<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <rss version="2.0"> <channel> <title>RemoteJobsHub.app | Latest Remote Jobs &amp; Work-From-Home Insights</title> <link>https://remotejobshub.app</link> <description>Discover top remote job opportunities across various categories at Remote Jobs Hub. Stay informed with the latest news and articles on remote working trends, tips, and best practices. Your one-stop destination for finding your ideal remote career and mastering the work-from-home lifestyle.</description> <lastBuildDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:40:38 GMT</lastBuildDate> <docs>https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html</docs> <generator>https://github.com/jpmonette/feed</generator> <language>en</language> <image> <title>RemoteJobsHub.app | Latest Remote Jobs &amp; Work-From-Home Insights</title> <url>https://remotejobshub.app/images/logo-512.png</url> <link>https://remotejobshub.app</link> </image> <copyright>All rights reserved 2024, RemoteJobsHub.app</copyright> <category>Bitcoin News</category> <item> <title><![CDATA[Unlock a Global Remote Career: UNICEF's Exclusive Consultancy Opportunity for 2025-2026]]></title> <link>https://remotejobshub.app/article/unlock-a-global-remote-career-unicefs-exclusive-consultancy-opportunity-for-2025-2026</link> <guid>unlock-a-global-remote-career-unicefs-exclusive-consultancy-opportunity-for-2025-2026</guid> <pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:00:28 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[## About UNICEF UNICEF is the world’s leading organization for children, with operations across **190 countries and territories**. For more than 70 years, UNICEF has worked to ensure children’s survival, protection, and development. As the largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, water and sanitation, basic education, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and HIV/AIDS. The organization is funded entirely through voluntary contributions from individuals, foundations, businesses, and governments, and employs over **12,000 staff** across more than 145 countries. ## Position Overview **Title:** Community of Practice Consultant – Global Accelerator Community of Practice on Social Protection and Jobs **Duty Station:** Programme Group, SPSP, Child Poverty and Social Protection **Contract Type:** Consultancy **Location:** Remote **Duration:** 15 December 2025 – 1 December 2026 UNICEF is seeking a consultant to support the development, coordination, and facilitation of the **Community of Practice (CoP)** under the Global Accelerator (GA) on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions. The consultant will promote **peer learning, technical exchange, and co-creation of solutions** among UN agencies and national counterparts in Global Accelerator pathfinder countries. ## Background and Purpose The Global Accelerator Community of Practice is a global platform that supports **integrated, gender-responsive, and sustainable social protection and employment systems**. It contributes to the implementation of Global Accelerator national roadmaps through collaboration, technical exchange, and capacity strengthening. The CoP provides a technical, practitioner-driven space complementing the high-level governance conducted by the Global Accelerator Steering Group. ## Value and Role of the CoP The CoP enables technical practitioners to: - Share experiences and troubleshoot implementation challenges. - Co-develop tools, methods, and innovative approaches. - Strengthen cross-country learning and collaboration. - Build networks that complement formal governance structures. ## Integration with the Hub of Expertise The CoP is a core mechanism of the Global Accelerator’s **Hub of Expertise (HoE)**, supporting its knowledge generation and peer learning functions. It strengthens **south-south learning** and aligns with the technical support provided through the Technical Support Facility. Outputs such as learning briefs and peer exchange reports feed into the broader knowledge system of the GA. ## Consultant Responsibilities The Community of Practice Consultant will: - Establish and manage the CoP Core Group. - Facilitate quarterly learning sessions, peer support dialogues, and technical clinics. - Coordinate member onboarding and ongoing engagement. - Develop and maintain a CoP monitoring dashboard. - Produce learning briefs, peer exchange reports, and other knowledge products. ## Key Deliverables and Deadlines **1. Establish CoP Core Group and operating framework** - CoP charter and structure finalized - Deadline: 15 February 2026 **2. Member onboarding and engagement** - Updated member list, onboarding materials, progress report - Deadline: 31 May 2026 **3. Organize two peer support and technical clinics** - Two peer support reports - Deadline: 30 September 2026 **4. Facilitate four quarterly learning sessions** - Four learning briefs - Deadline: 31 October 2026 **5. Develop and maintain CoP dashboard and M&E framework** - Monthly updates, dashboard development - Deadline: 15 November 2026 ## Qualifications **Education** - Advanced