Williams-Sonoma Is Hiring 2,500 Work-from-Home Employees for the Holidays

We're in a "gig" economy right now, due in large part to shifts in the labor market—and the fact that technology has made it easier than ever to work from home. In 2017, at least 43 percent of Americans spent time working remotely, up from 39 percent in 2012, according to a Gallup survey. Not satisfied with your current job, or looking to pick up some extra money on the side post-retirement? Refill your coffee and prepare to kiss commuting goodbye.