Remote Jobs and Companies Hiring Remotely in Germany

What's the Status of Remote Jobs in Germany?

Did you know that in 2019, Germany was named the second-best place in Europe to become a remote worker?

In that same year, 40% of German companies allowed their employees to work remotely, which represented a huge growth when compared with the year 2014, when only 22% of businesses offered that option.

When you look closely at the group of companies that allow remote work, you’ll find that some are fully remote, while others have both a remote and an in-house team, and others choose to allow their in-house employees to work from home a few days of the week or month.

Nevertheless, where you’re a German citizen who wants to become a digital nomad or an expat spending some time in Germany and looking for their next opportunity, there’s no doubt that this is a great country to get into remote work.

Why German Companies Prefer to Hire Remotely?

The ever-so-clear benefits of remote work have been causing many companies to rethink the way they work, and as you know by now, German companies are no exception.

So, why is this shift happening in Germany?

• Lower costs. Companies with a traditional office have a series of expenses they simply can’t avoid. Well, not unless they go remote. The office rent, electricity, heating, and employee relocations, for instance, are all costs that can go significantly down even if a company only goes partially remote.
• More productivity. Many studies have shown that employees are able to produce a lot more when working from home, rather than from the office. With fewer interruptions (and coffee breaks), most remote workers can get a lot more done during their work hours - even without their team leader always checking in on them!
• Better hiring results. When a company decides to allow remote work, they overcome one big hiring challenge: the employee’s location. This, of course, means that they’ll have a much greater talent pool to choose from and the chances of hiring the perfect person for their opening are much higher. Which business wouldn’t want that?

What's the future of Remote Jobs in Germany? 

If you’ve been thinking about starting your life as a digital nomad in Europe but couldn’t decide between all the countries, we have to say that Germany is a safe choice.

The remote work industry is growing at a fast pace, as is the number of expats (Germany is the second-most popular country for migrants in the entire world). In other words, you’ll likely find many great opportunities in the country, and you’ll 100% meet people with a similar lifestyle as you, who can help you grow as a nomad and as a professional. Besides, there are countless co-working spaces and cafes with the perfect environment (and coffee) to be productive, which is always a plus for any remote worker.

So, ready to find your new job? Scroll up to discover some of the best remote-based German companies and… happy job hunting!

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