Spring is just around the corner, and if you’re thinking of dusting off your resume and cover letter (and adding some green to your family’s budget, too!), now could be the perfect time to find a flexible job!
FlexJobs recently released its annual list of the top companies with remote jobs. Aptly titled, “100 Top Companies with Remote Jobs in 2017,” the list highlights the companies that have proven to be the most flex-friendly by offering the greatest number of remote jobs in 2016. To compile the list, FlexJobs poured over the data from its database of over 47,000 companies to discover those that posted job listings with some level of telecommuting (100 percent telecommuting, mostly telecommuting, some telecommuting, or optional telecommuting).
So if you’re looking for a flexible job, the companies on this list can give you a great headstart towards your dream of working remotely! Here are just five businesses that could potentially be a flexible fit for you!
Amazon
Sure, it’s known as the largest retailer in the world, but Amazon is also a Fortune 100 company that employs more than 91,300 employees worldwide. It provides eligible employees with generous benefits, including health insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off.
Current flexible jobs at Amazon:
Customer Service Associate; Senior Human Resources Manager; English Language Assessment Linguist
UnitedHealth Group offers benefits services and healthcare coverage to clients and consumers worldwide—in all 50 states and 125 countries to be exact. The diversified healthcare company employs a staggering 240,000 professionals and offers a comprehensive benefits package, such as paid time off, tuition reimbursement, volunteer support, and flexible scheduling and telecommuting jobs.
Current flexible jobs at UnitedHealth Group:
Senior Instructional Designer; Director of Program Management - Clinical Operations; Product Director
With over a quarter of a million employees, Wells Fargo is a leader in the financial world. The company gives back to the community through financial education, community reinvestment, and corporate citizenship. The banking giant offers its employees an engaging work environment that values its workers’ talents and knowledge.
Current flexible jobs at Wells Fargo:
.NET Developer; Java Developer; Strategy Consultant
As a mom, you know that your child’s education is important. That’s why working for K12 might score you an A with your family! Based in Herndon, Virginia, K12 is a leading provider of online educational programs and services for students in grades K-12. Its curriculum incorporates in-person, online, and blended instruction techniques to help meet the needs of every child. K12 offers work flexibility and paid time off, and it places a strong value on the work-life balance of its employees.
Current flexible jobs at K12:
Teacher, Math - High School; School Psychologist; Head of School
Chances are you might have stayed at a Hilton when traveling with your kiddos. Now you can work remotely for the global hotel management company! Hilton Worldwide owns a number of hotels, including the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Embassy Suites, DoubleTree, Hilton Garden Inns, Hampton, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, and Homewood Suites, among others. A big proponent of workplace flexibility, Hilton Worldwide offers a work-from-home program that offers employees stable, year-round work with benefits, training, and career growth opportunities.
Current flexible jobs at Hilton Worldwide:
Accounts Receivable Associate; Director of Sales, Worldwide Accounts - Union, Labor Market; College Internship - Reservation Sales
The companies on FlexJobs' "100 Top Companies with Remote Jobs in 2017” list offer some of the best flexible work options, especially for work-at-home moms. So check out the list and see which company you might consider applying to!
