Frontline Flexibility: Resume Now and Talroo Report 9% Growth in Remote Job Opportunities

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May 14, 2025, 06:00 ET


Digital tools and automation are quietly reshaping remote work across healthcare, retail, logistics, and sales

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- While remote job openings have plateaued in many industries, new data from Resume Now® and Talroo shows an unexpected bright spot: frontline sectors. According to the Frontline Remote Work Trends 2025 report, remote-eligible roles in essential jobs have grown by 9% over the past year—thanks to a surge in digital tools and automation that make remote work possible even in traditionally hands-on fields.

Resume Now, a leading resume and cover letter platform, and Talroo, an AI-powered job advertising provider for high-volume and frontline hiring, partnered to explore which sectors are leading this shift. The Frontline Remote Work Trends 2025 report highlights notable gains in the share of job postings that offer remote options across:

Top Frontline Industries for Remote Jobs:

  • Allied Healthcare: +70% YoY growth, adding over 200,000 remote jobs
  • Sales: +15% YoY growth
  • Retail: +9% YoY; +75% since 2022
  • Warehousing & Logistics: +25% from Q4 2024 to Q1 2025

Flexible Work Is Gaining Ground—Slowly but Steadily
Despite the dominance of on-site work in frontline sectors, flexibility is trending upward:

  • Remote-eligible roles are up 9% YoY
  • Q1 2025 remote job postings rose to 4.4%, up from 4.2% in Q4 and 4.1% YoY
  • Full-time jobs make up over 84% of all postings
  • Part-time remote work remains limited, reflecting employer preference for stable, full-time staffing

"As digital tools become more integrated into frontline work, they are also expanding remote opportunities in industries that once relied solely on in-person roles," said Thad Price, CEO of Talroo. "Companies that invest in digital upskilling will not only boost productivity and employee satisfaction but also open new doors for remote and hybrid work in frontline sectors," Price concluded.

Industry Breakdown

Allied Healthcare
Remote jobs in allied health have surged 70% year-over-year, powered by the expansion of telehealth and digitized patient services. The job titles are linked to open current listings.

Top growing remote roles (avg. hourly wage, according to Talroo's data):

Digital advancements:

  • Electronic Health Records (EHRs): Digital platforms have transformed patient documentation, allowing medical coders and billers to work remotely.
  • Telehealth: Physicians and patient care technicians can now provide consultations and monitor patients from a distance.
  • Digital Scheduling & Workflow Tools: Healthcare facilities rely on remote schedulers and administrative staff to manage patient appointments.

Sales:
Top growing remote roles (avg. hourly wage, according to Talroo's data):

Digital advancements:

  • Sales Engagement & Email Tools: Remote teams use Outreach or Salesloft to automate and personalize email sequences at scale.
  • Lead Intelligence & Prospecting Tools: Reps rely on platforms like LinkedIn Sales Navigator and ZoomInfo to find and qualify leads.
  • Scheduling & E-Signature Software: Tools like Calendly and DocuSign streamline meeting coordination and contract signing remotely.

Retail
Remote roles in retail grew 12% year-over-year and are up 75% since 2022, driven by the shift toward e-commerce and digital customer service.
Top growing remote roles (avg. hourly wage):

Digital advancements:

  • E-commerce & Digital POS Systems: Sales associates now handle online transactions and customer inquiries remotely.
  • Inventory Management Software: Merchandising coordinators use digital platforms to track stock levels and trends.
  • AI Chatbots & Customer Service Platforms: Customer support specialists rely on AI tools to assist shoppers online.

Warehousing & Logistics
As logistics companies embrace automation and digital platforms, remote opportunities in this sector have more than doubled since 2022, with 25% growth from Q4 2024 to Q1 2025.
Top growing remote roles (avg. hourly wage):

Digital advancements:

  • Supply Chain Management Software: Freight brokers and logistics coordinators use cloud-based systems to manage shipments remotely.
  • AI-Powered Demand Forecasting: Predictive analytics tools allow remote workers to optimize inventory and shipping routes.
  • Automated Communication Platforms: Digital tools enable remote teams to coordinate operations across locations.

"As digital tools continue to redefine essential industries, workers with strong digital literacy skills are better positioned to seize remote opportunities. Investing in digital upskilling will not only help businesses fill critical roles but also empower employees to thrive in the evolving job market," added Keith Spencer, career expert at Resume Now.

For more information:

About Resume Now
Since 2005, Resume Now has offered job seekers a fast and easy way to create a beautifully designed, expert-backed resume. With pre-written, industry-specific phrases and recruiter-approved templates, the award-winning builder enables users to create a polished and professional resume in minutes. Resume Now has been featured in major outlets such as Fortune, Forbes, and more. Stay connected with Resume Now's latest updates on Facebook and LinkedIn.

About Talroo
Talroo is a data-driven talent matching platform built to help businesses source frontline and skilled trades workers that traditional job sites overlook. By leveraging real-time applicant tracking system (ATS) data and AI-driven technology, Talroo connects businesses with high-intent job seekers faster and at a lower cost. Powering millions of job searches daily, Talroo optimizes hiring outcomes through its proprietary Apply Intelligence™ technology, apply signals, and behavioral insights. Talroo has been recognized as a leader in talent acquisition innovation, most recently winning the HR Tech Award for Best Frontline-Focused Solution in Talent Acquisition from Lighthouse Research & Advisory and the Gold Stevie® Award for Technical Innovation of the Year from the American Business Awards. Talroo has also been named a Leader in Recruitment Marketing and Easiest to Do Business With by G2, based on customer satisfaction and peer reviews. Learn more at http://www.talroo.com.

About Frontline Worker Index
The Frontline Worker Index (FWI) delivers near real-time insights into labor market dynamics for frontline and essential workers. Powered by Talroo's first-party data, the index processes 26 million job posts monthly, capturing 187 million data points across industries and regions. Analyzing trends in job supply and demand, wages, work schedules, education and experience requirements, and valued benefits, FWI equips HR professionals and recruiters with the data needed to attract, hire, and retain talent in a competitive market. Learn more at https://www.talroo.com/talroo-frontline-worker-index/.

Media Contact

Joseph Santaella, Resume Now, 787-236-9388, [email protected], https://www.resume-now.com/ 

SOURCE Resume Now