Some job types are likely always going to involve in-person roles.
People who work in food preparation or in-person retail have very little chance of working from home.
There are industries where this has changed.
Things that used to take place almost entirely in person have now gone online and this means more staff are working from home.Â
We don’t know what the future will bring but as Elon Musk reveals the Tesla robots that are eerily human (possibly because they are being controlled remotely) then in the future it is possible that these sorts of technologies will change things even further.
Casino Industry’s Shift to Remote Work
Different brands have different ways of doing things but there are more chances for people in the industry to start working from home.
The switch from in-person play and the rise of online casinos has completely shifted the way that people work meaning various opportunities for remote work.
Virtual customer service and remote marketing teams have all contributed to this change.
People who work in developing the games may also have more chances to work online.Â
Roles such as online casino dealers are now a reality for WFH and the way these jobs work has changed (in some instances) – using live-streaming technology, casino dealers can operate from remote locations offering live games to players across the globe via live dealer casino games – think of it like Zoom but with a croupier.
The shift has also extended to roles like payment processing specialists and fraud detection analysts, which are now easily handled from home.
The online casino market has made this industry one of the leaders in offering WFH opportunities.
It is also a fantastic example of how technology has changed the industry and the way that it works so that jobs that would previously have to have taken place in a specific workplace can now potentially be carried out online.
There are over 11 million developers across all forms of gaming and plenty of these are remote workers who are working within the casino industry.
E-commerce and Retail
Buying things has definitely changed and another industry that has seen a substantial rise in remote work opportunities is e-commerce.
The shift from traditional brick-and-mortar retail stores to online shopping has opened up many jobs that don’t require a physical office or store to work in.
E-commerce platforms have expanded due to the fact that it is so fast to get items delivered now and the convenience of ordering online is a huge draw for people.
Remote work in e-commerce is not limited to major companies like Amazon.
Smaller online retailers and individual sellers on platforms like Etsy or eBay also rely on a remote workforce for things such as inventory management or shipping.
Digital e-commerce platforms mean that employees in these roles can work from anywhere provided they have a strong internet connection and the necessary tools.Â
Downsides are sometimes unavoidable…E-commerce does have knock-on effects for some businesses that primarily function in person and we’ve seen some big companies have to make layoffs and change the structure of their businesses due to the economic challenges out there today.
Media and Content Creation
The media industry has been quick to jump on the remote work bandwagon, with a surge in WFH opportunities for social media managers and similar roles that involve the online ecosystem.
Freelancers and content creators have found that remote work suits their flexible schedules and often allows them to take on projects from clients around the world.
Different types of freelancers can help companies to create a full content plan.
Even traditional media outlets are increasingly relying on remote workers to keep up with the demand for online content.
Journalists as well as digital marketers are just a few of the many roles that can now be done remotely in the media world.
Finance and Insurance
The finance and insurance industries have adapted well to remote work over the years.
It is fair to say that these sectors were slow to embrace WFH due to concerns over security and data privacy.
More cybersecurity measures now make it easier to implement WFH in this industry.
Remote roles in the finance industry can be varied.
Many companies have also introduced virtual financial advisory services that allow employees to provide guidance to clients remotely.
This shift has not only given workers greater flexibility but has also broadened access to financial services for customers.Â
Conclusion
There will likely be job roles that require in-person attendance for a long time still.
It will be a while before a robot fixes your car when there is a problem!
Loads of industries have already been able to make a big shift and change the way that they function to suit working from home.
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