university degree in social policy, international development, communications, or a related field. **Experience and Skills** - At least **8 years of experience** in social protection or in skills, job creation, and livelihoods. - Proven experience facilitating participatory learning and peer exchanges with government partners. - Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills. - Experience managing communities of practice or similar knowledge platforms. - Experience with online collaboration and knowledge management tools. ## Additional Requirements - Completed profile in UNICEF’s e-recruitment system. - Upload of academic credentials. - Submission of a financial proposal, including: - Costs per deliverable and total lump sum (USD) - Travel and subsistence costs where applicable - Any additional estimated costs (e.g., visa, insurance, living expenses) - Availability - Consultants must have valid health insurance for the contract duration. - Payment is based on satisfactory and timely submission of deliverables. - Any approved duty travel will be covered by UNICEF. ## U.S. Visa Considerations Candidates residing in the United States under visas other than U.S. citizenship, Green Card, or G4 must convert to a **G4 visa** for the duration of the consultancy. Household members may require Employment Authorization. ## Recruitment and Safeguarding Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All consultants must adhere to UNICEF’s values of Commitment, Diversity, and Integrity, and demonstrate competencies in Communication, Working with People, and Drive for Results. UNICEF maintains a **zero-tolerance policy** for misconduct, including sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, discrimination, and abuse of authority. Rigorous background checks will be conducted. UNICEF offers reasonable accommodations to consultants with disabilities. Consultants are not considered staff members and are responsible for their own tax obligations. Selected candidates must confirm full vaccination status with a WHO-endorsed vaccine unless working fully remotely with no travel. ## Application Timeline **Deadline:** 23 November 2025 (Eastern Standard Time) [APPLY NOW](https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/586036?lApplicationSubSourceID=) For more opportunities such as these please follow us on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091911940560), [Instagram](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fglobalsouth_opportunities%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR034hWvLQExa1iAXNScVGjN4INK2z8jsjMTY6Xx5YLyBv21eb99zx9Efy4_aem_NeVYOXGkD4HSIauOlwpY5g&h=AT3hKapv3bLGjH2UiSU543XExZwQt_dwB8GR7D0O5rO1RUs3Y-V8y37XSwiTXqzF-gwiR7nFenEt3FP0ooqSpzBBTX8mqaq469PN6ySIRjwpw4y-eqZW5QkpAT7EBYMdoIyP), [WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HXTUEyM37ys85jgo477JzR), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/GlobalOpp1), [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-south-opportunities/) and [Telegram](https://t.me/+DKimgksqlyI2ZTc8) **Disclaimer:** [Global South Opportunities (GSO)](https://www.globalsouthopportunities.com/) is not the hiring organization. For any inquiries, please contact the official organization directly. Please do not send your applications to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails, we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.]]></description> <author>contact@remotejobshub.app (RemoteJobsHub.app)</author> <category>unicef</category> <category>consultancy</category> <category>remotejob</category> <category>socialprotection</category> <category>globalaccelerator</category> <enclosure url="https://i0.wp.com/www.globalsouthopportunities.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/UNICEF-1.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Discover the Best Remote Jobs for 16-Year-Olds: Start Earning from Home Today!]]></title> <link>https://remotejobshub.app/article/discover-the-best-remote-jobs-for-16-year-olds-start-earning-from-home-today</link> <guid>discover-the-best-remote-jobs-for-16-year-olds-start-earning-from-home-today</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:00:29 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[## Exploring Remote Job Opportunities for Teens There's no shortage of **online jobs for teens** to choose from, offering flexible options for young people to earn money from the comfort of their own homes. This guide highlights the top remote gigs available to **16-year-olds** and high school students, requiring little to no experience to get started. ### Key Job Categories and Examples We've compiled a list of popular remote jobs, including roles like **customer service representative**, **appointment generator**, **sales representative**, and **entry-level retail sales associate**. These positions are often available on platforms like Indeed.com, with over 1,000 job listings specifically for teens in remote settings. ### Benefits and Considerations Remote work opens up more flexible options for teenagers, allowing them to balance school and other activities. It's essential to consider variables such as maturity, communication skills, and comfort with technology to ensure success in these roles. ![25 Best Jobs For 16 Year Olds - Vincent Bermudez](https://tse4.