The massive impact that COVID-19 has had on the ways we work and live is undeniable. Millions of former in-office employees became fully remote seemingly overnight, dealing with the curveballs and adjustments required of them and their companies to remain productive from home. For many, working from home lasted a year or longer as a result of the enduring pandemic, allotting sufficient time for remote work to become normal for both employees and companies alike. This coupled with the rise in remote work prior to the start of the pandemic, has created a great deal of speculation as to what the future of work will look like for most Americans moving forward in a post-pandemic landscape. With many companies and employees finding remote work amenable to their lifestyles and business operations, one must consider the impact this will have on recruiting, retention, and employee relocation. With an increase in remote roles, it may be reasonable to assume that in some ways the job market will become flatter with more employees available to fill roles at companies located elsewhere.
