8 of the Happiest Companies for Remote Workers

If you're going to change jobs anyway, why not find somewhere you'll be happy? 

The past few years have ushered in a period of soul-searching. Many of us have asked ourselves how happy we are with our current jobs. As adults, we understand that no job is rainbows and unicorns every day. Still, most of us long to care about the work we do and the people we work with.

A Fast Company-Harris Poll found that 59% of middle-income workers think about changing jobs. And the big draw? Remote work. Many Americans have decided that working remotely offers the life/work balance they seek. Some want to work from home, a coffee shop, or the deck of a pontoon boat 100% of the time. Many prefer a hybrid schedule that takes them to the office two or three days a week. 

This desire for change led us to these questions: Do some corporate cultures provide a more positive work environment than others? Can a job represent more than money in the bank? Is changing jobs even worth the effort? 

Fortunately, our friends at FlexJobs provided an answer by cross-checking its remote work database with Comparably's Happiest Employees list. They came up with a list of 60 companies that not only hire remote employees but also have a reputation for being great places to work.

Here, we share a sample of what FlexJobs researchers came up with.

1. 6sense Insights

In a nutshell, 6sense is involved with account-based marketing (ABM) powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Companies can work with 6sense to learn more about what drives their customer's buying decisions. Knowing what customers are looking for helps them identify the products and services they should be offering. 

6sense embraces a collaborative approach to work, and with team members from over a dozen countries, offers employees a chance to spread their wings a bit. While some of the remote jobs posted by 6sense have specified that employees must live in a specific city, state, or country, many are open to anyone across the U.S. Here are several examples of past listings:

• HR Data Analyst
• Data Scientist
• Enterprise Account Executive 

2. A Place for Mom

A Place for Mom helps people locate the types of services their aging loved ones may need. This includes home care, specialized memory care, residential care homes, skilled nursing, independent living, and assisted living facilities. In short, they're helping families at a difficult time in their lives and trying to ease the burden. The company is known for providing great benefits and creating a positive work environment. Here are some of the jobs that have recently been posted by A Place for Mom:

• Workforce Planning and Optimization Manager
• Data and Business Intelligence Analyst
• Technical Project Manager -- Home Care
• Managing Editor 

3. ADP

You may recognize ADP as payroll or benefits administrators, but they do much more. For example, the company also handles talent management and helps clients comply with regulatory changes. 

With more than 600,000 clients, it's no surprise that ADP utilizes "pipeline listings" in its hiring process. This means that a single job post may represent a large number of openings. Here's a look at jobs ADP has recently posted:

• Client Support Specialist
• Digital Marketer
• Client Account Manager
• Client Advocacy Manager

4. Farmers Insurance

Farmers offers jobs for both entry-level candidates and experienced professionals. Remote jobs involve everything from consulting to marketing -- and insurance, of course. As one of the largest insurance brands in the country, Farmers serves more than 10 million households. These are the kinds of jobs most recently posted by Farmers Insurance:

• Life Actuary
• Customer Care Representative
• Compliance Specialist
• User Experience Design Lead

5. GoodRx

GoodRx is in the business of helping to reduce the high cost of prescription drugs in the U.S. Not only do everyday consumers use GoodRx to find the best price on the medications they need, but the company is also used by more than 100,000 physicians. Here are the types of jobs most recently posted:

• Senior Analyst, Business Analytics
• SEO Editor
• Client Events and Experience Manager
• Client Success Manager

6. OpenPhone

147 years after the first telephone was patented, OpenPhone takes business phones a few steps forward. Using their internet connection, OpenPhone allows businesses to make unlimited calls and texts. Better yet, it captures phone numbers so employees in every department have access to the contact and a record of conversations via text. That way, no one is left out of the loop

The company was founded in 2018, but since that time it has carved a niche for itself. OpenPhone is seen as the builder of a "new kind of business phone," and a generous employer. Here are some of OpenPhone's recently posted job openings:

• Head of Product
• Marketing Designer
• Frontend Software Engineer
• VP of Marketing

7. Navan.com

Formerly known as TripActions, Navan offers a corporate travel management application that makes it easier for companies to get people together. The San Francisco Chronicle named Navan one of its top workplaces in 2022, with work-flex arrangements, hybrid schedules, and 100% remote work options. Here's a peek at some of the jobs listing Navan has recently posted:

• French Speaking Travel Agent
• Incident Response Lead
• Senior Accountant
• People Success Business Partner

8. Wistia

Launched in 2006, Wistia provides video software to businesses. This software makes it possible for businesses to create customized videos while growing their enterprise. To date, Wistia has helped more than 300,000 businesses grow. 

Part of Wistia's mission is to provide an "inclusive, diverse workplace that makes team members feel comfortable, happy, fulfilled, respected, and welcome." Past job postings include:

• Administrative Assistant
• Senior Product Designer
• Director of Customer Support
• Frontend Engineer

Consider this before finding a new job

A few things to keep in mind before searching for your next career opportunity:

• Decide in advance the type of work situation you want. For example, do you want to work part-time in an office and part-time at home, or do you prefer to work remotely 100% of the time? 
• As you search through job listings, check any geographical requirements. Some jobs require you to live in a specific area, even if you'll mostly be working from home. If you want to be free to live and work anywhere in the country, look for a listing that specifies "U.S. National." 
• Tweak your cover letter and resume to highlight the qualifications required for the job for which you are applying. 

There was once a time when a person stayed with one employer until the day they retired, but those days are long gone. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), people born between 1957 and 1964 held, on average, 12.4 jobs between the ages of 18 and 54. That works out to a new job every 2.9 years. 

The point is this: When the time is right, don't be afraid to make the leap.