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.DSn79XWHZpsmFPKqdR2o9gHaE7&pid=15.1) ### Getting Started with Remote Work To set yourself up for success, this article provides all the information needed, from identifying qualified jobs to navigating the application process. Whether your teen is looking for a side hustle or a more consistent work-at-home job, these opportunities can help build valuable skills and experience.]]></description> <author>contact@remotejobshub.app (RemoteJobsHub.app)</author> <category>remotejobs</category> <category>teenjobs</category> <category>workfromhome</category> <category>sidehustle</category> <category>onlinejobs</category> <enclosure url="https://tse4.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.DSn79XWHZpsmFPKqdR2o9gHaE7&pid=15.1" length="0" type="image//th"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Unlock Your Global Impact: Remote Learning & Development Role with Médecins Sans Frontières]]></title> <link>https://remotejobshub.app/article/unlock-your-global-impact-remote-learning-development-role-with-medecins-sans-frontieres</link> <guid>unlock-your-global-impact-remote-learning-development-role-with-medecins-sans-frontieres</guid> <pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 15:00:37 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is seeking a **Learning and Development Specialist** to join the **Board Strengthening Program**. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to global humanitarian efforts while working remotely from any MSF office worldwide. ![MSF Logo](https://i0.wp.com/www.globalsouthopportunities.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/MSF-Logo-International-Black-text-300x160-1.png?resize=300%2C160&ssl=1) ## About the Position This is a **fixed-term 36-month contract** at **80% capacity**, starting on **1 February 2026**. Applications close on **4 December 2025**. The successful candidate will be contracted through the MSF office in their country of residence, with compensation following the standard package offered within that entity. ## Understanding the Board Strengthening Program The **Board Strengthening Program (BSP)** operates within the International Association Team and is funded by the International Board. It provides a comprehensive suite of **governance support services** designed to enhance MSF board performance globally. The program's extensive portfolio includes: - Mentoring and coaching through partnership with MSF-Norway - Virtual and in-person governance learning opportunities - E-learning modules developed with Tembo - Customized board training packages - Board audit support and topical webinar series - Best-practice repository and capacity building initiatives ## Role Overview and Background **Learning and development** forms a central pillar of the BSP. The program delivers a mix of **online and face-to-face governance trainings** while expanding its digital learning offerings through new e-learning modules. The role involves creating **written off-the-shelf learning materials** to complement digital resources. The Specialist will work closely with the Learning and Development Coordinator on various initiatives, including the development of an **integrated learning needs assessment platform** and a new **learning hub** in partnership with multiple stakeholders. ## Position Structure and Reporting The Learning and Development Specialist reports directly to the **BSP Program Manager** and collaborates closely with the Learning and Development Coordinator, Digital Communications Officer, and the broader BSP training team. ## Core Responsibilities ### Material Development and Design - Design, develop, and revise training materials aligned with BSP's pedagogical standards - Create **digital and face-to-face course materials** based on defined learning objectives - Lead development of **written off-the-shelf learning materials** - Update course content, lesson plans, and facilitation guidance - Develop scripts and storyboards for e-learning modules and multimedia content ### Strategic Implementation - Collaborate on content development for the new BSP Learning and Development Hub - Implement the Learning Needs Assessment system with the People Management Unit - Share responsibility for **direct board support**, including facilitating retreats - Deliver tailored online and face-to-face trainings - Participate in BSP strategic planning ## Candidate Requirements ### Essential Qualifications - **Master's degree or postgraduate professional certificate** in learning and development - **Minimum five years** of professional experience in learning, development, and training - Demonstrated expertise in both **digital and face-to-face training** methodologies - Strong capacity for **autonomous work** and self-management - **Fluency in English** is mandatory ### Preferred Qualifications - Knowledge of **not-for-profit governance systems** - **French language skills** (highly preferred) - **Spanish language skills** (preferred) ## Organizational Commitment MSF promotes an **inclusive, diverse, and safe working environment** and encourages applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply. The organization maintains strict standards to prevent abuse, misconduct, and integrity breaches. Employment is contingent on successful reference checks and appropriate screening procedures. Candidates requiring accessibility accommodations during recruitment are encouraged to inform MSF early in the process. ## Application Process Candidates should follow the official application instructions provided by MSF before the **4 December 2025 deadline**. