A FlexJobs 2025 State of the Workforce survey of 3,000 U.S. professionals found that 76 percent of American workers say they would look for a new job if they were no longer allowed to work remotely, up from 57 percent who said they would "absolutely" look for another job under the same circumstances a year earlier. 

Among respondents considering a job change, 85 percent identify remote work as their top motivator ahead of salary, benefits, and work-life balance, and only two percent prefer working in the office full time rather than fully remote or hybrid arrangements. 

Return-to-office mandates are also prompting resistance, with 27 percent of workers reporting they know someone who has quit or plans to quit because of such policies. 

Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/13/76percent-of-american-workers-say-theyd-look-for-a-new-job-if-forced-to-work-fully-in-person.html

So, the question for our readers is: Does Remote Work Provide A Recruiting Advantage? 

Here is the opinion of one of some of the McCalmon editorial staff:

Jack McCalmon, Esq. 

Offering applicants and current employees the opportunity to work remotely some or all the work week gives participating employers a significant edge in recruiting and retention. Employers that require staff to be on-site full time often end up paying a premium to secure candidates willing to give up that flexibility. 

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