by 20 to 25 percent. The impact of a long-term, nationwide labor mismatch might be even more severe than the shale industry’s experience, given that oil companies were able to attract new workers from around the country.

Getting back into balance

The labor mismatch in the construction sector is bad today, and set to get worse. To avoid a decade or more of rising costs, falling productivity, and ever-increasing project delays, companies in the industry should consider thoughtful actions now.

Those actions could address three components of the challenge. First, companies could do everything possible to maximize productivity through measures aimed at improving efficiency across the value chain. Second, they could expand the pool of available labor by doubling down on accessing diverse talent and working harder to retain the employees already in their organization. Finally, they could consider making labor a strategic priority, with senior leadership attention within companies.

Improving construction productivity

Companies could access a range of levers to reduce the labor content required per job and drive to improve productivity in project development and delivery. Those levers involve changes to project designs and fresh thinking about when, where, and how work is done.

Improvements in productivity occur long before work starts on the ground. They include rigorous control of project scope, design simplification, and standardization. Increasing the use of off-site and modular construction , for example, could allow projects to capture multiple benefits, including accelerated design cycles; the greater productivity associated with industrialized, factory floor manufacturing techniques; automation; and less time spent on site.

Smarter execution management, enabled by digital technologies and analytics techniques could drive better, faster decision making during project delivery. Real-time data collection, for example, gives project managers earlier, more detailed insights about progress, allowing them to intervene more effectively to maintain productivity and keep projects on track. Intelligent simulation software allows teams to evaluate hundreds of thousands of possible critical paths, identifying approaches that could be more efficient or less risky than the conventional wisdom.

Lean construction is another proven way to drive significant and sustainable productivity improvements. Establishing a centralized, continuous improvement engine could enhance on-site execution through integrated planning, performance management, and waste elimination. Key stakeholders across the project work with a common, agreed set of key performance indicators. That allows them to address issues in real time and facilitates collaboration to reduce waste and variability work. Capability building across the planning and construction teams could help team members understand and adopt lean construction practices.

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Reimagining talent.

To ensure access to the skills they need, construction sector companies can accelerate the onboarding of recruits, boost retention by revisiting what employees want beyond wages, and invest more in developing their pipelines of future workers.

In the near term, employers could prioritize review of job applications and reduce the number of steps in both the interview and onboarding process. In the medium term, both the public and private sectors could look to reduce hiring timelines and shift to a skills-based approach when hiring.

In the medium term, retaining current staff and attracting new talent will both turn on understanding of what employees value beyond wages. Competitive wages are now table stakes, so employees are thinking about a broader set of benefits and workplace characteristics when making decisions about where to work. Research on attrition in the postpandemic workplace  has shown that they are placing more emphasis on autonomy, flexibility, support, and upward mobility.

In the longer term, the construction industry can consider a new approach to talent attraction, development, and retention. Talent acquisition could begin early, through partnerships with educational institutions including universities, colleges, and high schools. These partnerships could boost awareness of the possibilities of a career in the sector and ensure future employees have appropriate skills prior to onboarding.

Companies could also look more widely for potential recruits, considering individuals who have taken alternative educational paths, such as technical degrees or hands-on experience. The Rework America Alliance , a Markle-led coalition in which McKinsey is a partner, illustrates the importance of skills-based, rather than credential-based, hiring. A skills-based perspective  is key to tapping into the talents of the 106 million workers who have built capabilities through experience but whose talents are often unrecognized because they don’t have a four-year college degree. A skills-based approach could be complemented by reimagining apprenticeships to bring younger students and vocational talent into the industry at an earlier stage in their careers.

Employers could consider working with a range of nontraditional sources of talent, including veteran-transition programs, formerly incarcerated individuals, and others. Homeboy Industries provides an example of the local impact, effectiveness, and potential of working with often overlooked population segments. Moreover, identifying and attracting talent from outside the traditional paths used by the construction industry could also help it to increase the diversity of its workforce. Today, 88 percent of the sector’s workforce is White and 89 percent is male. 4 Labor Force Statistics from the Current Population Survey Database, US Bureau of Labor Statistics, accessed March 10, 2022.

Looking at labor through a strategic lens

Labor and skills shortages have the potential to slow growth and erode profitability across the construction value chain. For C-suites, there’s no other single issue that could protect against significant cost erosion. Companies could consider establishing a systematic talent acquisition and retention program, led by a C-level executive and a core part of the CEO agenda. That program could first be tasked with building a robust fact base on current and emerging labor needs and availability gaps. It could then identify a bold set of initiatives that address labor-related issues across the value chain. This exercise starts in the boardroom, but it doesn’t stop there. Leadership will likely need to be increasingly present in the field and on the job site too, celebrating and recognizing top talent throughout the organization.

The labor challenge extends well beyond corporate boundaries. Since the successful delivery of a project could be jeopardized by labor shortages in a single value-chain participant, project owners and contractors may want to adapt the structure of project relationships and contracts. Moving away from traditional contracting methods to collaborative contracts , for example, allows participants to share market risks and opportunities as a project evolves, rather than baking in worst-case estimates at the outset of negotiations.

The US construction sector is poised to revitalize, replace, and expand the country’s infrastructure. Done right, that will power inclusive growth and set up the economy for success in the 21st century. To do so, the sector will need to address its labor challenges. That calls for the application of a diverse set of tools and approaches to create better jobs, get the most out of its people, and optimize agility and collaboration across the value chain.

Garo Hovnanian is a partner in McKinsey’s Philadelphia office, Ryan Luby is a senior knowledge expert in the New York office, and Shannon Peloquin is a partner in the Bay Area office.

The authors wish to thank Tim Bacon, Luis Campos, Roberto Charron, Justin Dahl, Rebecca de Sa, Bonnie Dowling, Bryan Hancock, Rawad Hasrouni, Adi Kumar, Jonathan Law, Michael Neary, Nikhil Patel, Gaby Pierre, Jose Maria Quiros, Kurt Schoeffler, Shubham Singhal, Stephanie Stefanski, Jennifer Volz, and Jonathan Ward for their contributions to this article.

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