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. [**APPLY NOW**](https://msf.recruitee.com/o/learning-and-development-specialist-board-strengthening-program)]]></description> <author>contact@remotejobshub.app (RemoteJobsHub.app)</author> <category>remotejobs</category> <category>learningdevelopment</category> <category>humanitarian</category> <category>boardgovernance</category> <category>globalwork</category> <enclosure url="https://i0.wp.com/www.globalsouthopportunities.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/MSF-Logo-International-Black-text-300x160-1.png?resize=300%2C160&ssl=1" length="0" type="image/png"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[How Remote Work Is Reshaping New Hampshire's Economy and Real Estate Market]]></title> <link>https://remotejobshub.app/article/how-remote-work-is-reshaping-new-hampshires-economy-and-real-estate-market</link> <guid>how-remote-work-is-reshaping-new-hampshires-economy-and-real-estate-market</guid> <pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 10:00:29 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[## The New Normal: Remote Work's Lasting Impact Post-COVID, **remote work** has firmly established itself as a **permanent fixture** in New Hampshire's economy, leading to significant shifts in the commercial real estate landscape and beyond. ### Office Real Estate in Transition Kristie Russell, research manager at Colliers, describes the office building market as "a market in transition" in her third-quarter report on commercial real estate trends. **Vacancy rates** across the state stand at 13.3%, still elevated compared to pre-pandemic levels. Russell notes, "Tenant movement remains mixed as companies **right-size their footprints** — some downsizing while others expand." The market is currently driven by two key factors: a **flight to quality** acceleration and sustained **small block demand**. - **Class A vacancy** dropped 1.7% year-over-year, reflecting tenant preference for higher-quality buildings - Offices around **2,000 square feet** continue to see steady activity, particularly from medical and financial services users ### Remote Work Becomes Permanent Data from the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute (NHFPI) confirms that remote work is no longer an exception but a **lasting norm**. Phil Sletten, NHFPI’s research director, reports that about **16% of workers** (approximately 121,000 people) worked from home in 2024. While down from the pandemic peak of 19.3% in 2021, this remains more than **double the pre-pandemic rate** of 7.3% in 2019. Sletten emphasizes that this continued reliance on **at-home work** is fundamentally reshaping the regional economy across multiple dimensions: "Remote jobs, commuting habits and even housing markets look different than they did just a few years ago, and those shifts have **reshaped the state's economy**." ### Regional Variations in Office Markets The impact varies across different submarkets: - **Manchester submarket** is seeing office vacancy tighten - **Portsmouth submarket**, particularly the Pease International Tradeport, "continues to face higher vacancy" - Landlords in struggling areas are offering **incentives for larger blocks** they're having difficulty leasing ### Industrial Market Adjustments On the industrial side, lessees are also taking a **right-sizing approach**. Manufacturing/warehouse vacancy in New Hampshire rose slightly to 5.8%, while average rents declined 4.6%. Russell notes, "New construction has slowed, with **speculative projects largely paused**. This limited pipeline should help vacancies tighten as existing space is absorbed. Overall, the market is **stabilizing after rapid growth**, creating better negotiating conditions before fundamentals strengthen again." ### Housing Market Pressures The residential real estate market continues to face significant challenges. In October, the median price of a single-family home declined to $526,000, though prices have still risen by 4.5% compared to October 2023. Susan Cole, president of NHAR, highlights the persistent affordability crisis: "Until those gains begin to flatten, **housing affordability** will continue to challenge many families, retirees and workers across the state." Key housing market indicators: - **69 consecutive months** of year-over-year price increases - State housing supply remains **exceptionally tight** at just 2.5 months - Far below the six months considered a **balanced market** - Well under the national average of 4.6 months ### County-by-County Housing Data #### Single-Family Home Median Prices (October) - Belknap: $554,900 - Carroll: $500,000 - Cheshire: $399,500 - Coos: $249,500 - Grafton: $522,000 - Hillsborough: $525,000 - Merrimack: $525,000 - Rockingham: $668,000 - Strafford: $520,000 - Sullivan: $363,500 #### Townhouse/Condominium Median Prices (October) - Belknap: $330,000 - Carroll: $386,900 - Cheshire: $284,000 - Coos: $742,000 - Grafton: $348,500 - Hillsborough: $390,000 - Merrimack: $400,000 - Rockingham: $497,000 - Strafford: $377,500 - Sullivan: $268,750 Regional variations persist, with counties like Rockingham and Carroll experiencing strong upward pressure on median prices, while Belknap and Cheshire have seen more stable conditions. ### Looking Forward: Housing Solutions Registration is open for a major housing forum scheduled for December 12, hosted by Saint Anselm College's Initiative for Housing Policy and Practice and the Center for Ethics in Society. The theme "Supply Unlocked: Levers for Housing Growth" will focus on tools for housing creation, featuring Mike Kingsella, CEO of Up for Growth, a national coalition advancing pro-housing policy solutions.]]></description> <author>contact@remotejobshub.app (RemoteJobsHub.app)</author> <category>remotework</category> <category>realestate</category> <category>economy</category> <category>newhampshire</category> <category>housing</category> <enclosure url="https://i0.wp.com/vnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/20251112-vn-nhrealestate-001.jpg?fit=2400%2C1600&quality=89&ssl=1" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Inmates in Maine Are Now Working Remote Jobs – Here’s How It’s Changing Everything]]></title> <link>https://remotejobshub.app/article/inmates-in-maine-are-now-working-remote-jobs-heres-how-its-changing-everything</link> <guid>inmates-in-maine-are-now-working-remote-jobs-heres-how-its-changing-everything</guid> <pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 10:00:29 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[## Maine’s Groundbreaking Prison Program Maine has become one of the few states in the U.S. to implement a program that allows **incarcerated individuals** to work **remote jobs** for outside companies. This innovative initiative is not only providing inmates with valuable work experience but also enabling them to earn money while serving their sentences. ### The Impact So Far So far, **45 prisoners** have been hired through this program, taking on roles such as **software engineering** and **grant writing**. These positions offer inmates the opportunity to develop **marketable skills** and build a work history that could be crucial for their reintegration into society upon release. ### A Model for Other States NBC News reporter **Valerie Castro** highlights that other states are closely watching Maine’s program as a potential **model for rehabilitation**. The success of this initiative could inspire similar efforts across the country, promoting **employment opportunities** and reducing recidivism rates. ![Prison program in Maine](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best/mpx/2704722219/2025_11/1763146972113_now_daily_a_castro_maine_prison_251114_1920x1080-084bzs.jpg)]]></description> <author>contact@remotejobshub.app (RemoteJobsHub.app)</author> <category>prison</category> <category>remotejobs</category> <category>rehabilitation</category> <category>maine</category> <category>employment</category> <enclosure url="https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_nbcnews-fp-1200-630,f_auto,q_auto:best/mpx/2704722219/2025_11/1763146972113_now_daily_a_castro_maine_prison_251114_1920x1080-084bzs.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[The Friday Slump: How Remote Work Is Quietly Reshaping Your Work Week]]></title> <link>https://remotejobshub.app/article/the-friday-slump-how-remote-work-is-quietly-reshaping-your-work-week</link> <guid>the-friday-slump-how-remote-work-is-quietly-reshaping-your-work-week</guid> <pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:00:29 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[Do your office, inbox and calendar feel like a ghost town on Friday afternoons? You’re not alone. I’m a **labor economist** who studies how technology and organizational change affect productivity and well-being. In a study published in an August 2025 working paper, I found that the way people allocate their time to work has changed profoundly since the COVID-19 pandemic began. For example, among professionals in occupations that can be done remotely, **35% to 40% worked remotely on Thursdays and Fridays in 2024**, compared with only 15% in 2019. On Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, nearly 30% worked remotely, versus 10% to 15% five years earlier. And white-collar employees have also become more likely to log off from work early on Fridays. They’re starting the weekend sooner than before the pandemic, whether while working at an office or remotely as the workweek comes to a close. Why is that happening? I suspect that **remote work has diluted the barrier between the workweek and the weekend** – especially when employees aren’t working at the office. ## The changing rhythm of work The **American Time Use Survey**, which the U.S. Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics conducts annually, asks thousands of Americans to recount how they spent the previous day, minute by minute. It tracks how long they spend working, commuting, doing housework and caregiving. Because these diaries cover both weekdays and weekends, and include information about whether respondents could work remotely, this survey offers the most detailed picture available of how the rhythms of work and life are changing. This data also allows me to see where people conduct each activity, making it possible to estimate the share of time American professionals spend working from home. When I examined how the typical workday changed between 2019 and 2024, I saw dramatic shifts in where, when and how people worked throughout that period. Millions of professionals who had never worked remotely suddenly did so full time at the height of the pandemic. **Hybrid arrangements have since become common**; many employees spend two or three days a week at home and the rest in the office. I found another change: From 2019 to 2024, the **average number of minutes worked on Fridays fell by about 90 minutes** in jobs that can be done from home. That change accounts for other factors, such as a professional’s age, education and occupation. The decline for employees with jobs that are harder to do remotely was much smaller. Even if you just look at the raw data, U.S. employees with the potential to work remotely were working about 7½ hours per weekday on average in 2024, down about 13 minutes from 2019. These averages mask substantial variation between those with jobs that can more easily be done remotely and those who must report to the office most of the time. For example, among workers in the more remote-intensive jobs, they spent 7 hours, 6 minutes working on Fridays in 2024, but 8 hours, 24 minutes in 2019. That means I found, looking at the raw data, that Americans were working 78 fewer minutes on Fridays in 2024 than five years earlier. And controlling for other factors (e.g., demographics), this is actually an even larger **90-minute difference for employees who can do their jobs remotely**. In contrast, those employees were working longer hours on Wednesdays. They worked 8 hours, 24 minutes on Wednesdays in 2024, half an hour more than the 7 hours, 54 minutes logged on that day of the week in 2019. Clearly, there’s a shift from some Friday hours, with employees making up the bulk of the difference on other weekdays. ## Fridays have long been a little different Although employees are shifting some of this skipped work time to other days of the week, **most of the reduction** – whether at the office or at home – has gone to leisure. To be sure, Fridays have always been a little different than other weekdays. Many bosses allowed their staff to dress more casually on Fridays and permitted people to depart early, long before the pandemic began. But the ability to work remotely has evidently **amplified that tendency**. This informal easing into the weekend, once confined to office norms, can be a morale booster. But as it has expanded, it’s become more individualized through remote and hybrid arrangements. Those workers in remote-intensive occupations who are single, young or male reduced their working hours across the board the most, relative to 2019, although their time on the job increased a bit in 2024. ![Pencils on a desk spell out TGIF, an abbreviation of thank God it's Friday.](https://images.theconversation.com/files/700375/original/file-20251104-56-vwdbo6.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&q=45&auto=format&w=754&fit=clip) ## The benefits and limits of flexibility There are a few causal studies on the effects of remote work on productivity and well-being in the workplace, including some in which I participated. A general takeaway is that **people tend to spend less time collaborating and more time on independent tasks** when they work remotely. That’s fine for some professions, but in roles that depend on frequent coordination, that pattern can complicate communication or weaken team cohesion. **Colocation – being physically present with your colleagues – does matter for some types of tasks**. But even if productivity doesn’t necessarily suffer, every hour of unscheduled, independent work can be an hour not spent in coordinated effort with colleagues. That means what happens when people clock out or log off early on a Friday – whether at home or at their office – depends on the nature of their work. In occupations that require continuous handoffs – such as journalism, health care or customer service – **staggered schedules can actually improve efficiency** by spreading coverage across more hours in the day. But for employees in project-based or collaborative roles that depend on overlapping hours for brainstorming, review or