Resume Now and Talroo Reveal Remote Opportunity Growth for Frontline Workers

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Key findings
Top Frontline Industries for Remote Jobs
Flexible Work Is Gaining Ground — Slowly but Steadily
Industry breakdown
About Resume Now
About Talroo
About Frontline Worker Index
Methodology

A new report from Resume Now and Talroo reveals that flexibility is finally making its way into frontline industries — fields traditionally known for on-site, hands-on roles. According to the Frontline Remote Work Trends 2025 report, remote-eligible roles in essential sectors like healthcare, logistics, retail, and sales have grown by 9% over the past year.

What's driving the shift? A surge in digital tools and automation is making it possible for more frontline employees to work from home, without sacrificing efficiency. Resume Now, a resume and cover letter platform, and Talroo, a job advertising provider specializing in high-volume and frontline hiring, teamed up to uncover which industries are embracing this change the fastest.

Key findings

Healthcare leads the remote revolution

Remote-eligible jobs in allied healthcare surged by 70% year over year, driven by telehealth, digital patient services, and electronic health records. Over 200,000 new remote jobs were added for frontline workers in this sector alone.

Retail remote roles jump 75% since 2022

Retail saw a 12% year-over-year increase in remote roles and a stunning 75% increase since 2022, fueled by e-commerce, AI customer service tools, and remote inventory systems.

Logistics embraces digital coordination

Warehousing and logistics jobs offering remote options grew 25% in just one quarter (Q4 2024 to Q1 2025), thanks to supply chain automation, remote freight coordination, and AI-driven demand forecasting.

Sales jobs shift online with digital tools

Sales roles offering remote flexibility increased 15% year over year as teams embraced email automation, virtual prospecting, and remote-friendly closing tools.

Full-time flexibility gains ground — slowly

While remote work remains rare in most frontline jobs, full-time remote roles are growing. Q1 2025 saw remote postings rise to 4.4%, up from 4.1% a year ago. More than 84% of all postings are for full-time positions.

Top Frontline Industries for Remote Jobs

While many associate remote work with office-based roles, a growing number of essential workers are going remote too. These frontline industries saw the biggest year-over-year increases in remote-eligible job postings, signaling a shift toward flexibility in traditionally in-person fields:

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

What this means: If you've worked in healthcare, retail, logistics, or sales, new remote paths may be opening up. As employers digitize operations and invest in automation, more roles are shifting online. For job seekers, this creates new options to work from home in industries that once required being on-site, especially for those with strong digital or communication skills.

Flexible Work Is Gaining Ground — Slowly but Steadily

Frontline jobs have traditionally required in-person work, but the data shows a quiet shift toward flexibility. While still a small share of total jobs, remote-eligible roles in essential industries are slowly increasing.

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

What this means: Remote work isn't widespread in frontline industries — yet — but it's growing. If you're looking for a stable, full-time job with more flexibility, now is a good time to watch for remote openings in healthcare, logistics, retail, and sales. And if you're already in one of these industries, building digital skills could help you transition into one of the growing number of remote-eligible roles. If you're ready to update your resume, placing a new emphasis on skills like independence and digital communication may help you secure one of these fast-growing remote roles.

"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.

What this means: If you're in healthcare or studying to enter the field, now's the time to explore telehealth and digital care roles. Remote positions are opening up beyond administrative work, offering new flexibility for clinicians, technicians, and support staff. Upskilling in digital health platforms could give you a competitive edge and allow you to do meaningful work from anywhere.

Sales

Remote flexibility in sales is on the rise, with job postings in the sector growing 15% year over year. As more companies invest in digital prospecting and virtual deal-making tools, sales professionals are finding new ways to connect with clients — and close deals — without ever stepping into an office.

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

Sales Insurance $19.61
Sales Manager $19.19
Sales – Securities / Financial Services $17.10

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.

What this means: If you're in sales or looking to break in, remote roles are more accessible than ever. With the right tools and digital know-how, you can run your pipeline, meet clients, and hit targets from anywhere. Whether you're experienced or just starting out, building skills in virtual prospecting and CRM platforms can make you a standout candidate in this fast-evolving space.

Retail

Retail may be known for in-store work, but digital transformation is creating new flexibility behind the scenes. Remote roles in retail have grown 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.

What this means: If you've worked in retail but want more flexibility, now's the time to consider remote opportunities. Whether you're coordinating merchandise, supporting customers online, or managing backend systems, digital tools are turning retail into a viable work-from-home career path. Familiarity with e-commerce platforms or inventory tools is a valuable advantage both for seasoned retail workers and those looking to make a career change to take advantage of new remote opportunities in this field.

Warehousing & logistics

Remote work in warehousing and logistics may sound unlikely, but it's gaining serious ground. As automation and cloud-based tools reshape the industry, remote-eligible roles 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.

What this means: You don't need to work on-site to thrive in logistics. If you've got experience in supply chains, shipping, or coordination — or you're willing to learn — this sector now offers remote options powered by cutting-edge tech. Workers who understand logistics systems and cloud-based tools can tap into a fast-growing niche of remote roles in a traditionally hands-on industry.

Frontline remote work trends report infographic

"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.

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 updated 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.

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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 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/.

Methodology

The rankings are based on Talroo's Frontline Worker Index, which tracks job posting demand, resume supply, wage trends, scheduling shifts, and the broader economic forces shaping the frontline labor market. Powered by Talroo's first-party data, the index processes 26 million job posts monthly, capturing 187 million data points across industries and regions.

For press inquiries, contact Joseph Santaella at joseph@resume-now.com.

Keith is a Career Expert and content contributor for Resume Now. He is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) with over a decade of experience in the career development field. Keith also holds a Master's of Education from Cabrini University.