Snazzy trends around remote working you never heard off

Tarek Salam, Head of MENA Expansion, Deel.

The Great Resignation and Quiet Quitting were the talk of the workplace off and online in 2021 and 2022, but what will 2023 bring? Here are some trending topics you may or may not have heard of but soon may start seeing pop up on Slack or whatever virtual water cooler you have these days.

#1 Overemployed, By choice

Remote workers are gaming the system by using flexible hours and asynchronous tools to juggle more than one job simultaneously. For them, it is all work and more pay.

#2 Chief Remote Officer? More common than you think

With remote work here to stay, the title CRO is popping up on job boards everywhere. Most job descriptions involve managing remote team set-ups, hosting in-person events, working different time zones, compensation strategies, and internal comms tools.

#3 Workcation, What I wanted

Work while traveling the globe? Well, it is now a reality and seems to have become the norm. New tools enable people to work from their couches and even those gorgeous floating houses in the Maldives.

#4 Flex holidays

With more companies embracing distributed work, teams are leaning into the idea of flexible holidays. Workers can now decide what holidays they take off instead of using a one size fits all calendar. Global teams are, well, global.

#5 An office? Gen Flex has never heard of it

The latest generation entering the workforce has had one of the most unique experiences in decades. While some entered during the 2009 recession, the latest generation has never stepped foot in an office. Virtual work is their reality.

#6 Flexetariats, Embracing an identity

Today’s workforce puts flexibility and freedom at the top of their working requirements, and life. More than ever, teams are trading perks for the non-negotiable Flexetariat.

#7 Talent snatching

Amid ongoing layoffs, a bidding war for talent is bubbling up. Some employees work at one company for only a few months before getting a more appealing offer elsewhere, often out of nowhere. Talent Snatching can be savage, but competitive bids have their benefits.

#8 Sukima, Extra time is extra money

In Japan, Sukima is something young people embrace. They are turning free time into extra cash with new apps that help match them with jobs like waiting tables or making deliveries. So, there is no time wasted, just extra money earned.

#9 Casual e-signatures, Are maybe too casual?

Gen Zs are skipping pleasantries for more authentic sign-offs and OOO replies. There has been an influx of language like Lukewarm regards; Another day, another slay; and In case of emergency, dial 911; not an emergency, try Google.

#10 Pick-up parties

Since fewer people are working from offices, they are finding new ways to connect at in-person brand events called Pick-up Parties. Instead of gathering at home, more and more workers are gathering at brand and product launches.

#11 Save-from-home

People are saving more than ever thanks to reduced travel, food expenses, and increased salaries. More than 59% have increased their wages, and 64% say they have expanded savings while working from home.

#12 Career Bouncing

It is slightly different from salary hopping, jumping from job to job to increase pay. Instead, it is moving from one career to a completely different one.


Key takeaways

  • Remote workers are gaming the system by using flexible hours
  • With more companies embracing distributed work, teams are leaning into the idea of flexible holidays
  • the latest generation has never stepped foot in an office. Virtual work is their reality.
  • Gen Zs are skipping pleasantries for more authentic sign-offs
  • People are saving more than ever thanks to reduced travel
Tarek Salam, Head of MENA Expansion, Deel.
Tarek Salam, Head of MENA Expansion, Deel.