Despite return-to-office pushes from some employers, plenty of companies are still hiring for flexible roles.

A new Flexjobs report identified the top 100 companies hiring for remote and hybrid roles, based on an analysis of around 60,000 companies and their job postings in 2025 in the FlexJobs database.

Offering flexible work options allows companies to access “a broader and more diverse talent pool,” among other benefits, according to FlexJobs career expert Keith Spencer.

Remote work remains popular among employees: a previous FlexJobs survey found that approximately 98% of surveyed workers prefer working hybrid or remote, as opposed to fully in-person.

“Companies that are willing to offer that type of flexibility to their employees often see higher levels of productivity, higher levels of retention, lower attrition,” Spencer told CNBC Make It. “They just have a happier workforce.”

According to the report, the top three career categories with the most remote job postings in 2025 were project management, computer and IT, and operations.

The top three job titles were account executive, software engineer, and project manager, which is a departure from years past, according to Spencer.

“That list tends to be kind of dominated by tech and finance roles, or at least it has in recent years, so that was a pretty interesting, significant shift,” he says.

This year, 40 of the top 100 best companies for remote and hybrid jobs were newcomers to the list, Spencer says, which “definitely is a sign of hope for job seekers” looking for these roles.

“It shows that there’s a wide variety of employers who are committing themselves to offering these flexible career options,” he says.

Based on FlexJobs’ data, these are the top 10 companies hiring for remote and hybrid roles in 2026.

1. TELUS

Industry: Telecommunications

2. Elevance Health

Industry: Medical, Health

3. Lockheed Martin

Industry: Aerospace

4. Transcom

Industry: Customer Service

5. UnitedHealth Group

Industry: Medical, Health

6. General Dynamics

Industry: Aerospace

7. BELAY

Industry: Professional Services, Staffing

8. Centene Corporation

Industry: Medical, Health

9. General Electric – GE

Industry: Aerospace, Healthcare, Technology, Transportation

10. U.S. Bank

Industry: Banking, Finance

Job seekers should be aware that there’s “a high level of competition” for these roles, according to Spencer.

“People have lives and a lot of commitments, and things aren’t getting cheaper, so not having to travel or having to buy your lunch, it can make a big difference for people,” he says.

Most of the remote and hybrid job postings in FlexJobs’ database are for “highly skilled” positions, Spencer says.

According to the report, 67% of postings were for “experienced-level” roles, followed by manager-level roles at 17% and senior-level positions at 8%. Only 7% were listed as entry-level roles.

To land a remote role, it’s crucial that candidates are able to communicate their “ability to deliver results in a remote environment,” Spencer says.

“In a competitive market, you need to pay careful attention to the requirements of different roles [and] really kind of dissect job descriptions so you understand what the employer’s needs and priorities are,” he says.

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When most people think about eating healthy, they picture a plate piled high with salad greens. But despite the abundance of vegetables in grocery stores, many of the most nutrient-dense options rarely make it into everyday meals.

People tend to stick to the same few: lettuce, carrots, broccoli, maybe some spinach, while skipping vegetables that pack unique health benefits. That’s why I encourage my patients to go beyond the basics. By adding more of the overlooked super-veggies to your meals, you can support gut health, longevity and overall vitality.

In fact, they’re one of the most powerful tools for repairing and protecting your body at the cellular level. Here are five healthiest yet underrated vegetables we don’t eat enough of.

Jerusalem artichokes may not look appealing, but they’re a powerhouse for gut health. They’re one of the richest natural sources of inulin, a prebiotic fiber that feeds beneficial gut bacteria.

When those bacteria thrive, they produce compounds like butyrate, which supports the gut lining and helps regulate inflammation. A healthier microbiome is linked to better digestion, immune function and even mood regulation.

Slimy? Maybe. Underrated? Absolutely. Okra is loaded with polyphenols, fiber and compounds that may help lower blood sugar. I often highlight okra for its ability to “trap” lectins, making it easier for your gut to process potentially harmful compounds in other foods.

That means okra can help protect your gut barrier and ease digestive stress, all while providing antioxidant protection to your cells. And there’s plenty of ways to cook it, like roasting it on high heat, that eliminates the goo while retaining benefits.

This vibrant purplish-red vegetable often gets mistaken for red cabbage, but it’s actually a type of chicory. And yes, it’s bitter, but that’s exactly why I recommend it. Bitter vegetables stimulate digestion, help reduce sugar cravings, and are loaded with polyphenols that fight oxidative stress.

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Radicchio also contains antioxidants that protect your mitochondria (your cells’ energy factories), while supporting blood sugar balance and cardiovascular health. 

Most people use celery stalks and ignore the knobby root, but celeriac is a hidden gem. It’s lower in carbohydrates than potatoes, high in fiber and a good source of vitamin K and essential minerals.

Celeriac works especially well as a substitute for higher-starch vegetables. Mashed, roasted or baked, it delivers comfort-food texture with a gentler impact on blood sugar.

Also known as the Mexican yam bean, jicama is a crisp, refreshing root vegetable that’s low in sugar but high in fiber — particularly inulin, which supports gut health.

