Amongst a backdrop of the Appalachian Mountains that surround Asheville, North Carolina rests economic opportunity. With countless outdoor recreation opportunities, restaurants, and more; Asheville is on the radar for folks that have the ability to work from home (WTH).
Telework Occupations
What occupations are ideal for working from home?
- Management, business, and financial occupations
- Professional and related occupations
- Sales and related occupations
- Office and administrative support occupations
- Information Technology
- Financial activities
- Professional and business services
- Education and health services
- Public administration
Percent Working from Home
In the image below, note how both Madison and Buncombe Counties have populations exceeding >8% working from home.
The WNC Broadband leadership team is eager to hear about your work from home experiences. Please email info@wncbroadband.org your comments or suggestions on this topic.
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Dey,Matthew;Frazis,Harley;Loewenstein,Mark A.;Sun,Hugette. 2020. “Ability to Work from Home: Evidence from Two Surveys and Implications for the Labor Market in the COVID-19 Pandemic : Monthly Labor Review: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.” Bls.gov. June 24, 2020. https://www.bls.gov/opub/mlr/2020/article/ability-to-work-from-home.htm.