Why Remote Jobs are Decreasing & What You Can Do About It (WCCO Interview with Jenna Estlick)

Jenna Estlick

November 15, 2022

The latest LinkedIn report shows although more than half of all job applicants are seeking remote jobs, the availability of them are dropping.

Versique’s Jenna Estlick spoke with WCCO about what’s contributing to this decrease and how to still find remote jobs that are hiring.

“For starters, the hiring rate dropped 13% from September 2021 to September 2022. After the pandemic, we entered “The Great Resignation”, where there was a massive influx of hiring. Unemployment dropped in June of 2022 to a record low of 1.8%. We’re now starting to see the market stabilize and the hiring demand is cooling. In addition, recession talks have some workers nervous to quit and some businesses leery to hire which is likely contributing to the decrease in job openings.” (Jenna Estlick, VP of HR Interim Solutions).

Additionally, Jenna shared 3 tips to get one of these highly coveted fully remote jobs:

1. Tap into your network to see who’s hiring
2. Search for multiple different terms (Ex. “Work from home”, “telecommute”, or “virtual job” could all mean remote).
3. Consider your transferrable skills that could lead to a career shift into a new role

If your company has no plans to move to remote work, “you can always negotiate other work perks such as more flexibility in when and how you work,” says Jenna.

Watch the full interview below with WCCO, aired on November 7, 2022.

Versique stays on top of hiring trends to make sure both candidates and clients are prepared. If you’re an employer, contact us to find people for your business. If you’re an employee searching for your next opportunity, make sure you’re utilizing the best resources to find the best fit. Get in touch with us today.

Jenna Estlick / About Author

Jenna joins the Versique team as an HR practitioner with more than 13 years of experience in corporate Human Resources. Prior to joining Versique, Jenna served as Vice President & Head of Human Resources for Radisson Hotel Group, Americas. She was responsible for leading the HR and Responsible Business teams across the Americas and developing and delivering HR business strategies and results related to the company’s five-year plan.

Jenna previously served as Radisson Hotel Group’s Senior Director, Human Resources, Americas, where she provided HR business partner support and led the corporate and managed hotels HR Business Partner teams.

Prior to joining Radisson Hotel Group, Jenna held several HR Business Partner roles at Target. She has a B.A. in International Business & Spanish from the University of St. Thomas.

Jenna is a thoughtful, approachable and collaborative HR leader and partner to her clients. She builds strong relationships and trust and takes the time to understand her client’s business and both short and long-term needs to problem solve and deliver solutions. Jenna is a straightforward communicator, curious, and loves learning while drawing upon her vast HR experience.

Outside Versique, Jenna enjoys spending time with her husband, 2 sons, and golden retriever. She also enjoys cooking, exercising, and staying active outdoors with her family.