Jicama also provides vitamin C, minerals and hydration, making it an excellent alternative to processed snacks. Its mild flavor and crunch make it easy to add to salads, slaws or vegetable platters.

Try jicama sticks with guacamole (check out my tomato-free guac recipe). Grate it for a slaw, or add it thinly sliced to salads for a refreshing crunch. And, finally, one of my favorite ways to eat it: jicama fries!

Of course, you should check with your physician before making any major changes to your diet. Make it a goal to eat at least one new vegetable a week. It turns grocery shopping into a fun scavenger hunt. And who knows? You may really like how they taste or, more importantly, like how you feel eating them!

Dr. Steven Gundry, MD, is a former cardiac surgeon, founder of GundryMD, and author of the bestselling books ”The Gut-Brain Paradox″ and ”The Plant Paradox.” For over 20 years, his research has focused on the microbiome’s role in chronic disease and longevity. He received his degrees from Yale University and the Medical College of Georgia, and completed his surgical residency at the University of Michigan. Follow him on Instagram @drstevengundry.

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Movement in the job market has been sluggish over the last year, save for one exception: health care. So it stands to reason this field makes up the majority of Indeed’s latest report on the best jobs of 2026.

Though health-care roles make up just 11% of total jobs in the U.S., they represent 72% of job growth in the broader market, said Laura Ullrich, North America research director for the Indeed Hiring Lab, in a release.

Cardiac medical techs were named the No. 1 best job of the year thanks to six-figure median annual salaries and high growth in both wages and postings over the last three years. Indeed researchers note the growing demand reflects chronic health conditions, an aging population and that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the CDC.

The report ranked jobs based on pay, demand, growth in wages and posting son Indeed, and flexibility factors like the ability to work from home.

Here are Indeed’s top 10 jobs for the year:

1. Cardiac medical tech

• Estimated median annual salary: $133,907
• Share of job postings per 1 million on Indeed: 224
• Wage growth since 2022: 34%
• Postings growth since 2022: 34%
• Share of remote postings: 2%

2. Truck driver owner-operator

• Estimated median annual salary: $160,000
• Share of job postings per 1 million on Indeed: 7,529
• Wage growth since 2022: -5%
• Postings growth since 2022: 39%
• Share of remote postings: 1%

3. Nurse practitioner

• Estimated median annual salary: $143,183
• Share of job postings per 1 million on Indeed: 2,874
• Wage growth since 2022: 10%
• Postings growth since 2022: -2%
• Share of remote postings: 10%

4. Speech language pathologist

• Estimated median annual salary: $109,431
• Share of job postings per 1 million on Indeed: 191
• Wage growth since 2022: 14%
• Postings growth since 2022: 11%
• Share of remote postings: 8%

5. Licensed professional counselor

• Estimated median annual salary: $107,812
• Share of job postings per 1 million on Indeed: 286
• Wage growth since 2022: 33%
• Postings growth since 2022: -17%
• Share of remote postings: 32%

6. Licensed clinical social worker

• Estimated median annual salary: $119,618
• Share of job postings per 1 million on Indeed: 1,016
• Wage growth since 2022: 20%
• Postings growth since 2022: -32%
• Share of remote postings: 32%

7. Physical therapist

• Estimated median annual salary: $110,848
• Share of job postings per 1 million on Indeed: 6,299
• Wage growth since 2022: 8%
• Postings growth since 2022: 0%
• Share of remote postings: 2%

8. Occupational therapist

• Estimated median annual salary: $105,580
• Share of job postings per 1 million on Indeed: 4,147
• Wage growth since 2022: 6%
• Postings growth since 2022: 13%
• Share of remote postings: 3%

9. Radiation therapist

• Estimated median annual salary: $115,923
• Share of job postings per 1 million on Indeed: 239
• Wage growth since 2022: 26%
• Postings growth since 2022: 8%
• Share of remote postings: 3%

10. Data scientist

• Estimated median annual salary: $115,079
• Share of job postings per 1 million on Indeed: 958
• Wage growth since 2022: -3%
• Postings growth since 2022: 15%
• Share of remote postings: 35%

Overall, jobs in health care, tech and skilled trades make up the majority of Indeed’s 50 best roles for strong pay and career longevity.

Experts say health-care jobs continue to be in demand, no matter what the economy is doing, because it’s an essential need to support the general population, as well as an aging demographic. Pew Research Center estimates the number of centenarians in the U.S. will quadruple in the next 30 years.

Several of Indeed’s best jobs in health care offer a relatively low barrier to entry with workers generally needing a certificate or associate’s degree to get started, including sign language interpreter (No. 11), radiologic technician (No. 18) and massage therapist (No. 44).

Other health-care roles require specialized training that require human-to-human interaction, including speech language pathologist (No. 4), occupational therapist (No. 8) and music therapist (No. 36). Indeed researchers say this points to a broader shift toward specialization within care-based work.

Far and away, registered nurses (No. 22) are among the most in-demand for hiring, with 12,330 open roles on Indeed per 1 million postings on the site. The Bureau of Labor Statistic projects there’ll be 189,100 openings for registered nurses each year, on average, over the decade; the field is expected to grow to 3.3 million RNs by 2032.

