Remote Work and Hiring Requirements: Cross-Country Evidence from Job Postings
Administrative Science Quarterly
Published online on May 29, 2026
Abstract
Administrative Science Quarterly, Volume 71, Issue 3, Page 573-612, September 2026.
In this article, we show that remote work is associated with higher skill and qualification requirements in hiring. Drawing on qualitative interviews, we identify several mechanisms through which remote work raises hiring standards. By reducing face-to-...
In this article, we show that remote work is associated with higher skill and qualification requirements in hiring. Drawing on qualitative interviews, we identify several mechanisms through which remote work raises hiring standards. By reducing face-to-...