Are Flexible Schedules the New Freelance for Writers? 30 Companies Hiring for Flexible Schedule Jobs in 2018
Are flexible schedules the new freelance for writers? FlexJobs offers their insight and the top 30 companies that hire with flexible schedules. This list may be a treasure trove for writers that want a full-time job with the flexibility of freelancing.
Having a flexible schedule is one of the most desired types of flexible work arrangements, second only to remote work, and well ahead of part-time and freelance jobs. Fortunately, jobs that offer flexible schedules are available across industries and career levels. To highlight the diversity of companies that hire for flexible schedule jobs, FlexJobs has compiled the top 30 companies hiring for flexible schedule jobs in 2018. This list is based on an analysis of over 50,000 companies and looks specifically at their flexible schedule job posting histories in FlexJobs’ database between January 1 and May 31.
These 30 companies represent a wide variety of industries, such as education, finance, human resources, and healthcare. Auditor, bookkeeper, email marketing manager, fundraising associate, occupational therapist, and senior HR specialist are just a few of the diverse flexible schedule job titles currently available at these companies.
“While facing a tight labor market, employers need to think strategically about how they can attract and retain top talent, and recognize how much people across all demographics value work flexibility,” said Sara Sutton Fell, founder and CEO of FlexJobs. “With improved work-life balance, decreased stress, and better overall health, workers absolutely prioritize flexible work arrangements, and smart companies, like the ones featured on this list, are making more and more of these types of positions available,” Sutton Fell concluded.
A “flexible schedule job” refers to jobs that allow workers to vary their hours and mostly be in control of the hours they work.