Tech jobs like solutions architects (No. 20), SAP consultants (No. 24) and enterprise architects (No. 41) also offer strong six-figure salaries and high chances of being able to work remotely, but fall lower in the ranking due to negative wage growth and postings growth in the last three years.

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Farcia Harvey considers herself to be pretty well traveled. The 27-year-old has crossed off New York City, New Orleans for Mardi Gras, Barcelona and Madrid from her travel bucket list. But one of her favorite trips was her 2024 birthday trip to Cincinnati, of all places.

“I think about that trip to Cincinnati genuinely all of the time,” Harvey tells CNBC Make It, saying she wanted somewhere not too far from her home at the time in Nashville, but not a staycation either. “It’s one of the best memories I have for my birthday, and it’s something that to this day, me and my friends still talk about.”

Some of her highlights were hitting the Somerset outdoor bar, Brown Bear Bakery, the Riverfront’s walking paths and the city’s free streetcar downtown — simpler and slower luxuries that bigger cities may not offer.

Her social media posts hyping Cincinnati and under-the-radar cities last summer went viral with over 1 million views on Instagram and Tiktok, prompting thousands of comments shouting out other secondary cities worth a visit.

Harvey’s love of hidden gem travel is part of a bigger trend where vacationers are seeking slower, more enriching trips away from the busyness of big-city destinations.

“A lot of people truly believe in order to be well traveled, they have to see Europe, they have to see Africa, all of these other places,” Harvey says. That may be true for some, but not all, she says: “You can have a great time in the middle of nowhere.” 

Farm-stay vacations, in particular, are seeing a boom: 84% of travelers said they’re interested in staying on or near a farm, according to a recent report from Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo. Interest in rural escapes has boomed for Gen Z travelers over the past two years, with a 300% spike year-over-year in guest reviews mentioning farms on Vrbo.

Even life milestone celebrations are getting the slow travel treatment. Aricka Giglia, 28, gathered 10 of her best girlfriends for her bachelorette at a farm outside Dallas last spring.

The LA resident wanted her bachelorette to feel more like a wellness retreat than a typical party weekend. But finding the right venue was the challenge.

She ended up booking a three-night stay at Lavender Hill Farmhouse, drawn to its features of a chicken coop, fields with cows and horses, a pond with paddle boats, an outdoor grill where they hosted a hibachi dinner, and a big kitchen where they invited a private chef for another.

“I don’t think any of us have traveled intentionally to be with nature,” Giglia says. “If it’s nature, it’s tropical, but it’s never a farm.”

“It’s this slow travel movement. People just want a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life,” says Melanie Fish, travel expert for Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo. “Specifically they’re looking for access to nature walks, hiking, but then, very specific to farm stays, they want a chance to interact with farm animals.”

The unconventional stay was also affordable, Giglia says, estimating her guests paid about $250 each for the weekend — a steal compared to her husband’s bachelor party in Los Cabos, Mexico, that ran about $800 per head.

Group trips at under-the-radar cities have become a big part of Mackenzie Newcomb’s business running the Bad Bitch Book Club from New York City.

The club, started in 2018, launched its annual summer camp trip for readers to meet in-person in July 2021. About 28 people showed up at the Northern Outdoors campgrounds in Forks, Maine.

It was such a hit that the club now hosts reading trips across the U.S. once a month that cost between $900 to $1,500 for basic room packages and a weekend of meals and activities. Last year, BBBC hosted three weeks of summer camp; 400 people applied for 200 spots, Newcomb, 32, says.

Demand is likely to grow: 91% of travelers saying they’re interested in taking a trip centered around reading, relaxation and quality time, according to Expedia’s travel trends report. Mentions of reading-related terms in Vrbo guest reviews has surged 285% year-over-year, and searches for “book retreats” and “book club retreat ideas” are up on Pinterest.

“I’m going to credit Booktok with the dramatic rise in what Vrbo is calling ‘readaways,’” says Fish, the travel expert. “Groups are headed to these serene destinations, coastal homes, country retreats, or just cozy, multi-bedroom getaways with a porch swing that they’re dying to curl up in, and their goal is to read.”

When choosing the right location for a reading retreat, splashier cities aren’t always the best move, Newcomb says.

Newcomb’s least favorite retreats were in Nashville and New Orleans, great cities in their own right, but not good for a reading trip “because it’s all about exploring and not at all about relaxing,” she says. “There has to be a strong relaxation element and a great view. When I’m looking for homes, I tend to look for places that people would be just as happy just being in that rental house the entire weekend reading as they would going out and exploring the area.”

To that end, some of her favorite lit trips have taken place in Santa Fe, New Mexico; Chattanooga, Tennessee; Savannah, Georgia; Door County, Wisconsin; Holland, Michigan; The Berkshires in Massachusetts; and Mount Snow, Vermont.

Hocking Hills, Ohio, about an hour south of Columbus, is “a strong contender for a future trip,” Newcomb says, adding that members have been “vouching very strongly” for a book club retreat there for years. “And of course I’m like, ‘I don’t want to go to Ohio,’ but they insist that it’s going to be the place to go.”

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