"Across the global workforce, experts agree that one trend is impossible to ignore: competition for remote jobs is surging, hiring standards are tightening and basic digital skills no longer cut it. As companies expand across borders and adopt new technologies, experts warn that many workers are falling behind without even realizing it. Experts cite seven remote work skills you must master to keep from falling behind in 2026."
"Studies show overall that the day-to-day workforce is simply happier with remote work because of more life to live outside of work. A survey of employees by Propeller Insights, commissioned by Bospar, reveals that remote workers deliver higher productivity (61%), better work-life balance (81.4%) and a preferred home office environment (87.5%). Keith Spencer, career expert at Flexjobs, told me that the Remote Work Index shows a three percent increase in fully remote jobs between October and December of 2025."
Competition for remote jobs is surging and hiring standards are tightening, making basic digital skills insufficient for many roles. Remote-hybrid arrangements have reshaped when and where Americans work, with nearly 30% working remotely full-time in 2024. Flexible full-options fell from 39% to 28% between 2023 and 2024. Remote employees report higher productivity (61%), improved work-life balance (81.4%) and preference for home offices (87.5%). The Remote Work Index registered a 3% increase in fully remote jobs between October and December 2025, signaling stabilization after cooling. Growing applicant pools and cross-border expansion increase selectiveness in 2026.
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