Why Job Ads Are Quietly Dropping the Word Remote

Remote work is fading from job postings in 2026. Lucas and Luna dig into data from the latest JOLTS report and a fresh analysis of millions of listings to show how the share of ads mentioning 'remote' has dropped by a quarter since the peak two years ago. They break down the reasons: return-to-office mandates taking hold, a cooling labor market where employers regain leverage, and a subtle shift in how companies talk about flexibility. They also look at what this means for job seekers — whether remote is truly dying or just being rebranded as 'hybrid' and 'flexible.' With unemployment at 4.1 percent and job openings slipping, the hosts explore whether the remote-work era is ending or entering a quieter, more selective phase. If you're job hunting or weighing a career move, this episode gives you the context to read between the lines of today's job ads. #RemoteWork #JobAds #LaborMarket #HiringTrends #Careers #JobSearch #WorkFromHome #ReturnToOffice #HybridWork #JOLTS #Unemployment #JobOpenings #FlexibleWork #FutureOfWork #Business #CareersPodcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo