(GNB Desk): A global survey of 208,807 workforce respondents in 190 countries reveals that Canada is now the most desirable destination for international workers, while the U.S. ranks first for remote work.
The Boston Consulting Group, Appcast and The Network, which surveyed more than 200,000 individuals from 190 countries, followed by the U.S. and Australia. But the survey report notes that the U.S. is not alone in seeing fallout resulting at least partially from its COVID-19 response and high infection rates, some European countries, such as Italy, France and Spain saw declines, as well.
For the first time in eight years, the United States fell from its position as the top destination for international workers, according to the annual report by consulting and recruitment agencies, reflecting the declining appeal of the country as a work destination, perhaps resulting out of “an inconsistent pandemic response, the adoption of more nationalistic policies, and social unrest.”
While the global workforce is less willing to physically move to the U.S., international employees identified the U.S. as the top destination for virtual employment, highlighting the continued desire among international employees to work for American companies (albeit remotely).
Canada tied with Australia (22%, respectively) for second, followed by Germany (19%) and the U.K. (17%). According to the report, workers living in Ireland are most likely to want to work remotely for an American company, followed by U.K., Mexico, Nepal, Nigeria, South Africa, Uzbekistan, Philippines, Chile and Serbia.
When it comes to physical relocation, workers in Nepal, Mexico, Uzbekistan, South Africa, Kazakhstan, Chile, Nigeria, Albania, Ireland and Turkey are most willing to move to the U.S. for work.
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