decision-making, uneven schedules can create friction. When colleagues are rarely online at the same time, small delays can compound and slow collective progress. The problem arises when flexible work becomes so individualized that it erodes shared rhythms altogether. The time-use data I analyzed suggests that **remote-capable employees now spread their work more unevenly across the week**, with less overlap in real time. Eventually, that can make it harder to sustain the informal interactions and team cohesion that once happened organically when everyone left the office together at the end of the week. As some of my other research has shown, that also can reduce job satisfaction and increase turnover in jobs requiring greater coordination. ![Businesswoman interacts with her with teammates in meeting at their office.](https://images.theconversation.com/files/700374/original/file-20251104-66-k13ya1.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&q=45&auto=format&w=754&fit=clip) ## The future of work To be sure, allowing employees to do remote work and have some scheduling flexibility on any day of the week isn’t necessarily bad for business. The benefits – in terms of **work-life balance, autonomy, recruitment and reducing turnover** – can be very real. Flexible and remote arrangements expand the pool of potential applicants by freeing employers from strict geographic limits. A company based in Chicago can now hire a software engineer in Boise or a designer in Atlanta without requiring relocation. This wider reach increases the supply of qualified candidates. It can – particularly in jobs requiring more coordination – also **improve retention by allowing employees to adjust** their work schedules around family or personal needs rather than having to choose between relocating or quitting. What’s more, many women who might have had to exit the labor force altogether when they became parents have been able to remain employed, at least on a part-time basis. But in my view, the erosion of Fridays may go beyond what began as an informal tradition – leaving the office early before the weekend begins. It is part of a broader shift toward **individualized schedules that expand autonomy but reduce shared time for coordination**.]]></description> <author>contact@remotejobshub.app (RemoteJobsHub.app)</author> <category>remotework</category> <category>hybridwork</category> <category>productivity</category> <category>collaboration</category> <category>workweek</category> <enclosure url="https://images.theconversation.com/files/700373/original/file-20251104-56-8kt8bp.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&rect=0%2C166%2C5669%2C2834&q=45&auto=format&w=1356&h=668&fit=crop" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Amazon Shuts Down Last US Call Center, Moves All Jobs Remote by 2026]]></title> <link>https://remotejobshub.app/article/amazon-shuts-down-last-us-call-center-moves-all-jobs-remote-by-2026</link> <guid>amazon-shuts-down-last-us-call-center-moves-all-jobs-remote-by-2026</guid> <pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:00:29 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[The **Amazon Customer Service Center** in Huntington, West Virginia, is set to close its doors next spring, marking a significant shift in the company's operations. An Amazon spokesperson confirmed that **customer service associates** from the Huntington site will transition to **virtual positions** starting in May 2026. While specific numbers of affected jobs were not disclosed, the company emphasized that employees will retain their positions, wages, and benefits while working remotely. Amazon stated, "With this change, our associates will work remotely while keeping their positions, wages and benefits. We remain committed to serving our customers, and we'll be providing support to our team members over the next six months as they move into virtual positions." David Lieving, president and CEO of the Huntington Area Development Council, expressed disappointment but highlighted the **talented workforce** that has supported Amazon for 15 years. He noted that this center was the **last operational call center** in the U.S. for Amazon and praised the company's community contributions, including donations to local schools and charities. Lieving added, "It is our sincere hope that Amazon continues to make community investments here even though their workforce will soon be working entirely remotely." Huntington Mayor Patrick Farrell attributed the changes to **market dynamics**, not the location's viability. He emphasized Huntington's strengths, such as **dependable infrastructure**, **affordable costs**, and a committed workforce, which offer lower energy, labor, and real estate expenses compared to other regions. Farrell pointed to Marshall University's new Institute for Cyber Security and Innovation District as evidence that Huntington can produce talent for the modern economy. He concluded, "Change is constant. What matters is how we meet it, and in Huntington, we are meeting it head on." *Copyright 2025 WSAZ. 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